Expert-based evaluation of digitalization and mass customization in the Baltic non-life insurance online platforms

Authors

  • Gedas Baranauskas Institute of Leadership and Strategic Management, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania
  • Dr. Agota Giedr? Raišien? Mykolas Romeris University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v8i2.644

Keywords:

Digitalization, Mass Customization, Standardization, Online insurance, Platforms, Baltics

Abstract

The expansion of online distribution platforms illustrates how non-life insurance companies are shifting to digital and customized personal line insurance products. This research extends previous investigations on digital insurance transformations and customization trends in the European and Baltic markets. Expert-based evidence on predominant as-is features in existing non-life insurance online platforms and evaluation on a practical spread of 3 capabilities of the Mass Customization concept are key research outcomes. Results reveal that neither the Mass Customization concept and its capabilities nor combinations with digital and personalization solutions are sufficiently widespread. Results of the digitalization evaluation indicate that the level in the Baltic non-life insurance sector is between Satisfied and Rather Good and is equal to the level of service provider’s preparation for digital solutions. However, it is behind the actual needs of end-users. Findings show that standardization is a predominant as-is feature in the Baltic non-life insurance online platforms.

Author Biography

Dr. Agota Giedr? Raišien? , Mykolas Romeris University

Dr. Agota Giedr? Raišien? is the Professor of Management at Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania. Raišien?’s current research interests center on Organization management, Inter-sectorial collaboration, Leadership, and Telework issues. She has authored and co-authored numerous research articles as well as some monographs and textbooks. Also, she is a President of Academic Association of Management and Administration and serves as business consultant at LLC Bridge2Apex.

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Published

2021-06-13

How to Cite

Baranauskas, G., & Raišien?, A. G. (2021). Expert-based evaluation of digitalization and mass customization in the Baltic non-life insurance online platforms. Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research (JEECAR), 8(2), 184–201. https://doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v8i2.644