Thu, 24th Oct 2024

24/10/2024

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Episode Synopsis

This week's edition of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap discussed a recent report by Capgemini which calls for urgent transformation in the life insurance sector to enhance customer satisfaction. The report highlighted the complexity of policy terms, dissatisfaction with application procedures, long waiting times for after-sales services, and a lack of empathy in digital claims processes as areas of concern. A surprising 41% of insurers are reportedly not meeting modernization targets. The podcast also discussed the rise of AI-driven defenses in the insurance sector to counter scam threats, with the Insurance Council of Australia leading in fraud prevention measures. As fraudulent claims rise dramatically, industry leaders stress the need for not only technological adaptations but also cultural and regulatory shifts to enable better data sharing and scam prediction.