Last decade was benchmark for contactless technology, which was mainly confined to payments. In 2014, with the launch of ApplePay followed by Android Pay and Samsung Pay, digital wallets played an important role in raising the bar for digital payment experiences. Another remarkable breakthrough in the contactless payments can be attributed to NFC-only debit cards introduced in 2016 by Erste Group Bank AG.
Now (the 2020s), we’re about to witness another disruption in contactless digital experiences, which will cover many different business spheres including insurance.
However, prolonged lockdowns and the need for social distancing amidst the COVID crisis has shifted consumer preference towards digital. Consumers are now ready to adopt digital technologies — appreciating the contactless approach by Insurers.
Today’s consumers expect personalization, convenience, and greater levels of customer service satisfaction regardless of insurers, assets, and geography. Soon, we may resume socializing, but there sure will be a change in the way we interact with our environment.
This article highlights the emerging contactless solutions in Insurance.
Claims Inspection
Going by the traditional physical inspection way, even a simple motor claim may take 5-7 working days. For instan