2010 Insurance TelematicsConferenceChicago, September 13-14, 2010
A.T. Kearney IntroductionA.T. KearneyJoe ReifelPartnerGlobal management consultancy with offices in 37 countries across N. America, EU and AsiaPac
Recent engagements in Financial Services:
Business Strategy
Marketing, Sales and Channel Effectiveness
Customer Experience
Innovation and Product Development
Operational Excellence
Enterprise Transformation
Technology Strategy
Advised companies in the US and EU on telematics, from strategy through pilot and launchMike HalesPartner
Key QuestionsHow will the insurance telematics market evolve in the next 3-5 years? What are the implications for insurance companies?How should insurance companies position themselves for success in the face of uncertainty?
0Potentially large and rapidly growing marketInsurance TelematicsMarket PotentialMigration of Telematics-Based Insurance OfferingStrong consumer appetite – 30%+ of auto customers indicate willingness to adopt UBI
Small base but rapid growth of UBIActive Safety Potential US market ~55M subscribersFrom Niche to Mass Market AppealBasedFeedback Customer Value PropositionBasedPerformance Current US market ~0.5M subscribersBasedUsage BasedSources: Berg Insight; Frost & Sullivan; Consumer data from US and EU insurers; Insurance Research Council; A.T. Kearney analysis
Significant value to customers and insurersCustomersInsurersReciprocityLower premiums
Growth
Quality of portfolioSafetyDriving improvement

A.T. Kearney: Positioning for the Telematics Tipping Point

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    A.T. Kearney IntroductionA.T.KearneyJoe ReifelPartnerGlobal management consultancy with offices in 37 countries across N. America, EU and AsiaPac
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    Recent engagements inFinancial Services:
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    Marketing, Sales andChannel Effectiveness
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    Advised companies inthe US and EU on telematics, from strategy through pilot and launchMike HalesPartner
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    Key QuestionsHow willthe insurance telematics market evolve in the next 3-5 years? What are the implications for insurance companies?How should insurance companies position themselves for success in the face of uncertainty?
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    0Potentially large andrapidly growing marketInsurance TelematicsMarket PotentialMigration of Telematics-Based Insurance OfferingStrong consumer appetite – 30%+ of auto customers indicate willingness to adopt UBI
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    Small base butrapid growth of UBIActive Safety Potential US market ~55M subscribersFrom Niche to Mass Market AppealBasedFeedback Customer Value PropositionBasedPerformance Current US market ~0.5M subscribersBasedUsage BasedSources: Berg Insight; Frost & Sullivan; Consumer data from US and EU insurers; Insurance Research Council; A.T. Kearney analysis
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    Significant value tocustomers and insurersCustomersInsurersReciprocityLower premiums
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    Lower loss ratioClaimsExperienceSpeed and convenience
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    Lower loss ratioCustomerInteractionValue from insurer relationship
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    New markets andservicesUS focuses on reciprocity and safety, while EU also embraces Claims
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    Growth of usage-basedinsurance acceleratingDelaying FactorsGrowth Drivers+Consumers AffordabilityAwareness Acceptance +Privacy – “big brother”++TechnologyCheaperSmallerEmbeddedInfrastructure+Installation+++RegulatoryConsumer protectionInsurance regulationsEnvironmentalSafety++Telematics EcosystemOperating complexitySupplier ecosystem
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    Embedded device forsafety, diagnostics & roadside assistance – extensible for UBIOEMs embedding telematicsFrom premium to mass market vehicles …… From optional to standard featureBy 2014, over 20% of US vehicles are likely to have embedded telematicsSource: 2009 Townsend report, Department of Transportation, Ward’s, Bureau of Economic Analysis, iSuppli , A.T. Kearney analysis
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    An increasingly robustecosystemApplication & Service ProvidersContent Providers & AggregatorsAccess NetworkDevicesDistributionAutoHomeAlways Connected ConsumerPersonalWinners and gatekeepers in the new space are yet to be determined
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    UBI is approachinga tipping pointExperimentCapture AdvantageProtect ProfitabilityInsurer experience
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    Consumers compelled2014?TodayTipping Point15+years~3-5 yearsWhen do you believe the industry will reach a tipping point?
