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<p>Bot: Creating definition</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>🤖 &#039;&#039;&#039;Robotic process automation&#039;&#039;&#039; is a technology that uses software bots to mimic repetitive, rule-based human actions within digital systems — and in insurance, it has become one of the most widely adopted tools for streamlining back-office and middle-office operations. Insurers and [[Definition:Third-party administrator|third-party administrators]] deploy these bots to handle tasks such as [[Definition:Policy administration|policy administration]], [[Definition:Claims processing|claims processing]] data entry, [[Definition:Premium|premium]] reconciliation, regulatory filing preparation, and [[Definition:Bordereaux|bordereaux]] management. Unlike broader [[Definition:Artificial intelligence|artificial intelligence]] systems that learn and adapt, robotic process automation operates on predefined rules, making it well suited for structured workflows where speed, accuracy, and auditability are paramount.<br /> <br /> ⚙️ In practice, an insurer implements robotic process automation by mapping a specific workflow — say, extracting data from emailed [[Definition:Loss run|loss runs]] and populating fields in an [[Definition:Underwriting|underwriting]] platform — and then configuring a bot to execute those steps automatically. The bot interacts with existing systems through the user interface or via application programming interfaces, which means deployment often requires minimal changes to [[Definition:Legacy system|legacy systems]]. Many carriers begin with high-volume, low-complexity processes such as [[Definition:First notice of loss|first notice of loss]] intake or [[Definition:Endorsement|endorsement]] processing, then scale to more sophisticated workflows that chain multiple bots together or integrate with [[Definition:Machine learning|machine learning]] models for document classification. Leading [[Definition:Insurtech|insurtech]] vendors and system integrators now offer pre-built insurance-specific bot templates, accelerating deployment timelines from months to weeks.<br /> <br /> 💡 The strategic value of robotic process automation for insurers extends well beyond cost reduction, though the efficiency gains are substantial — carriers routinely report processing time reductions of 60 to 80 percent on automated tasks. By removing manual touchpoints, bots reduce [[Definition:Operational risk|operational risk]] from keying errors, improve cycle times for [[Definition:Policy issuance|policy issuance]] and [[Definition:Claims settlement|claims settlement]], and free skilled staff to focus on judgment-intensive work like complex [[Definition:Claims adjudication|claims adjudication]] or relationship management. Regulators across jurisdictions have also taken note: firms that can demonstrate automated, auditable workflows often find it easier to satisfy [[Definition:Compliance|compliance]] requirements and respond to supervisory inquiries. As the insurance industry pursues broader [[Definition:Digital transformation|digital transformation]], robotic process automation frequently serves as the entry point — a pragmatic, lower-risk first step that builds organizational confidence before tackling more ambitious [[Definition:Artificial intelligence|AI]]-driven initiatives.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts:&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Artificial intelligence]]<br /> * [[Definition:Machine learning]]<br /> * [[Definition:Digital transformation]]<br /> * [[Definition:Insurtech]]<br /> * [[Definition:Straight-through processing]]<br /> * [[Definition:Legacy system]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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