How could robotics and cognitive computing change the face of the industry?
The focus over the last decade in insurance has been around streamlining business processes to reduce waste and increase efficiency. Robotic process automation (RPA) is a set of technologies to automate processes that currently require human involvement.
Key research questions:
- What is robotic process automation?
- How is RPA being sold?
- Where is RPA best used?
New York, NY (Apr. 11, 2016) – Changing customer expectations, digital transformation, growth needs in the face of resource scarcity, and environmental concerns are impacting every industry, including financial services. These changes accelerate the growth of the sharing economy and the demand for new customer value. For example, sensors and intelligent digital ecosystems blur the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds and generate massive new data sources. Next-generation analytics and artificial intelligence are coming on stream to harness that data and provide new services to prospects and clients.
This report principally discusses robotic process automation and references the organization of people doing the work, and the demonstrable and sustainable economic value derived from implementing technological and organizational change. It touches on AI and cognitive technologies as well as what some are calling Bionics — processes that blend human and robotic inputs.
In Celent’s view, RPA is a valuable technology that insurers should consider.
“RPA is not suitable in all situations,” says Craig Beattie, a senior analyst with Celent’s Insurance practice and author of the report, “But in cases where a quick, cheap automation solution is appropriate, RPA may be a pragmatic solution.”
Companies which have invested in innovation programs can use these results to benchmark their own expectations. Firms which are considering such initiatives will gain a valuable insight into the activities of their competitors.
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About Celent
Celent is a research and advisory firm dedicated to helping financial institutions formulate comprehensive business and technology strategies. Celent publishes reports identifying trends and best practices in financial services technology and conducts consulting engagements for financial institutions looking to use technology to enhance existing business processes or launch new business strategies. With a team of internationally based analysts, Celent is uniquely positioned to offer strategic advice and market insights on a global basis. Celent is a member of the Oliver Wyman Group, which is part of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC).
Source: Celent