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    Disintermediation – newentrants accelerate commoditization
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    Non-insurance players dominategateway and relationship Customer OwnershipThe Insurance industry faces uncertaintiesIndustry profitability lower
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    Reduced rates forgood drivers, but…
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    Potential limits onrate increases for risky drivers
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    Consumer backlash orpoor experience impact brand
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    External data ownershipreduces the ability to differentiateProfitability Brand Differentiation
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    Suggested strategy towin12534Manage Unique EconomicsEstablish Organizational Focus & StrategyBuild Holistic Offering by Target SegmentLeverageStrategic PartnershipsCreateCompelling Message & Experience
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    Have a plan… but be flexible12534Manage Unique EconomicsEstablishOrganizational Focus & StrategyBuild Holistic Offering by Target SegmentCreate Compelling Message & ExperienceLeverageStrategic PartnershipsCreate Strategy & Monitor the MarketCreate Organizational FocusDevelop point of view on the evolution of telematics – new product vs. industry disruptorCreate a flexible medium-term strategy, considering a portfolio of betsUnderstand and monitor the triggers that will impact your view on the market directionBuild dedicated team and executive sponsorship to enable speed to market
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    Adopt incubator approachto accelerate innovation and contain complexity
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    Align with coreoperations to enable smooth transitionTarget offering to customer segments12534Manage Unique EconomicsEstablishOrganizational Focus & StrategyBuild Holistic Offering by Target SegmentCreate Compelling Message & ExperienceLeverageStrategic PartnershipsTargetthe RightCustomer SegmentsDevelop Tailored OfferingsDefine telematics segments – consider need, size of market and likelihood of adoption
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    Target both newcustomers and existing customer base
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    Define the coreproduct & service platform
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    Customize offerings andpositioning by segment (e.g. safe drivers, teens)Enhance the customer’s perception of value12534Manage Unique EconomicsEstablishOrganizational Focus & StrategyBuild Holistic Offering by Target SegmentCreate Compelling Message & ExperienceLeverageStrategic PartnershipsDevelop Differentiated MessageConsistently Deliver Superior ExperienceConvey reciprocity (savings), safety and convenience
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    Create simple andsufficient message to enable customers to self-select
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    Understand and manageprivacy concerns
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    Exploit telematics todeliver on key customer experience attributes
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    Proactively take advantageof new and more frequent interactions
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    Ensure controls arein place to deliver consistent CE across touchpointsCreate a partner portfolio strategy12534Manage Unique EconomicsEstablishOrganizational Focus & StrategyBuild Holistic Offering by Target SegmentCreate Compelling Message & ExperienceLeverage Strategic Partnerships… Structure and manage the relationship… Select the right partners …Understand the importance and role of partnerships …Operational Processes and RolesTechnology
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    Capabilities & IPIPOrgStructureSuccessful RelationshipRelationship GovernancePerformance ManagementLonger term, need to partner with gatekeepers in the telematics ecosystem
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    Understand and exploitthe unique economics12534Manage Unique EconomicsEstablishOrganizational Focus & StrategyBuild Holistic Offering by Target SegmentCreate Compelling Message & ExperienceLeverageStrategic Partnerships… but also additional costsNew sources of revenue …Expanded markets and offerings
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    Operating costsCostsRevenues~ Margin: Underwritingrevenue offset by Loss CostsProfit per customer+ Growth: Customer acquisition + RetentionCore growth+ Growth: Expanded markets and offeringsUnregulated growth
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    Key Messages“Get inthe market … and have a longer-term plan”– the market is evolving rapidly, by-standers run the risk of declining profitability and losing market share“Know your customer” – understand how to serve the customer beyond traditional insurance and leverage increased interactions to create value“Enhance your brand” – define your role in the telematics ecosystem, and take steps to differentiate and protect your company“You can’t do it alone” – partnerships are required to get to market quickly, to make multiple bets in the face of uncertainty as well as ensure longer-term success“Make the new economics work” – understand and exploit the economics of telematics to achieve growth while protecting or improving profitability and reduce cost barriers