By Annie 
The insurance industry is most known for its traditional practices, abiding by these traditional ways of business regulation. But, the set in of technology within the insurance industry has set out to disrupt the traditional policies and protocol of business operations.
Reviews on Collected.Reviews showed that this activity is carried out through the use of disruptive technologies. New technologies are transforming the traditional operations in the insurance sector. One major question that might come to mind when the role of technology within the insurance business is outlined is, what about insurance coverage? The answer is that technology better improves it.
This coming in of technology in the insurance industry is currently witnessing tremendous growth.
Here are 5 top technologies impacting the insurance industry:
1. Predictive Data Analysis:
Insurers are now warming up to using predictive analytics to collect data, forecast, and understand customer behavior. They also use this as a tool to calculate the risks associated with particular insurance such as; identifying the risk of insurance cancellation from customers. Predictive data analysis also aids in assessing the risks of fraudulent activities.
2. Artificial Intelligence:
Customers want more from their insurance. Through the use of artificial intelligence insurance advisors are enabled in designing solutions that meet unique client requirements.
3. Use of Chatbots:
Chatbots can bridge communication between an insurance company and customers. With the chatbot, insurers electronically interact with customers to help them solve common problems relating to their insurance. These chatbots help in cases like filing complaints and claims. This helps both the customer and the insurer to maximize time.
4. Use of Drones:
Drones are risk-effective. They serve a great purpose during risk assessments, calculations, and surveys. They are technological devices that perform activities difficult for humans. The use of drones saves insurers money associated with assessing the inherent physical risk factors of the insurance business. For instance, in cases of disaster where the insurer cannot be present in person, through the control of a drone, they can easily assess the occurring damages and possible ways of solution within that place.
5. Digital Switch:
The emergence of tech-savvy ways to achieve great results in the insurance business has forced many insurance companies to start leveling up to adapt to these new methods. Many customers want insurers who are up to date with current affairs. Therefore, insurance companies are stepping up and attaining a digital model that places them at a high potential of gaining customers. What technology has done in this case is to pace competition and change the method of operation of insurance companies. With new insurance startups, their major concerns now reside on how to operate digitally to reduce cost, maximize revenue and attain customers’ needs. This has challenged companies still operating traditionally.
These latest and growing developments in technology are helping insurance companies to level up in their services. As a business whose prior motive is customer-oriented, technology provides them with ample ways through which they can navigate these as well as maximize revenue.