Artificial Intelligence and Insurance

Artificial intelligence is making its mark on the insurance industry, helping companies work smarter and serve customers better. From speeding up claims to spotting fraud and tailoring policies, insurers are finding creative ways to put AI to use. But with new technology come new challenges around fairness and trust. You'll find breaking news, insights, op-eds from top thought-leaders, and annual/quarterly rankings of how artificial intelligence and insurance intersect — and what it means for the future of the insurance industry.

Insurtech

How AI is being deployed for insurance claims

The following stories and InsureThink opinion articles are a part of a series on how AI is being deployed in claims.

By Digital Insurance Staff

July 30
Claims

AI's impact on claims processes and procedures – Part 2

Any implementation of AI requires access to significant amounts of data and is not without its risks as carriers and brokers expand its adoption.

By Patricia L. Harman
Editor-in-Chief

July 29
Claims

AI's impact on claims processes and procedures – Part 1

Insurers and adjusters are using AI across the claims space to expedite the process, verify information and improve the customer experience.

By Patricia L. Harman
Editor-in-Chief

July 28
Claims

How do insurers leverage AI in climate-related claims?

ACORD's Somesh Mukherjee, vice president of solution architecture at ACORD Solutions Group, shares the complexities of technology used in weather-related claims processes.

By Grace Crane
Reporter

July 27
InsureThink 5 tech trends transforming the insurance industry

Digital transformation is streamlining operations and enhancing customer experiences.

July 24

Abhishek Peter

FECUND Software Services.
InsureThink AI solutions to life insurance underwriting challenges

Six challenges life insurance underwriters face and how AI can help to address them.

July 23

Amit Arora

Reinsurance Group of America
Insurtech

Manulife's chief AI officer on responsible AI, part two

Part two of a conversation with Jodie Wallis, the first global chief AI officer for Manulife.

By Kaitlyn Mattson
Managing Editor

July 22

Resources

The latest Digital Insurance research and discussion on Artificial Intelligence

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Insurtech
A day in the life of a chief AI officer

By Patricia L. Harman

March 25
On-Demand Web Seminar Smarter Insurance with AI - Agent Portal live demo

The insurance industry is under pressure to do more with less. Sales teams are overloaded with manual tasks, support teams face growing operational complexity, and customers expect faster, more personalized service.

Partner Insights from Decerto
On-Demand Web Seminar The AI-powered customer journey: Transforming insurance

Join us as we rethink the insurance journey, moving past AI hype to explore how real-time intelligence can support your team before, during, and after every customer conversation.

Partner Insights from RingCentral

AI: Key Questions & Analysis

How will Gen AI impact the insurance industry?

Gen AI is helping insurers automate claims, detect fraud, and personalize customer interactions, making processes faster and more efficient. It also enables companies to uncover deeper insights from their data and deliver better service at lower costs. Some of the most impactful Gen AI use cases in the insurance industry are listed below.
Key use cases:

What are the biggest challenges of implementing artificial intelligence in insurance operations?

Insurers are keen on the potential of AI, yet implementing it isn't necessarily straightforward. Many are grappling with how to mesh new AI software with legacy systems, tidy up unstructured data, and win over skeptical teams resistant to changing the way they work. On top of that, they need to ensure they're remaining on the right side of regulations, keeping algorithms free of bias, and keeping everything transparent for customers. To actually make AI work, insurers need to have good governance, a definite goal, and regular check-ins to ensure their efforts stay on track and build trust.

What are the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence in the insurance industry?

Use of AI in insurance presents several ethical considerations surrounding fairness, transparency, and accountability. Insurance firms must ensure that AI remains unbiased and compliant to regulations. These ethical considerations include:

Bias and discrimination: AI models trained on biased data can disadvantage certain groups.
Lack of transparency: Secretive algorithms can make it very hard to justify decisions and recommendations to customers.
Privacy concerns: Usage of sensitive data to train AI raises questions about data protection.

How is AI changing customer expectations and engagement strategies for insurers?

AI is raising customer expectations. People demand faster service, expedient claims, personalized policies, and better customer service. AI use in insurance can meet those expectations, particularly from smart chatbots. These chatbots make interactions frictionless, far more personal, and satisfying for customers.

How are insurance agents already using Gen AI?

Insurance agents are beginning to use generative AI to save time, improve service, and strengthen client relationships. By automating routine tasks and providing helpful insights, Gen AI allows agents to focus on more meaningful interactions.

What are the top insurance companies using AI?

In the last 2 years, artificial intelligence has been adopted by every major insurance company, various insurtechs, and other insurance-adjacent firms. Many leading insurers are investing heavily in artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and manage risk. Some of the top insurance companies using AI today include:

Allstate - Chicago Quantum Exchange Partnership
MetLife - Zesty.ai Partnership
Progressive - AI Chatbot on Facebook Messenger