[Podcast] Payments: The connective tissue of insurance
The payment infrastructure in the insurance industry has long lagged behind, dragging down overall business competitiveness. This podcast episode points out that payments are a key starting point for insurance modernization, delivering multiple benefits in customer experience, operational efficiency, and strategic levels.
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Why payments is the first step in insurance modernization
The insurance industry's payments infrastructure has not kept pace with the needs of the rest of the business, and it’s putting insurers at a competitive disadvantage. Tackling payments can offer customer, operational, and strategic benefits — and it is an essential first step toward modernization.