India CX Report'25: Financial Services

    Financial services providers are empowering individuals through innovation, transparency, and solutions that adapt to evolving lifestyles
    India CX Report'25: Financial Services

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    41 percent of customers appreciate a well-designed website interface that simplifies understanding and facilitates seamless information assessment

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    45 percent of customers prioritise strong relationship management when purchasing policies from bank-based insurers

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    40 percent of customers are likely to switch insurers based on negative market sentiment and poor customer support

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    32 percent of customers are willing to pay the most for insurance providers that offer a diverse range of policies catering to different needs

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    Building brand trust and reducing customer effort are essential for maintaining an ongoing engagement with the brand post-policy purchase

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    Customer loyalty is not entirely influenced by customer satisfaction. 48 percent of customers will switch providers based on market sentiment and poor customer support

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    Hassle-free policy renewals with minimum intervention is a key attribute influencing the customer’s willingness to pay

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    New brands are performing better on pre-purchase touchpoints; however, legacy brands are driving more renewals

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    47 percent of customers have stated the need for improving staff support before and during account set-up

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    Poor service quality at the branch is driving customers towards self/ e-services, hence there is a need for the platforms to be simple and efficient

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    Banks are witnessing 43 percent switchers, seeking reliable customer support and transparent, trusted operations

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    25 percent of customers seek assurance that their bank will consistently deliver on promises, whether it's competitive interest rates, low fees, or timely financial services

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    38 percent of customers value quality support from the staff and easy documentation while assessing the financial service provider

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    51 percent of customers emphasised experience while purchasing and availing of primary services

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    Customer retention is low for non-banking segment, with 48 percent of switchers seeking transparency in process and communication

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    Innovative and customised financial offerings are the new customer demands

    India CX Report'25: Life Insurance

    Findings across institutes offering financial protection to beneficiaries through policyholders' premium payments

    India CX Report'25: General Insurance

    Findings across institutes providing coverage for motor vehicle damages and healthcare expenses, ensuring financial security in emergencies

    India CX Report'25: Banking

    Findings across institutes facilitating financial transactions and offering savings and credit services to individuals

    India CX Report'25: NBFC

    Findings across institutes offering a range of financial services like loans and credit facilities to individuals and entities
    Customers have highlighted that point-of-sale experience is a crucial area of improvement for the insurance industry. We also observed that legacy brands excel in post-purchase experience, highlighting the importance of trust in ongoing engagements. While ‘Integrity’ and ‘Expectation’ emerged as the key experience pillars impacting customer decisions, hassle-free renewal was driving customers' willingness to pay a premium. Hence, improving on these areas will foster trust and drive growth in the insurance sector

    Hemant Jhajhria

    Partner, Head of Consulting

    Hemant Jhajhria

    Our customer experience (CX) insights across sectors

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    Key Contacts

    Nikhil Sethi

    National Leader Consumer Goods and Co-Lead Customer & Operations

    KPMG in India

    Hemant Jhajhria

    Partner, Head of Consulting

    KPMG in India

    Sanjay Doshi

    Partner and Head, Transaction Services and Financial Services Advisory

    KPMG in India


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