Transforming Customer Support with AI Chatbots to Reduce Call Center Load
The Challenge: Breaking the Cycle of High Volume & High Cost
The insurer’s call center faced high operational pressure and inefficiency, driven by repetitive queries and limited availability.
Key pain points included:
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High Volume of Repetitive Calls: Approximately 70% of calls involved routine queries like premium due dates or required claim documents.
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Agent Burnout & Churn: Staff were overwhelmed with low-value, repetitive tasks, resulting in high turnover.
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Long Wait Times: Customers experienced average waits of 8–10 minutes during peak hours.
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High Operational Costs: Annual call center expenses exceeded $35M, largely due to staffing and training.
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Limited Availability: No 24/7 service left customers frustrated and delayed issue resolution outside business hours.
The insurer needed a scalable, intelligent automation solution to handle high call volumes, improve customer experience, and reduce operational costs while maintaining service quality.
The Solution: Amantra Conversational AI + RPA Integration
Amantra deployed a multilingual, omnichannel AI chatbot with seamless integration into the insurer’s backend systems:- Intelligent Query Handling: Automated FAQs, policy information, claim status checks, and renewal reminders.
- Process Automation via RPA: Premium payment confirmations, policy updates, and claims initiation handled end-to-end without human intervention.
- Smart Escalation: For complex cases, the chatbot transferred the conversation to a human agent with full context, reducing handling time by 30%.
- Omnichannel Presence: Chatbot deployed across website, mobile app, WhatsApp, and IVR voice bots.
- Continuous Learning: Using NLP and feedback loops, the chatbot improved accuracy and understanding over time.
The Results: Tangible Business Impact
- 45% reduction in total call volume within six months.
- 60% of routine inquiries fully automated, freeing agents to focus on high-value cases.
- $12M annual cost savings through reduced staffing needs.
- 25% improvement in First Contact Resolution (FCR) due to AI pre-screening and context transfer.
- 24/7 support availability improved customer satisfaction and loyalty scores.