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Can AI do the work of a Insurance agent?
Today an AI can already find leads, set up contact, and follow through. Sitting across from someone and closing is still something else.
It does not say how many people will end up unemployed.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Insurance agent
33%
AI or a robot can already do 33% of this job.
#22 / 103
View rankingInsurance agent
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance, or specialized policies, such as marine, farm/crop, and medical malpractice.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Explain features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Select company that offers type of coverage requested by client to underwrite policy.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Calculate premiums and establish payment method.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 48% | +3.8 |
Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 31% | 28% | +8.7 |
| Total | 100% | 34% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- insurance law
- sales promotion techniques
- principles of insurance
- actuarial science
- claims procedures
- types of insurance
- calculate insurance rate
- protect client interests
- analyse insurance needs
- inform on insurance products
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 3321
IS WORK OVER?
Customer support agent
36%
#15 / 103
View rankingCustomer support agent
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 17% | 28% | +4.8 |
Keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 55% | +8.3 |
Complete contract forms, prepare change of address records, or issue service discontinuance orders, using computers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 55% | +7.2 |
Check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Solicit sales of new or additional services or products.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Resolve customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, or adjusting bills.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 36% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- customer insight
- characteristics of products
- customer service
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- communicate with customers
- use databases
- answer incoming calls
- keep records of customer interaction
- perform customer management
- collect customer data
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-4051.00· ESCO/ISCO 4222