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From transactions to trust: the power of empathy in insurance
In the world of insurance, it's easy to get caught up in the numbers, policies, and premiums. But at its core, insurance is about much more than financial transactions — it's about impacting people's lives in meaningful ways. Customers have more options than ever and switching insurers is easier than changing a lightbulb. According to a Forrester report, only 26% of US online adults say that their insurer’s customer experience meets their expectations, and a concerning 13% feel loyalty toward their insurer. So what can insurers do to change those statistics? The key lies in understanding and embracing the human side of the equation. Empathy is the missing pillar of insurance CX, and insurers who embrace this principle above all else will earn their customer’s loyalty.
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The importance of empathy when delivering exceptional customer service
Technology has completely transformed the call center … but is it for the better? In some ways, yes. But as we’ve embraced more and more technology, we’ve lost sight of arguably the most important aspect of customer service: empathy.
Customer Service
2023 CX trends to watch in financial services
Banking and financial services are undergoing a drastic transformation. The customer experience in 2023 looks a lot different from just five years ago, and finance CX leadership must keep up with evolving customer expectations and market trends to stay competitive. Here’s a look at four key trends and predictions in finance CX to know now. Be sure to download our 2023 CX trends infographic for a summary you can reference and share with your team.
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Four skills to develop in your customer service team in hard times
If you’re in customer service management, being able to lead your team through tough times isn’t exactly on the job application. But as we head into a potential economic downturn on the heels of a pandemic, we’re thinking it probably should be.
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Genuine empathy will be mission-critical to CX in 2023
This is an excerpt from our recent ebook, CX Trends & Predictions for 2023: Seeking Stability. Grab the full report here.
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Four customer service management trends for 2023 you’ll need to prepare for
Want to deliver outstanding customer service in 2023? You may have to refresh your approach.
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The top 5 applications of AI in CX for 2023
This is an excerpt from our recent ebook, CX Trends & Predictions for 2023: Seeking Stability. Grab the full report here.
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10 hard-hitting customer service stats (and what to do about them)
It certainly isn’t a boring time to be in customer service. Customer demands are changing. Competition for consumer dollars is peaking. And companies are depending on the customer service team to be the frontline for a differentiating CX. Building the kind of stellar customer service experience that sets your company apart isn’t easy. But it can help to zoom out and see what kind of lessons there are to learn from the wider landscape. To that end, we’ve compiled 10 significant stats that illustrate where customer service is at, where it’s going and what you can do to improve your own. Let’s dive in:
Customer Service
Pandemic-born CX trends with staying power for 2023
This is an excerpt from our recent ebook, CX Trends & Predictions for 2023: Seeking Stability. Grab the full report here.
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5 reasons customer satisfaction matters (beyond the obvious)
Groundbreaking news: Making your customers happy is important. Yes, it’s probably the most obvious statement you’ll hear all year – but if you want to deliver a truly standout customer experience, it’s crucial to understand the ins and outs of why customer satisfaction is so important. Customer satisfaction impacts your business in a ton of ways – and some aren’t so obvious. By paying attention to these, you put your organization in a better position to rise up and out of the crowded market, and directly into the hearts of your customers. So, here are 5 ways customer satisfaction impacts your business: