ABI launches customer services benchmark

clock

A new benchmarking service covering customer service levels will publish results annually and give life and savings providers a better indication of an industry-wide norm, the Association of British Insurers says.

The benchmark will be achieved by participating companies carrying out annual telephone surveys of statistically representative samples of 750 of their own customers. Questions asked will include: Quality of products and whether they meet expectations, Quality of written communication and telephone call handling, Quality of handling of new sales, complaints and claims, and General perceptions of companies’ performances, values and conduct. Answers will not be published on an individual provider basis, however, as the ABI feels there are factors that would not make it possible f...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

PA360: Advisers urged to harness TikTok as attention spans decline

PA360: Advisers urged to harness TikTok as attention spans decline

'I can see attention spans massively decreasing in the next few years’

Sahar Nazir
clock 26 April 2024 • 1 min read
PA360: Firms must ditch shortcuts to 'organically build team culture'

PA360: Firms must ditch shortcuts to 'organically build team culture'

Firms urged to ‘take time and understand what matters to advisers’

Sahar Nazir
clock 26 April 2024 • 2 min read
Feel Good Friday: Belmayne donates hi-vis vests to primary school

Feel Good Friday: Belmayne donates hi-vis vests to primary school

To help improve the safety of Bradway Primary School’s youngest pupils

Professional Adviser
clock 26 April 2024 • 1 min read