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Are Predictive Journeys moving beyond the hype?

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Predictive Analytics is disrupting the business-consumer dynamic. To improve engagement with their customers, organizations have begun identifying potential segments (predictive audiences) that are likely to convert with them. Modelling data to learn about the potential ‘new’ customer, their preferences and spending behaviour has already proven demonstrably higher conversion rates and lower churn rates. In fact, the market value for these types of services is expected to touch $12.4B by 2022.

As we transition into a semi-connected world supported by global IoT sensors and devices, the real-time analysis of past and future-probable events is evolving business actions more prescriptive in nature. Every touch or interaction triggered by an individual customer is a data point that is captured, stored and examined for insights. Data is an interminable asset that continues to grow exponentially while storage likewise is getting cheaper each year. With nearly infinite cloud computing and scaling it becomes much easier to process these extremely large amounts of data.

But, are customer journeys actually getting better? Are these journeys still reactive? How much of the world has moved to a predictive-first approach? and, has it really helped CXOs address their business goals? Let’s evaluate the state of real-time predictive trends that are being put to use by global enterprises. 

First, let’s look at some easily identifiable use cases that have some verifiable results.

  • Identity Resolution — understanding the individual persona consistently and accurately across -domain, -device and -channel, while maintaining stringent privacy compliance. This approach typically gives you a singular view of a potential customer. (ex: LiveRamp, Full Contact)
  • Customer Journey Data Integration — data integration transcends the siloed view of traditional web analytics. For these multiple integrations like web, mobile app, email, social media, CRM, call centre, device, etc. are essential to understand customer flow across channels. (ex: FirstHive)
  • Customer Segmentation and User Experience Recommendations — It is done using clustering models to perform highly accurate segmentation creating micro-segments and tracking each customer as they shift from one segment to the other. (ex: Lattice-Engines)
  • Personalization — It marks which marketing campaigns, channels, touches, and behaviours users are responding to, and contributing to a business outcome, using a machine learning-based attribution. (ex: Everage)
  • Lead Scoring, Prioritization & Allocation — It helps identify which leads will convert, churn and which customers will buy one or more products for a cross-sell or upsell. (ex: Mantra Labs LCA, Pardot
  • Automating Prediction & Rule Setting — Use automated machine learning for predictive modelling. Enables rapid iteration cycles. (ex: Nokia, DataRobot)

The total number of journey interactions the world over is an unquantifiable number. It is predicted, though, that there will be nearly 2MB of data created by every individual in 2020, every second. With all this data to go around, why are companies so invested in them? It’s because customer experience has become the number one marketing activity of 2019, and will continue to rank highly over the next five years. 

In fact, Gartner predicts by 2019 more than 50% of organizations will redirect their investments to customer experience innovations. For SaaS enterprises, there is a lot to gain. Research indicates CX initiatives can double an organization’s revenues within 36 months, and this extra share will come from the customer’s wallet. Good CX will create real value for your customers, which means they will spend more.

According to Accenture, 87% of organizations agree on traditional experiences no longer satisfy customers. To counter this, Businesses are now investing in customer journey management. Interestingly, insurance (39%) is showing the highest adoption rates outside of retail (42%). The tech industry comes up third behind them at 7%. 

Customer journeys are orchestrated into three: Acquisition, Conversion and Growth. Majority of journeys are identified as growth journeys (64%), and typically run for nearly 34 months on average.

Has it made a difference in Experience?

Yes, and there’s data to support it.
The predictive journey allows businesses to place real-time marketing bets on the behaviour of the customer. We don’t have to look any further than the example of Netflix and its impressive predictive recommendation system. Almost 80% of the content watched on Netflix is attributed to recommendations. A robust predictive analytical engine working behind the scenes is able to perform two critical aspects of the customer life cycle: Needs forecasting and churn reduction. The system is estimated to save Netflix at least $1 billion each year in customer retention.


