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Executive SummaryInsurance Research Digest H1 2014 finds that Insurers are turning to technology platforms in order to meet the dual challenge of lack of sales talent and customer dissatisfaction. Increased investment in technology and software is found globally, including collaborations with Fintech companies, and investment in actuarial software. Companies are seeing technology as a way to meet declining talent in the traditional adviser channel, and concerns over service quality. Many advisors are taking technology in their own hands and becoming more active in social media. In the meantime the overall insurance outlook is stable rather than spectacular with some newer markets offering the greatest returns. Some highlights from the Digest include:
- Financial Services Companies’ Operatives Believe They Are Not Doing A Good Job For Customers
- Personal Financial Management Tools Set To Grow, But Financial Institutions Find Them Hard To Monetise
- Major Talent Shortfall For Insurance Agents
- Investment In Actuarial IT Set To Grow Rapidly
- US Insurance Advisors Have Grown to Love Social Media
- Wechat Becoming A Vital Tool To…
