Technology and Innovation in Travel Insurance – A Guide to Best Practice Author: Jack Harris.
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Technology and Innovation in Travel Insurance – A Guide to Best
Practice
Author: Jack Harris
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Agenda – What I would Like To Talk About
Introduction – Who am I? Technology in travel insurance Online distribution channels More than just travel insurance Summary & questions?
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Travel insurance technology
Online sales through a number of channels/methods:
– Direct XML connection between partner site and insurer system
– Integration of partners GDS platform with insurers system
– Standalone white label websites
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White label sites
• Fully or partially branded as per client request and regulatory environment
• Offers unique ability to extend customer touch points, aid customer retention and up sell opportunities
• Increased product scope including annual policies, tiered offerings targeted advertising campaigns
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Current platforms supported by WAATS
GDS/TravelAgency
/Airlines
SETTLEMENT - Credit Card / Agency
B2B2C Co-Branded
Partner Site
B2B2C
B2B
B2C XM
L Integrated
WAATS
Computer systemsMust be compatibleWith a wide range
Of platforms
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Innovative product solutions
• Offering more than just a basic travel insurance policy
• Tailored underwriting and rating approach• Value adding product enhancements such as…..
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24/7 travel safety response service Pre travel safety advice World risk matrix
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Talking Nurses
• 24/7 telephone support from qualified nurses and doctors
• Service available before, during and after travel
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Go-Sim
• Global sim cards allowing for calls to be made or received worldwide
• Savings of up to 85% as compared to usual service providers
• Available in 175 countries and on 400 different networks
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Getaway Guru
• Travel information on a dedicated website tailored to each customer
• Online store for travel documents, medical information and vaccinations
• Policy wording and insurance information
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Summary
• First class technology interacting with a number of platforms
• White label websites that stretch customer touch points
• Innovative products solutions adding real value
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Client logs onto partner web site and applies for insurance product
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Partner web site passes flight info entered and additional rating information to AIG
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AIG returns a travel insurance quotation to the partner web site.
4
Client receives quote and accepts – booked along with completed flight purchase.
XML Quote Request
XML Quote Return
XML Book Request
XML Book Confirm
XML Print Request
XML Print Return
6
Client receives policy number, partner Web site sends document print request
7
AIG generates document and returns to requesting Web site (or directly to customer via e-mail)
Apply
View
BuyReceive
Get Document
Payment Authorization
Authorization Approval
5
AIG receives policy issue request and returns confirmation and policy number to partner included in client’s itinerary.
Example of an XML transaction flow