The world of mobile communication is not limited to big cities. Rural carriers, such as Mennonite Mutual Insurance, have distinct needs of their own as they often service wide areas for customers that expect quick and timely service just like their big-city brethren.
To meet the needs and expectations of mobile employees, agents, and customersand driven by economic pressures that slashed travel budgets in recent yearsinsurers have been capitalizing on collaborative technology.
Not only can modern claims technology boost the bottom line through operational efficiency, but it can also have a positive impact on the top line through improved service and increased customer satisfaction that drives retention and sales.
Not only can modern claims technology boost the bottom line through operational efficiency, but it can also have a positive impact on the top line through improved service and increased customer satisfaction that drives retention and sales.
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The “next frontier,” in P&C technology, according to Jeff Yates, CEO of ACT (Agents Council for Technology), is real-time processing for commercial lines—a development that will have “huge payback” for independent agents and brokers.