Driving Innovation Through the Digital Ecosystem of Insurance | Applied Systems Blog

The insurance industry is experiencing an exciting transformational evolution. There has been an unprecedented shift in how we do business, with a new focus on digital connectivity – the lifeblood of innovation.

The paperbound, offline and data-starved processes the insurance industry used to rely on have been replaced with innovative technology that focuses on digital connectivity. Once a sleepy digital laggard, the insurance industry has woken up and is accelerating digital investments that create productivity, simplicity, intelligence and value.

4 Forces Shaping the Future of Insurance

Digitization and ease of doing business have become standards that cannot be ignored. At the forefront of this shift are four forces setting the pace for the insurance industry, and they show no signs of slowing down.

Rapid technology change has created an obsession with data – and practical ways to act on it.

Big agencies and up-and-comers have new demands.

Traditional business models are evolving.

Consumers demand simple, digital experiences.

Opportunities for Independent Agents, Insurers and Insureds

These forces impacting the insurance industry require agencies to tap into a digital insurance ecosystem. If the industry works together to digitize business interactions, more value will be created for all stakeholders. A digital ecosystem gives agencies the connectivity to leverage innovative tech to solve problems, discover new insights, and compete in a new digital world.

By plugging into a digital insurance ecosystem, you can:

Choose the technology and tech partners that are right for your business

Unlock the powerful potential of data both inside and outside your office walls

Provide the modern digital experiences consumers expect

Find the best markets, effortlessly submit business, and quote and service clients faster

To learn how you can take full advantage of technology that is plugged into the digital ecosystem of insurance, read our new eBook Driving Innovation in the Digital Ecosystem of Insurance.