Why competing on price is a dead end for insurers
In a market where price wins attention but experience earns loyalty, Colin Reid, client director at digital transformation company Getronics, says insurers are discovering that customer trust depends on the technology, data and service behind every interaction.
The insurance industry has spent years locked in a price war, and the rise of comparison sites means customers can now find the cheapest premium in a matter of seconds.
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