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Coforge's Success in modernizing Specialty Insurance Underwriting

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Overview.

Modernizing underwriting systems in the specialty insurance sector is essential for efficiency and customer satisfaction. Coforge's innovative use of a process-centric BPM platform and automation enhances communication, scalability, and operational efficiency. This approach accelerates underwriting, boosts renewal rates, and reduces documentation turnaround times, setting new industry standards and driving future growth. By integrating automation and a scalable core framework, Coforge ensures superior performance and operational excellence.

Challenges.

  • Outdated Systems: Struggled with legacy systems that were inefficient and slow.
  • Manual Processes: Reliance on manual processes caused significant delays.
  • Disparate Systems: Fragmented systems hindered effective cross-selling opportunities.
  • Global Operations: Managing operations across 180 countries with over 100 classes of insurance.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Operational inefficiencies negatively impacted customer satisfaction and overall efficiency.

Solution.

Coforge swooped in with a master plan to bridge these divides using a process-centric approach and a cutting-edge BPM platform. The strategy included:

  • Custom Underwriting Framework: Developed a framework that acts as a universal translator among departments, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
  • Scalable Core Framework: Created a core framework adaptable to the nuances of any product line, enhancing flexibility and scalability.
  • Modular Business Operations: Designed business operations as modular steps, accessible individually via API interfaces, improving efficiency and integration.
  • Process-Centric Approach: Implemented a process-centric approach using a cutting-edge BPM platform to streamline operations and reduce delays.
  • Automation Integration: Integrated automation to halve the time for collecting premiums and significantly improve operational efficiency.

The impact.

15%

Underwriting Time Savings

20% +

Increased Renewal Rates

15%

Operating Savings

 

  • A 15% faster underwriting process.
  • Renewal rates climbed by 5%, boosting retention.
  • Policy documentation turnaround times slashed by 80-90%.
  • Halved time for collecting premiums due to automation.
  • Operational efficiency skyrocketed by ~20% across key business lines.
  • Business agility improved, cutting OPEX by 15%.
  • Cost savings of approximately $3 million.

Key Highlights

In transforming a fragmented process into a cohesive, agile powerhouse, our client not only saved significantly but also redefined specialty insurance standards.

  • Accelerated Underwriting Process: Achieved a significantly faster underwriting process, enhancing efficiency and speed.
  • Reduced Documentation Turnaround: Slashed policy documentation turnaround times, streamlining operations.

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