Leveraging Modern Core Technology to Maintain Relevance, Efficiency and Expertise The insurance industry is facing a perfect storm. A wave of retirements threatens to wash away decades of accumulated experience, leaving a gaping hole in institutional knowledge. With a median age significantly higher than other financial sectors, estimates suggest nearly half the current workforce will retire within the […]
5 Techniques Insurers Can Use to Rein In Litigation Rate
Insurers have always paid close attention to their KPIs to assess overall performance and identify areas for improvement. In recent years, in an increasingly competitive market, finding such areas has become more challenging. Almost daily, the news features stories of P&C insurers struggling with rising loss ratios, particularly in property, liability, and worker’s comp lines. […]
7 Ways Insurers Can Improve Subrogation Recovery Rates
Subrogation is a vital component of insurers’ risk management and claims handling strategies, enabling them to recover costs, control premiums, mitigate risks, and maintain financial stability, all of which are essential for long-term success in the insurance industry. Insurers that are adept at it are able to improve loss ratios, remain compliant, and gain a […]
Decreasing Average Time to Settle
Leveraging modern core technology enables insurers to reduce the average time to settle claims, leading to improved customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and a competitive advantage in the market.
Ten Ways to Lower Claims Handling Expenses
Claims Handling Expenses: The costs associated with processing and administering claims, including personnel, technology, and overhead expenses. These expenses directly impact an insurer’s bottom line, making it essential to find ways to minimize expenses while maintaining high-quality service in order to remain competitive in the market. While most insurers have already made considerable efforts to […]
Improving Customer Satisfaction Scores
The average Customer Satisfaction Score in the insurance industry can vary depending on factors such as the type of insurance (life, health, auto, etc.), the region, and the specific company. However, in general, the insurance industry tends to have average customer satisfaction scores ranging from around 75% to 85%. This can be influenced by factors […]
Eliminating Claims Leakage
Claims Leakage is defined as the extent of financial loss due to errors, inefficiencies, or fraudulent activities in the claims handling process. And while that definition is well known to insurers who track their business closely, how to reduce or eliminate that leakage is still a challenge. Why is it so important to reduce leakage? Even […]
Be Easy to Do Business With
When it comes to your core solution provider or any software vendor with which you work, you should ask yourself “How easy is it to conduct business with them?” In addition to solution quality, vendor accessibility, responsiveness, and problem-solving capabilities are key factors to consider when evaluating them. A vendor should be readily available and […]
Spear Technologies’ SpearClaims™ Rated Technology Standout by Celent
DENVER, CO – Spear Technologies (“Spear”), a leading provider of property and casualty insurance software solutions, has been named a Technology Standout by Celent in their Claims Systems Vendors: North American P&C Insurance 2024 report. SpearClaimsTM is an integral part of SpearSuite TM, which includes claims, policy, billing, and portal core insurance software solutions. […]
Artificial Intelligence vs Analytics
The Realities and Misconceptions Regarding Two Essential Tools for Insurers In today’s fast-paced insurance landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential for maintaining competitiveness and meeting evolving customer expectations. As technology continues to advance, insurers are increasingly turning to tools like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and analytics to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and improve […]