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When customers are willing to disclose information in the insurance industry: A multi-group analysis comparing ten countries

Steiner, Philipp Hendrik, Maas, Peter·2018·International Journal of Bank Marketing

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to show antecedents of customers’ information disclosure in the insurance industry and demonstrate central levers that foster customers’ information disclosure to companies in the insurance sector. Design/methodology/approach: A conceptual model is presented, which is empirically tested with 3,494 insurance customers from ten counties with structural equation modelling and multi-group analysis. Findings: Customer value in the insurance industry consists of three factors (customer value provided by the company, the agent, and the product) and affects information disclosure directly and indirectly (via satisfaction and trust). Research limitations/implications: Antecedents of customers’ information disclosure in the insurance industry were identified. Moreover, the authors show that, in line with resource exchange theory, customers are willing to disclose personal and behavioral data to an insurance company in exchange for lower premiums or additional services. Practical implications: Customers expect benefits in exchange for their personal data. In combination with new technologies (e.g. smartphones or wearables), companies can offer tailored products to their customers and can create a win -win situation for customers as well as insurance companies. Originality/value: The paper identifies the antecedents of customers’ information disclosure in the insurance industry with a conceptual model. This model is tested in ten countries and offers insights in established (e.g. USA) as well as emergent markets (e.g. Brazil).

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Authors
Steiner, P. H., & Maas, P.
Affiliations
University of St.Gallen (CH)
Venue
International Journal of Bank Marketing
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2018-05-24
Volume
36
Issue
6
Pages
1015-1033
ISSN
0265-2323 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2803277171
Cited by
24
References
89
Citations by year
2025: 3 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 1
FWCI
3.98
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • International Journal of Bank Marketing (publishedVersion)
  • Alexandria (UniSG) (University of St.Gallen) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Privacy, Security, and Data Protection
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Customer Service Quality and Loyalty
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Information Systems and Management › Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
Keywords
customer information disclosure, insurance customers, customer value, customer satisfaction, consumer trust, resource exchange theory, personal data, behavioral data, insurance agents, insurance products, premium discounts, wearable devices, cross-national comparison

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