What about the Impact to Business Goals?

The short and long answer is yes.
According to a salesforce study, the key to building highly personalised journeys begins with predictive intelligence. The report found on average, predictive intelligence recommendations influenced 34.7% of total buys. The lift in conversion rate within the first 36 months is around 23%, which is significantly high. Imagine what 23% more in conversions can do for any business. The real value from predictive intelligence is that it gets more intuitive with time. After 36 months of implementation, there is 40.3% more influence in revenue from this technology.

Continuous Predictive Learning Model
Continuous Predictive Learning Model

For future engagements, customers want businesses to proactively reach out to them and offer them tailored products and services that will be highly relevant to their needs. On the other hand, businesses prefer to study their consumers by looking at their data under the strict regulations enforced in data privacy laws — because it will certainly avoid long term risk to their business models. The results are clear: A predictive journey is the only way forward. 

Mantra Labs is an Insurtech100 company creating AI-first products and solutions for the evolving digital enterprise. To learn more about how we are using predictive journeys to create the Internet of Intelligent Experiences, reach out to us on hello@mantralabsglobal.com

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How Smarter Sales Apps Are Reinventing the Frontlines of Insurance Distribution

The insurance industry thrives on relationships—but it can only scale through efficiency, precision, and timely distribution. While much of the digital transformation buzz has focused on customer-facing portals, the real transformation is happening in the field, where modern sales apps are quietly driving a smarter, faster, and more empowered agent network.

Let’s explore how mobile-first sales enablement platforms are reshaping insurance sales across prospecting, onboarding, servicing, renewals, and growth.

The Insurance Agent Needs More Than a CRM

Today’s insurance agent is not just a policy seller—they’re also a financial advisor, data gatherer, service representative, and the face of the brand. Yet many still rely on paper forms, disconnected tools, and manual processes.

That’s where intelligent sales apps come in—not just to digitize, but to optimize, personalize, and future-proof the entire agent journey.

Real-World Use Cases: What Smart Sales Apps Are Solving

Across the insurance value chain, sales agent apps have evolved into full-service platforms—streamlining operations, boosting conversions, and empowering agents in the field. These tools aren’t optional anymore, they’re critical to how modern insurers perform. Here’s how leading insurers are empowering their agents through technology:

1. Intelligent Prospecting & Lead Management

Sales apps now empower agents to:

  • Prioritize leads using filters like policy type, value, or geography
  • Schedule follow-ups with integrated agent calendars
  • Utilize locators to look for nearby branch offices or partner physicians
  • Register and service new leads directly from mobile devices

Agents spend significantly less time navigating through disjointed systems or chasing down information. With quick access to prioritized leads, appointment scheduling, and location tools—all in one app—they can focus more on meaningful customer interactions and closing sales, rather than administrative overhead.

2. Seamless Policy Servicing, Renewals & Claims 

Sales apps centralize post-sale activities such as:

  • Tracking policy status, premium due date, and claims progress
  • Sending renewal reminders, greetings, and policy alerts in real-time
  • Accessing digital sales journeys and pre-filled forms.
  • Policy comparison, calculating premiums, and submitting documents digitally
  • Registering and monitoring customer complaints through the app itself

Customers receive a consistent and seamless experience across touchpoints—whether online, in-person, or via mobile. With digital forms, real-time policy updates, and instant access to servicing tools, agents can handle post-sale tasks like renewals and claims faster, without paperwork delays—leading to improved satisfaction and higher retention.

3. Remote Sales using Assisted Tools

Using smart tools, agents can:

  • Securely co-browse documents with customers through proposals
  • Share product visualizations in real time
  • Complete eKYC and onboarding remotely.

Agents can conduct secure, interactive consultations from anywhere—sharing proposals, visual aids, and completing eKYC remotely. This not only expands their reach to customers in digital-first or geographically dispersed markets, but also builds greater trust through real-time engagement, clear communication, and a personalized advisory experience—all without needing a physical presence.

4. Real-Time Training, Performance & Compliance Monitoring

Modern insurance apps provide:

  • On-demand access to training material
  • Commission dashboards and incentive monitoring
  • Performance reporting with actionable insights

Field agents gain access to real-time performance insights, training modules, and incentive tracking—directly within the app. This empowers them to upskill on the go, stay motivated through transparent goal-setting, and make informed decisions that align with overall business KPIs. The result is a more agile, knowledgeable, and performance-driven sales force.

5. End-to-End Sales Execution—Even Offline

Advanced insurance apps support:

  • Full application submission, from prospect to payment
  • Offline functionality in low-connectivity zones
  • Real-time needs analysis, quote generation, and e-signatures
  • Multi-login access with secure OTP-based authentication

Even in low-connectivity or remote Tier 2 and 3 markets, agents can operate at full capacity—thanks to offline capabilities, secure authentication, and end-to-end sales execution tools. This ensures uninterrupted productivity, faster policy issuance, and adherence to compliance standards, regardless of location or network availability.

6. AI-Powered Personalization for Health-Linked Products

Some forward-thinking insurers are combining AI with health platforms to:

  • Import real-time health data from fitness trackers or health apps 
  • Offer hyper-personalized insurance suggestions based on lifestyle
  • Enable field agents to tailor recommendations with more context

By integrating real-time health data from fitness trackers and wellness apps, insurers can offer hyper-personalized, preventive insurance products tailored to individual lifestyles. This empowers agents to move beyond transactional selling—becoming trusted advisors who recommend coverage based on customers’ health habits, life stages, and future needs, ultimately deepening engagement and improving long-term retention.

The Mantra Labs Advantage: Turning Strategy into Scalable Execution

We help insurers go beyond surface-level digitization to build intelligent, mobile-first ecosystems that optimize agent efficiency and customer engagement—backed by real-world impact.

Seamless Sales Enablement for Travel Insurance

We partnered with a leading travel insurance provider to develop a high-performance agent workflow platform featuring:

  • Secure Logins: Instant credential-based access without sign-up friction
  • Real-Time Performance Dashboards: At-a-glance insights into daily/monthly targets, policy issuance, and collections
  • Frictionless Policy Issuance: Complete issuance post-payment and document verification
  • OCR Integration: Auto-filled customer details directly from passport scans, minimizing errors and speeding up onboarding

This mobile-first solution empowered agents to close policies faster with significantly reduced paperwork and data entry time—improving agent productivity by 2x and enabling sales at scale.

Engagement + Analytics Transformation for Health Insurance

For one of India’s leading health insurers, we helped implement a full-funnel engagement and analytics stack:

  • User Journey Intelligence: Replaced legacy systems to track granular app behavior—policy purchases, renewals, claims, discounts, and drop-offs. Enabled real-time behavioral segmentation and personalized push/email notifications.
  • Gamified Wellness with Fitness Tracking: Added gamified fitness engagement, with rewards based on step counts and interactive nutrition quizzes—driving repeat app visits and user loyalty.
  • Attribution Tracking: Trace the exact source of traffic—whether it’s a paid campaign, referral program, or organic source—adding a layer of precision to marketing ROI.
  • Analytics: Integrated analytics to identify user interest segments. This allowed for hyper-targeted email and in-app notifications that aligned perfectly with user intent, driving both relevance and response rates.

Whether you’re digitizing field sales, gamifying customer wellness, or fine-tuning your marketing engine, Mantra Labs brings the technology depth, insurance expertise, and user-first design to turn strategy into scalable execution.

If you’re ready to modernize your agent network – Get in touch with us to explore how we can build intelligent, mobile-first tools tailored to your distribution strategy. Just remember, the best sales apps aren’t just tools, they’re growth engines; and field sales success isn’t about more apps. It’s about the right workflows, in the right hands, at the right time.

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