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Mobile App Development Tools and Trends for 2016

In last few years we have witnessed a revolution in the world of mobile application development for building robust and user friendly apps that enable easy accessibility of products and services.  From online shopping to ordering favorite cuisine, from booking a flight to sharing instant videos, mobile apps play an important role in our daily routine.

Experts predicts that the smartphone users is likely to go beyond 2.15 billion in 2016.

This brings a whole new field of ideas to try and avenues to pursue in order to reach customers, create dialogues and forge relationships with them in a way that makes your app irresistible. So what will 2016 look like for mobile app development? Let’s take a look!

Wearable Device and Internet of Things
2016 will see a surge in applications created for wearable technology. With technology driving the change, customization of mobile applications to integrate with a personalized network of other gadgets, also known as Internet of Things (IOT), is the next big thing.

2016 will be about combining real-time data derived from these integrated devices in order to monitor and extrapolate trends and make predictions. We at Mantra Labs are already designing solutions like Stay Close that provides a complete mobile integration platform with healthcare care sensors that can be worn on bodies to detect daily healthy anomalies and help families stay connected.

“Smarter” is the term that is making smartphones to transform into a center of personalized network that constitutes a variety of wearable gadgets and it includes smart watches, smart displays such as smart jewellery and healthcare sensors that can be worn out on the bodies to detect any kind of sense like “Stay Close” by Mantra Labs. Besides all this technology, in the coming future apparel and footwear will be introduced with various kinds of sensors that will enable to thrive in all the spheres of our daily routine.

Integration with Cloud Technologies
As wearable tech and smart devices will grow, the requirement to sync all devices and apps will become undeniable. Cloud technology will allow designers and developers to shrink the size of their mobile apps and address the key issues of memory and bandwidth.

Platforms like Andriod, PC, iOS, will become more cross-functional. According to Centaur Partners, the cloud-based app market will reach $32.8 billion in 2016, a 19.5 percent compound annual growth.

User Experience Through App Analytics and Big Data
With several thousand app and products being launched every day, consumers are faced with several options to choose from. In order to influence consumer decisions to use the product, businesses today need to provide a holistic brand experience. From initial contact to repeat business, it is important to consider the customer experiences at every single step.

Creating more customer-focused application will be the norm in 2016. Data analytics will play a crucial role in helping business understand the customer experience with the product and improve the user experience. Analytics will be a handy tools for designers and developers in 2016 that will enable them make data driven decisions on their projects.

Swift Programming
Recently, many companies, like Yahoo, Vine, LinkedIn etc., are using Swift programming. While there are several popular programming languages for mobile application development, Swift is  becoming increasingly popular because it is more resilient to erroneous code and also more concise.

Cross-platform Tools
The development of mobile apps using cross-platform tools will increase in 2016. Enterprises have to use a wide range of platforms to keeps their apps working properly. This trend is also supported by the huge amount of mobile devices featuring high level functionalities and perks. Sencha and Corona are some cross-platform tools mobile developers use to do this job properly. Since cross-platform mobile apps will cut down maintenance costs, app developers will be  happy.

Hybrid HTML 5
Hybrid HTML 5 will gain momentum over time. The usage of hybrid HTML 5 will increase due to two factors: time-to-market and favorable economics. In addition, hybrid HTML 5 allows for an improved user experience. Since most enterprise departments will need mobile apps in 2016, there will be tons of pent-up demand.

React Native
React Native enables you to build world-class application experiences on native platforms using a consistent developer experience based on JavaScript and React. The focus of React Native is on developer efficiency across all the platforms. Facebook uses React Native in multiple production apps. With React Native, you can use the standard platform components such as UITabBar on iOS and Drawer on Android. This gives your app a consistent look and feel with the rest of the platform ecosystem, and keeps the quality bar high. These components are easily incorporated into your app using their React component counterparts, such as TabBarIOS and DrawerLayoutAndroid.

As 2016 approaches, one thing is clear. Mobile apps are here to stay. Make sure your business has what it takes to compete in the rapidly growing mobile environment with help from Mantra Labs. Our team of expert app developers can create a custom app that works to better your business and boost your brand.

For further information about Mobile trends in 2016 say Hello 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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