Chubb collaborated with Accenture to survey 1,350 business professionals and executives of small and mid-sized businesses from nine markets (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Japan, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States) to learn how they're navigating the digital landscape — and the results are potentially even more relevant now. We've analysed how you can help your clients navigate the new risks they may not even know exist.
Your clients are likely already adopting more technology in order to stay competitive. Take advantage of all the materials we've created, so you're prepared to discuss the risks and recommend the right solutions for your small and mid-sized business clients.
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Helping your clients navigate the evolving digital landscape
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John DePeters
Chubb | Head of Middle Market & Small Commercial Division, Asia Pacific
Elysia Chan
Accenture | Managing Director and Insurance Practice Lead, Southeast Asia
Scott Simpson
Chubb | Country President, Singapore
Customers expect businesses to adapt to their needs and provide seamless, on-demand experiences. 86% of business owners reported that their success is likely to be affected by:
It’s no secret that smart use of data holds the key to unlocking new business opportunities. But even though business owners know this, and they’ve implemented the technology into their operations, they’re not all aware of the risks.
This knowledge gap presents a significant risk, as businesses try to keep up with technologies they don’t fully understand. If this leads to problems such as vulnerable data storage, businesses may find themselves exposed to cyber attacks and more.
84% of business owners recognise a workforce with new technological capabilities and skills as essential to future success, making it the highest priority in terms of staffing. However, attracting these employees and catering to different generational groups within a varied workforce can present significant challenges.
While the workforce has already shifted expectations to demand a new level of flexibility, including remote work options, businesses revealed that providing flexible work solutions is one of their greatest challenges (32%) — but also one of their top-two priorities.
However, there are risks that come with this approach, particularly since businesses end up with less control over when, where and how their workforces are operating.
Not every small or mid-sized business has its sights set on conquering the world, but all of them can benefit from collaboration.
No matter whether that’s with a partner from a neighboring city or the other side of the world, 72% of business owners consider collaboration with large commercial and social platforms a key driver of future success, particularly in relation to data and technology.
At the same time, it’s one of their greatest challenges (44%). And introducing data and technology into existing relationships can lead to vulnerabilities and digital security risks, creating a need for comprehensive coverage.
1. Understand the risks
that your commercial clients are facing as a result of digital transformation.
2. Identify insurance gaps
and the Chubb solutions that will do the best job of filling them.
3. Share your expertise.
To build strong, long-term relationships, it's important to not just sell policies but also to be a real partner — both now and in the future.
We have created a suite of resources for you to use to help explain to your clients the risks of today's evolving digital landscape — and how you can help keep them protected. To make it easy, all of the materials are available here, so you can download or share them from one place.