Abstract

This report provides an overview of the current implementation of SIS in the insurance industry, also identifies the positive and negative aspects of using SIS in the insurance industry, including ethical issues which could arise while using SIS in this area. Two companies working in the industry of health insurance are analysed in this report: a German health insurance company (Organisation Y), and a business intelligence centre for healthcare insurers (Organisation X). Further specific ethical issues that arise when using SIS technologies in Organisation Y and Organisation X are critically evaluated. Finally, conclusions are drawn on the case study and areas for improvement are suggested.

Highlights

  • Thousands of claims, customer queries and large amounts of diverse data make the insurance industry a natural use case for smart information systems

  • Today half of the insurance companies in the world are looking at strategic alliances or joint ventures with InsurTech companies to speed up their alignment with the digital marketplace

  • This case study demonstrates where smart information systems are being used in the insurance sector, why they are required, what benefits and what possible harms they could bring to companies, employees and the customers

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Summary

Introduction

Customer queries and large amounts of diverse data make the insurance industry a natural use case for smart information systems. From customer service to claims processing, artificial intelligence is frequently cited as a disruptive force 1 in the insurance sector (Expert System, 2018).80-85% of insurance companies use smart information systems in 2018, from scanning in text from documents, to determining fraud, identifying risks or in preventative medicine.

The Current Use of Smart Information Systems in Insurance
Ethical Issues of Using Smart Technologies in Insurance
Accessibility of Data and Data Governance
Security and Privacy
Bias and Reliability
Job losses
Discrimination
Transparency
Organisation X
Description of Organisation X
Description and Aims of Smart Technologies Being Used in Organisation X
The Effectiveness of Using Smart Information Systems for Organisation X
The Effects on Stakeholders
Organisations Y
Description of Organisation Y
Description and Aims of Smart Technologies Being Used in Organisation Y
The Effectiveness for Using SIS for Organisation Y
Ethical Issues from SIS Technology in the Insurance Field
Employment
Responsibility
Ownership of Data
Informed Consent
Use of Personal Data and Security
Conclusion
Limitations
Contribution to Knowledge
Implications of This Report
Findings
Further Research
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