THE 10 MOMENTS OF TRUTH: How Insurers are Responding to COVID-19
Deb Smallwood
Insurance Transformational Executive | Women's SELFPOWERMENT Creator | Author | Mentor | Board Director | Thought Leader | Motivational Keynote Speaker
In the midst of all the chaos, insurers are being put to test in real time. For all, it becomes the moment of truth for our industry and every individual company.
The strength of our industry is shining through. Insurers have quickly adapted to the new norm. Insurance executives are mindful of how this pandemic could negatively impact revenues and the bottom line, all financial ratios, even investment returns and stock prices, and possibly coverage/claims impact.
At the same time, we continue to serve as a safety net for society, mitigating risks for all types of disasters – man-made or natural. This is who we are and what we do – as an industry and as each company in the ecosystem. As always – we will assess our strengths and our gaps and adjust our strategies and plans accordingly. And this is our moment of truth as an industry.
As a vehicle for insurers to understand and monitor the pulse of our industry in the middle of this pandemic, SMA just published a research brief which outlines the “THE 10 MOMENTS OF TRUTH AND WATCHPOINTS FOR THE FUTURE: How Insurers are Responding to COVID-19” highlighting the “whats” and “hows” of insurer response to this new norm. Each Moment of Truth reflects our reality as of April 1st, and insurers will continue to adapt to our changing environment every day forward. This brief also highlights the watchpoints to track and monitor for each Moment of Truth, as insurance evolves over the next several months.
Below is the list of SMA’s 10 Moments of Truth:
- Demonstrating Insurance Strong
- Stressing Every Risk and Continuity Plan
- Working Remotely Effectively and Efficiently
- Sustaining Current Levels of Service
- Keeping Momentum Going Across Initiatives and Plans
- Changing the Rules of Engagements
- Innovating in Real Time
- Keeping Everyone in the Loop
- Demonstrating the Value of Digital Investments
- Identifying “The Gaps” in Digital Strategies
One thing that this pandemic has already taught us is that we have never needed a digitally connected world more than we do now. Couple this with the reality that a crisis often brings about needed change. The needs, possibilities, and opportunities that become clear during this crisis will stand out even more in our environment of fear and uncertainty.
Just remember, we are all part of this amazing insurance industry and we are all standing strong. We will continue to stay present in this Moment of Truth.
In the meantime, stay healthy and safe. Watch for our series of new research, blogs, videos, and webinars focused on the Moment of Truth as we experience this new norm and together explore the possibilities and implications the P&C insurance industry.
Vice President Insurance Services at Copart
4 年Terrific message!
Innovating in Real-Time. It's the perfect time that the insurance industry shows new solutions on the fly.
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4 年Deb - this was perfect!? I'm also so proud to be part of an industry that can do so much in troubling times.? :)?
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4 年Great post. Numbers 1, 5 & 6 are my top 3 differentiators.
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4 年Makes me proud to be a part of this industry and excited about the future of #insurance