Allowing people to see how others rate the insurer on their claims handling before making the decision to insure with them, Aviva has beocme the first insurer top publish car and home claims service reviews from customers. The new claims reviews service has been introduced as part of Aviva’s ongoing commitment to improve customer experience.
Reading customer reviews before making a purchase has become commonplace for everything from TVs to toasters. However, for the insurance industry, customer reviews of insurance products are still in the early stages. Until now, people have been buying insurance without knowing what to expect during the claims process, which is when the policy matters most.
Researching the most suitable insurance cover and making sure the product is fit for purpose is often a step overlooked by consumers. According to research among 1,000 home and car insurance claimants*, consumers are twice as likely to read customer reviews before buying a car than when purchasing car insurance (73% vs. 37%). With four in five (86%) insurance claimants polled saying it would be useful to see how an insurer performed for its claims service before buying, Aviva’s customer claims reviews allow people to see first-hand and in a transparent way what level of service they can expect when they make a claim.
“Uniquely, insurance is a product most people buy in the hope of never having to use it but, if they do need to make a claim, a smooth and easy process is important at what is often a stressful time,” said Heather Smith, Marketing Director - Direct Insurance at Aviva.
When asked what the most important factor was during the claims process, the research found that over a third (36%) of insurance claimants said having a smooth and stress-free experience was important, followed by a quick claims resolution (28%) and being kept in the loop with what’s happening (14%).
Heather continued: “We understand that the claims process is an important part of many customers’ experience with us and that’s why we publish reviews, both good and bad on our website, so that people can make informed decisions.
“The feedback we get from customers helps us to learn and continuously improve our service. Providing customers with a dedicated personal claim manager, for example, so they are kept fully informed throughout the claim is one of those changes.”
With over 1,000 claim reviews on its website**, Aviva has scored an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 and 4.3 out of 5 for its motor and home insurance claims service, respectively.
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