Digitalizing Compassion: A Unified CRM for Funeral Insurance Services

See how a leading European banking group leveraged MS Dynamics 365 to automate funeral insurance workflows and deliver a personalized digital experience for 800,000 clients.

What’s Inside?

  • Integration of a personalized digital portal for subscribers and their families to manage funeral wishes and estimates.
  • Automation of the end-to-end insurance journey, from initial simulation to multi-actor communication.
  • Strategic use of geolocation services to connect subscribers with the nearest funeral service providers.

Context

A leading European retail banking group sought to modernize its funeral insurance offer, which provides capital and organizational support for end-of-life services. Given the sensitivity of the service, the client required a robust digital foundation to handle complex administrative tasks while maintaining a high level of empathy and personalization for its 800,000 members.

Défis

The primary objective was to replace fragmented manual processes with a streamlined digital environment. The project faced several critical hurdles:

  • Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to strict financial standards and internal group governance for sensitive data.
  • Process Complexity: Covering the full lifecycle of the customer relationship, from initial offer to operational service delivery.
  • Geographic Precision: Enabling users to quickly identify and contact local service providers during critical moments.

The Solution

The firm implemented a comprehensive ecosystem based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure Storage.

  • Personalized Digital Space: A dedicated portal for subscribers and families to record final wishes and run cost simulations.
  • Bing Maps Integration: Embedded geolocation features to search for nearby funeral partners and request immediate quotes.
  • Automated Communication Hub: A dedicated channel facilitating seamless interaction between subscribers, relatives, and service providers.

Our Contribution

Our team acted as a strategic partner to bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and operational efficiency.

  • End-to-End Construction: Leading the design and implementation of the target solution.
  • Functional Customization: Deeply tailoring the user interface to meet the specific emotional and professional needs of the banking sector.
  • Workflow Automation: Implementing complex logic for automated fee calculations, document generation (PDF), and email triggers.

Benefits

The implementation transformed the service into a high-performance digital engine for growth and client satisfaction:

  • Operational Excellence: Complete automation of administrative processes, including quotes and contract generation.
  • Enhanced Reliability: Real-time calculation of estimated costs, providing transparency for subscribers.
  • Improved Accessibility: Faster response times through the dedicated communication portal and integrated mapping tools.

Key Figures & Dates

  • Project duration: 2017 – 2018
  • Workload: 500+ man-days
  • Impact: 65 specialized users managing services for a massive banking client base
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