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Insurance CX 2026: Transparency, Digital Forms, and Communication Clarity Crucial

Smart Communications' 2026 Benchmark Report reveals that while insurers pursue digital transformation, they often fall short of consumer expectations for connected, convenient, and personalised digital journeys.

The insurance sector faces a complex market, including economic pressures and increasing natural disasters, alongside shifting customer demographics and behaviours. Despite ongoing digital transformation efforts, many insurers are not yet meeting contemporary consumer expectations for seamless, personalised digital experiences.

This global benchmark report, based on a survey of thousands of consumers, identifies critical areas where insurers are succeeding and where improvements are urgently needed. It provides insights into customer perceptions of AI, data collection processes, and communication effectiveness, highlighting priorities for enhancing customer experience while aligning with organisational objectives.

Key findings address the necessity of transparency in AI use, the imperative to modernise outdated data collection methods, and the significant decline in consumer satisfaction with insurance communications. The report underscores that addressing these areas is vital for building trust, improving loyalty, and driving advocacy in a competitive landscape.

What you'll learn

  • AI adoption requires transparency and relevance to address consumer skepticism and security concerns.
  • Outdated data collection processes drive consumers away; digital, secure, and intuitive forms are essential.
  • Consumer satisfaction with insurance communications has fallen significantly, indicating a 'red flag' for the industry.
  • Friction in data collection and communication processes leads to customer abandonment and churn.
  • Trust, built on accuracy, clarity, and proactive communication, is the foundation for customer loyalty.
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Report · Smart Communications

2026 Benchmark Report: Customer Experience in Insurance

Explore global consumer perspectives on insurance CX, uncovering key findings related to AI, data collection, and communication effectiveness.

Pages:
44
Time:
66 min read
Category:
AI

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