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How Big Data is transforming the insurance industry

Christine Akinyi by Christine Akinyi
January 18, 2024
in Investments
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Big data is reshaping the landscape of insurance in the dynamic realm of the financial services industry. The ongoing shift towards digitization holds significant sway in brand considerations, as consumers, having embraced technology in their daily lives, now insist on seamless, swift, and relevant digital interactions with the brands that serve them.

In this era of instant gratification, providers of insurance and financial services find themselves under escalating pressure to furnish rapid, responsive, and efficient digital platforms tailored to the evolving needs of consumers.

Technologies such as data analytics and machine learning have emerged as indispensable tools in augmenting effectiveness and responsiveness to client demands.

Notably, data analytics provides an effective and economical means of collecting and utilizing consumer data within a controlled environment. This valuable information, encompassing preferred communication channels, income levels, age, and geographical positioning, facilitates the creation of personalized products and solutions.

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Clients can engage in immediate online price comparisons and make informed decisions aligned with their desired premiums, all thanks to algorithms crafted by insurers.

The application of telematics represents a paradigm shift in utilizing data within insurance firms. Wearable devices tracking physical activity, blood pressure, and heart rate contribute to assessing a client’s risk level, guiding the pricing of health insurance.

In motor insurance, telematics monitors driving habits and mileage, enabling insurers to predict risk and offer customized premiums based on safety rankings.

Technological integration is evident in the client onboarding process, exemplified by CIC’s adoption of digital submissions for micro-insurance solutions such as CoopCare medical products. This not only reduces delays but also enhances accessibility for clients.

Moreover, technology is harnessed to report and capture accident scene details in real time, streamlining claim processing for operational efficiency. Data analytics plays a crucial role in automating fraud detection, saving time for insurers and securing client data against cybercrime.

The advantages of data analysis in the insurance industry are multifaceted, offering a plethora of solutions and opportunities. From risk calculation to product pricing, the utilization of data presents staggering possibilities. For brands aspiring to expand their businesses, data emerges as the pathway to achieving that objective.

Globally, financial service providers leverage technological integration to compute risk and price products, a trend likely to be embraced by developing markets.As consumer demands drive continuous product development, a robust research and development function becomes a critical element of organizational growth.

Investing in talent, products, and platforms that are market-relevant and future-centric underscores the commitment to staying ahead in the dynamic landscape shaped by the transformative power of big data.

 

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