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Evolution of Strategic Levers in Insurance Claims Management: An Industry Survey
Author(s) -
Mahlow Nils,
Wagner Joël
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
risk management and insurance review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.386
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 1540-6296
pISSN - 1098-1616
DOI - 10.1111/rmir.12061
Subject(s) - insurance industry , perspective (graphical) , business , marketing , actuarial science , point (geometry) , strategic management , maximization , industrial organization , economics , microeconomics , computer science , geometry , mathematics , artificial intelligence
This article discusses competing strategic goals and success factors in nonlife insurers' claims management using new and ad hoc empirical data. We structure the study of the companies' aims along the three main conflicting goals: (1) the minimization of claims volume, (2) the optimization of internal claims processes, and (3) the maximization of customer satisfaction. We analyze the insurance industry perspective through a qualitative survey carried out in Germany and Switzerland. Findings on the current and expected importance of selected topics are derived. The results shall lead to managerial implications improving industry practice and serve as a starting point for further research. Our findings are relevant for academics and practitioners beyond the two markets surveyed in the study.