Prudential plc and Google Cloud aren’t just dipping their toes into the AI pool — they’re diving headfirst with an expanded partnership looking to shake up the insurance industry.
Forget clunky customer service and mountains of paperwork; this collaboration is about creating AI-powered products and applications that will revolutionize how customers, agents, and employees interact with insurance.
The centerpiece? Prudential’s groundbreaking AI Lab, the first of its kind in Asia and Africa, will focus on solving real-world problems and transforming ideas into tangible, scalable solutions. Launching later this year, the Lab will supercharge Prudential’s adoption of AI, machine learning, and generative AI, providing a sandbox environment where employees can experiment and innovate.
Think seamless customer experiences, technology-powered distribution, and improved access to affordable healthcare — all made possible through cutting-edge AI. With Google Cloud’s deep expertise in health-focused AI and Prudential’s extensive reach, the possibilities are endless.
“We are actively using data, advanced analytics and AI to create an exceptional customer and agent experience — while helping us work smarter and faster,” says Anil Wadhwani, Prudential plc’s chief executive officer. “Our expanded partnership with Google Cloud will unlock the innovation and creativity of our 15,000 employees and increase our speed to market, particularly in health insurance, where we see tremendous growth opportunities.”
Thomas Kurian, chief executive officer of Google Cloud, echoes this sentiment, stating, “Generative AI represents a significant opportunity to drive innovation in the insurance industry. Our collaboration with Prudential and the launch of its AI Lab will help to reimagine customer experiences, optimize operations, and unlock new growth possibilities.”
Based in Singapore, the AI Lab will serve as a hub for collaboration, partnering with institutes of higher learning, research centers, startups, and AI experts to push the boundaries of what’s possible — at least in insurance. It also deepens the working relationship between Prudential and Google Cloud, established in 2019.
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