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The Future is Digital for Omnichannel Insurance Marketing

Writer: Larissa Welman, senior customer Growth Executive at Infobip

by Techeconomy
September 13, 2024
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Larissa Welman | Infobip

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With the insurance industry in South Africa evolving at a rapid pace, embracing technological advancements is essential for staying ahead of the competition and meeting consumer expectations, as customers are adapting to digital interactions with their insurance providers.

Given the profound impact of digital transformation on almost every industry, digital interactions are fast becoming the new normal for consumers engaging with businesses.

With fast-growing internet penetration and mobile device usage across populations, it could almost be argued that insurance providers are the ones adapting to digital interactions with South African consumers and not the other way around.

Additionally, considering that we live in a fast-paced world, people’s time is becoming increasingly valuable, and customers want to engage with organisations in the most efficient way possible and at their preferred times.

Digital transformation is allowing the insurance industry to break down the barriers of human working hours without necessarily having to employ around-the-clock staff. It also increases insurance companies’ reach to a bigger pool of insurable customers, specifically those from “digital-first” generations.

Emerging trends such as voice assistants, chatbots and augmented reality are poised to revolutionise marketing strategies, allowing insurers to more effectively engage with customers.

These technologies not only improve the customer experience but also streamline processes, making insurance more accessible and user-friendly.

Massive impact

However, while digital marketing is generally making a massive impact on the insurance sector, social media and Over-the-Top (OTT) apps such as WhatsApp and Rich Communication Services (RCS) business messaging platforms are key to reaching both existing and potential customers where they are.

Hence, pairing these social media and OTT chat apps with chatbots and voice assistants is significantly impacting how consumers are not only targeted by marketers but also how they can easily and efficiently engage with organisations.

These technologies are enhancing customer experience and streamlining insurance processes in various ways, such as in areas of digital marketing and sign-up processes, for example.

While a traditional billboard can capture the attention of a consumer momentarily, marketing on a social media platform allows a customer to engage with an organisation immediately on that same platform, whether to get a quote or purchase a policy, with little to no human intervention.

However, insurers face some key challenges when integrating these digital technologies into their marketing strategies, with the top three being privacy and security, personalisation, and analytics.

When implementing digital solutions, it is of paramount importance that insurers have the right security systems in place to defend against potential cyber threats and that they protect sensitive information in accordance with data privacy laws.

Know your customer

Personalisation and staying relevant are potential challenges that insurers must navigate carefully, as customers no longer want to be treated as just another number, they expect their insurance companies to truly understand who they are and what they need. Through personalised marketing and messaging, customers want to feel recognised and valued by their insurers.

Additionally, insurance providers must leverage data analytics to make informed decisions. This requires a deep understanding of the data collected from end users and the ability to effectively apply these insights.

However, consumer behaviour should always remain at the forefront of marketing strategies because it will play a significant role in shaping the future of omnichannel insurance marketing.

As organisations continuously adapt to ever-evolving consumer needs, understanding current trends and knowing where their customers are, will be crucial.

This enables insurers in their omnichannel approach, so that they can reach their customers anytime and anywhere.

While digital transformation offers significant benefits for the insurance industry, it is important for organisations to keep things simple.

Customers enjoy things that are easy to use and engage with. Equally important is delivering personalised and relevant messaging when targeting specific customers. Ultimately, insurers must stay committed to learning and adapting.

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