EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN ENHANCING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN NIGERIA INSURANCE COMPANIES

Student: Oluwadamilola Comfort Ayoola
Supervisor: Mr Victoria Abiola Adebanjo
HOD: Mr Adeyemi Jeremiah Sanusi
Department of Business Administration
School of Management and Business Studies (SMBS)
Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State

Abstract

The study examines the effect of technological innovation in enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction of insurance companies in Nigeria. The objectives of the study is to examine the effect of technological innovation on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in Nigeria Insurance Companies. A descriptive research design was employed, and a target population of 100 respondents was used, from which a sample size of 80 was chosen regression statistical analysis was used to test the formulated hypotheses. The results indicate that there is significant effect of technological innovation on operational efficiency of insurance companies in Nigeria This implies that the adoption of modern technologies such as digital platforms, automated processing systems, and data analytics greatly enhances the speed, accuracy, and overall effectiveness of internal operations within these organizations. Furthermore, the study’s findings revealed that there significant effect of technological innovation on customer satisfaction of insurance companies in Nigeria. This indicates that the integration of advanced technologies such as digital claims processing, mobile apps, chatbots, and online customer support greatly improves the overall customer experience. These innovations enhance service speed, accessibility, and accuracy, allowing customers to interact with insurers more conveniently and efficiently. The study concluded that insurance companies embracing technological innovation not only improve their operational performance but also strengthen customer loyalty and competitive positioning in the industry. The study recommends Insurance companies should invest continuously in modern technologies like digital platforms and automated systems to enhance operational efficiency and reduce errors Keywords: Technological Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Customer Satisfaction, Insurance

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