Insurance Markets: Benefits and Challenges Presented by Innovative Uses of Technology
Abstract
The innovative use of technology by insurance companies has the potential to improve customer experiences and lower costs. But it could also create risks for consumers and challenges for regulators. For example, we found that some insurers have begun to use artificial intelligence to explore ways to reduce costs by automating information gathering and risk assessment. However, this could make it more challenging to ensure that factors like race are not being used in the models that determine premiums. We also found that how insurers collect and use consumer data raises questions about data accuracy, privacy, and ownership.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 07, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1166527
Entities
People
- Anna Maria Oritz
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office