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Artificial intelligence, or AI in insurtech, is one of the most important factors in today\u2019s banking industry. It is opening up new products and services for consumers while also promising to improve the operation of insurance providers significantly.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no exaggeration to say that everything we know abo ut the insurance industry looks set to change over the next 12\u201324 months, and that\u2019s all due to the growth of AI-driven technologies in this sector. The application of AI in insurtech is both broad in that it is fundamentally changing the industry and niche in that it can be seen acutely in various key fields.<\/p>\n

One of these key areas is customer experience, as the deployment of AI-driven tools like chatbots has rapidly become the norm in the insurance industry. The fact that these tools have been around for some time allows us to see the true value of AI in insurtech as they prove the benefits of these technologies are not merely theoretical; they\u2019re practical. Insurtech AI works. That is a statement that insurers can take verbatim.<\/p>\n

This article will cover the essentials of AI in insurtech and how its constituent components and technologies can be applied to boosting the customer experience offered by your insurance company. The information provided will apply to AI insurtech companies already working with new technologies, digital novices<\/a> still grappling with outdated legacy systems, and to startups willing to take the next big technical leap in the insurance sector.<\/p>\n

All of these entities and more will realize the remarkable value offered by increased hyper-personalized experiences, improved risk assessments, and data processing that AI provides to the customer experience.
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AI and Insurtech \u2013 How Do They Work Together?<\/h2>\n

AI is not exactly new in the insurance industry and many of the tools that insurers use to operate effectively have been around for some time. What\u2019s changed recently is the significantly increased quality, quantity, and range of the tools available.<\/p>\n

The average insurance company can now be expected to use technologies like predictive modeling and machine learning (ML), contact center operations, claims processing, data forecasting, and risk modeling on a routine basis. The result is updated tools that are no longer just all-encompassing AI, but instead, AI for insurance only.<\/p>\n

AI in the insurance industry truly took off as a zeitgeist phenomenon when Chat GPT launched. Within two months of its public release, Chat GPT amassed over 100 million users. This in effect signaled mainstream acceptance of generative AI, a technology that can be used to identify patterns in data and draw inferences or projections from the findings.<\/p>\n

Insurance companies (and others in different industries) began to realize that by using large language models (LLMs)<\/a>, they could use generative AI to create content like interactive simulations, literature, images, music, coding, art, photographs, and the list goes on.<\/p>\n

Tools like generative AI<\/a> offer insurance companies a simple route towards increased operational efficiency while also significantly improving their customer experience in the same process. It is a win-win scenario.<\/p>\n

AI and ML combined will be able to analyze images posted on a client\u2019s social media pages to identify their risk profile, their interests, and associated products insurers may be able to provide to them. Predictive modeling based on several AI insurance technologies will be able to enhance forecasting for sudden events like natural cyberattacks and natural disasters, enabling insurers to take action to reduce their risk. Examples abound of the use of artificial intelligence in insurance.<\/p>\n

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Regtech is also playing an increasing role in determining how banks and insurers operate<\/p>\n

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What Are the Benefits of AI in Insurtech?<\/h2>\n

Some of the examples outlined above highlight the benefits of the proper application of AI in insurtech but it\u2019s worth recapping them in more detail. Successfully adopting AL\/ML systems, along with other important tools, can be a difficult process especially if you are having to make the case for increased new technology for your team. If you\u2019re in that position, now or in the near future, then this list should help refine your argument.<\/p>\n

Improved Risk Assessment<\/h3>\n

AI for insurance is excellent at improving your risk assessment processes in many ways, not just in the example outlined above though it does provide a good indication. Factors including telematics<\/a>, remote sensors, satellite photos, digitized health records and more can be thoroughly analyzed using AI\/ML systems. This helps ensure that insurers do not grant or undertake policies with unreasonable risk, providing them with much more insurance than was previously possible.<\/p>\n

