Insurance Business · 30 Sep, 03:47 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Insurers rate themselves AI leaders but none has rebuilt distribution around it — KPMG

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A recent KPMG report highlights a significant disconnect within the insurance sector, revealing that while insurers self-identify as artificial intelligence leaders, none have fundamentally restructured their distribution channels around this technology. The study suggests that current AI adoption remains superficial, failing to drive transformative changes in how products reach customers. This gap between perceived technological prowess and actual operational integration indicates that the industry is still in the early stages of meaningful digital transformation, with distribution models remaining largely traditional despite claims of AI maturity.

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This disconnect signals that genuine value lies not in claiming AI leadership, but in executing structural change. For you, this means prioritising skills in operational transformation over mere technical implementation. Professionals who understand how to redesign customer journeys and distribution networks will outperform those focused solely on tool adoption. You should focus on bridging the gap between technology and business strategy. If you work in insurance, examine your distribution model critically. Seek roles that require cross-functional leadership, combining technical understanding with change management. Develop expertise in process re-engineering to help organisations move beyond pilot projects. The market needs practitioners who can translate AI capabilities into tangible distribution efficiencies, making strategic implementation skills your most valuable asset in this evolving landscape.

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