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It’s a piece of cake: Insurely’s guide to open finance.

Written by Micaela Kokko | Nov 7, 2024 9:59:25 AM

Think open finance is complicated? With Insurely, it’s a piece of cake! Open finance is transforming the financial industry in ways that are simpler than you might think. Let’s break down just how easy it can be for financial institutions and their customers to reap the benefits of open finance with real-world examples.

At its heart, open finance is about securely sharing financial data through open APIs to improve transparency, streamline operations, and ultimately create a better customer experience. But how can you make the most of it without the headache? Let’s explore some ways in which it empowers advisors, boosts digital engagement, and drives product innovation, all made easy with Insurely.

 

1. Empowering financial advisors

Open finance makes life simpler for advisors, who gain access to comprehensive, real-time financial data that’s easily shared with clients. With instant insights at their fingertips, advisors can offer more tailored recommendations to help clients achieve their goals, all while providing a seamless customer experience.

 

2. Innovation and product development

Open finance fuels data-driven product development, allowing banks and insurers to identify trends and respond with products that meet changing customer needs. Imagine a bank analyzing spending patterns to develop savings or investment tools aligned with customer goals. This proactive approach drives engagement and makes customers feel understood and supported.

 

3. Effortlessly boosting engagement and retention. 

Open finance also makes it easier for financial institutions to engage and retain customers. By analyzing customer behavior and preferences, banks can develop strategies and offers that are tailored and timely. For example, if a bank detects that a customer may be at risk of churning, it can quickly intervene with personalized offers, strengthening the customer relationship and fostering loyalty.

 

4. Digital bancassurance. 

Bancassurance, where banks offer insurance products, has been around for a while. Now, digital bancassurance takes it to the next level by enabling banks to offer insurance directly within banking apps. Open finance allows this integration through APIs, creating a hassle-free, one-stop shop for customers to explore banking and insurance solutions all in one place.

 

It’s time to embrace open finance. 

Open finance is not just a trend; it’s a movement toward better collaboration, smarter innovation, and a customer-first approach. And the best part? We are here to make it as easy as possible for you to take advantage of all it offers.

Ready to explore open finance without the complexity? Reach out to us today—let’s make it a piece of cake together.