Increased Claims Processing Efficiency<\/h3>\n

Something to highlight for insurtech AI startups looking to maximize their efficiency is that AI technologies significantly improve claims processing for all involved. That\u2019s because it examines vast amounts of data more compared to the average human, and decides on the validity of each claim, while also acting as a virtual insurance agent if required. In time, AI-driven deep learning ensures that this data can be used to create detailed consumer profiles, which can be used to create more attractive policies and services.<\/p>\n

Reduced Compliance Complexity<\/h3>\n

Insurance companies have to contend with a huge amount of compliance regulations particularly in the American healthcare industry, which proves a particular challenge for those teams still working with outdated legacy systems. By utilizing AI in insurance workflows, designed specifically to deal with the vast compliance regulations insurance companies are subjected to, you can make the process almost entirely automated. More compliance legislation is a certainty and this will also insure you from major regulatory changes in the future.<\/p>\n

How does AI improve the Customer Experience in Insurtech?<\/h2>\n

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So far the article has covered the general points about why AI in insurance works for so many companies in our industry, now you can examine how it improves the customer experience more specifically. As it\u2019s often the first process a customer will encounter with AI it\u2019s important to be sure it\u2019s a productive and enjoyable one. Clients used to long waiting times and outdated automated telephone systems will appreciate your company more if it goes through adopting new tech like AI.<\/p>\n

Boosted Net Promoter Score<\/h3>\n

For insurance companies, meeting their net producer score (NPS) targets is absolutely crucial; it\u2019s a hallmark that highlights the quality and application of the services you provide. NPSs are affected by many metrics, ranging from purely statistical claims processed to more intangible issues like the customer\u2019s feeling of appreciation or lack thereof. AI-driven data analysis can improve the results of the former, and generative AI can ensure that the customer\u2019s overall experience is individualized and efficient at the same time.<\/p>\n

Simplified Processes<\/h3>\n

Your customers will appreciate how streamlined your processes become after combining AI and insurance, as every engagement they\u2019ll have with your company will become simpler and less stressful. Conversational AI can ensure their interaction with your chatbots is meaningful and effective; they\u2019ll be able to enjoy better policies via improved data and analysis; and it\u2019ll be easier for them to submit evidence for claim processing. Every part of the customer experience is boosted by AI in insurtech.<\/p>\n

Automated Underwriting<\/h3>\n

Insurance customers frequently report their frustration when they want to make a relatively small claim on their policies, only for the process to take an unreasonable amount of time. This is usually due to the underwriting having to be overseen by a customer agent, who often has numerous hoops to jump through and paperwork to fill in to ascertain the severity of any damage involved. Thanks to AI, the vast majority of small and routine claims can be automated, making the overall process much smoother for customers.<\/p>\n

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Other technologies are going to play an important role in the insurance this year too<\/p>\n

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AI Technologies Employed in Customer Experience<\/h2>\n

AI in insurtech is comprised of a large number of technologies, and while they are all interrelated with one another, they also operate as distinct elements to provide value to companies and customers alike. This is particularly apparent in the customer experience process, where various related innovations are siloed into specific processes.<\/p>\n

Three areas highlight this particularly, namely AI chatbots for banking<\/a> and insurance services<\/a>, AI-driven personalization used in the generation and updating of service offerings, and machine learning that\u2019s used during claims processing. The Intellias team has worked on developing each of these factors for its clients, so let\u2019s examine them in more detail.<\/p>\n

AI Chatbots<\/h3>\n

AI-driven chatbots carry out a multitude of specialized activities by generating conversations that seem more human-like and can be employed in thousands of encounters at once. By utilizing machine learning to harness natural language processing (NLP) and offer round-the-clock customer care, they can greatly enhance the user experience and make it simple for clients to obtain the banking services they require, whenever they need them. This makes them particularly popular with younger customers.<\/p>\n

AI chatbots can competently process up to 80% of the average customers\u2019 requests, while insurance companies still need to rely on human staff members to help with the most complex 20% of tasks. This ensures that the cost efficiency of this AI-based technology is tremendous as your human employees can focus more on technically difficult or important transactions. As such, they highlight the ultimate efficacy of using AI in insurtech, not by replacing humans, but by helping them better focus their time.<\/p>\n

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