6 January 2026

How to Answer Client Coverage Queries in Under 2 Minutes

The 'Response Lag' erodes client trust and wastes valuable time. Discover how Cluda.ai helps UK insurance brokers deliver instant, precise answers to coverage queries, strengthening client relationships and boosting efficiency.

Mick McGurn

CEO

Mick McGurn

CEO

Mick McGurn

CEO

Optimising Client Queries: AI for UK Insurance Brokers
Optimising Client Queries: AI for UK Insurance Brokers
Optimising Client Queries: AI for UK Insurance Brokers

Addressing the 'Response Lag' Problem for UK Insurance Brokers

Clients expect immediate answers. The common refrain of 'I'll have to check the file and get back to you' is an age-old challenge. This 'Response Lag' isn't just about an inconvenience for the client; it signals a delay and potentially a perceived lack of immediate knowledge on your part. Harnessing AI offers a crucial solution to this pervasive issue within the sector.

Traditionally, answering a client's specific coverage check query means navigating through multiple complex policy documents. This often involves downloading PDFs, sifting through pages for exclusions or specific limits, and then cross-referencing against internal notes or previous correspondence. This manual process is time-consuming and often takes you away from more productive, client-facing work or new business development.

This delay can directly impact client satisfaction and retention. When clients can't get an instant answer quickly, they might question the value you provide or seek advice elsewhere. Moreover, it exposes your firm to potential E&O risks if an answer is rushed or based on incomplete information from a rapidly scanned document.

Delivering an Instant Answer to Coverage Check with Cluda.ai

Cluda.ai is built to eliminate the 'Response Lag' and empower UK insurance brokers to answer a client query with speed and confidence. We turn your unstructured policy documents - from 'Commercial Combined Schedules' to 'Professional Indemnity' wordings - into instantly searchable and actionable data.

Our AI Assistant uses Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) technology, trained specifically on your firm's repository of policy documents. This means when a client calls with a question, you can access an intelligent chat interface that understands the nuances of commercial insurance language. For example:

  • Scenario: A client asks, "Are my laptops covered for theft outside the office?"


    • Cluda's Response: "Based on your 'Commercial Property' wording, Section 3.2.1, portable electronic equipment is covered for theft away from the premises, subject to forcible and violent entry. Please refer to page 17 of your latest 'Policy Wording' for full terms and conditions."

Each instant answer is backed by precise citations, linking directly back to the source document and page number. This significantly reduces the risk of errors or misinterpretations that can arise from rapid manual review. You maintain the 'Human-in-the-Loop' control; Cluda provides the draft, and you provide the final, expert confirmation.

Streamlining Your Client Communications with Insurance Broker Workflow Software

Beyond instant answers, Cluda.ai integrates seamlessly into your everyday workflow. Our Client Environment feature can integrate with your Outlook or existing platforms. Imagine receiving a client email with a client query. Cluda can intelligently analyse it and help auto-draft a response, embedding the correct policy references and excerpts. This dramatically cuts down on the 'Admin Trap' of manually composing replies and searching for information, acting as critical insurance broker workflow software.

For more complex scenarios, our Policy Comparison functionality allows you to quickly compare terms across multiple 'Schedules', 'Endorsements', or even different insurer wordings. If a client is querying a change at renewal, you can instantly highlight the differences in cover, policy limits, or excesses. This capability is invaluable when you're trying to demonstrate the added value of a specific policy over a cheaper alternative, moving beyond just price into actual coverage quality. Our Renewal Reports also contribute to this streamlined approach.

Cluda also centralises your policy data, mitigating the 'Server Dig' of searching for the latest documents. All documents are indexed and searchable, ensuring you're always working with the most current information, which is critical for E&O mitigation and maintaining consistent client service across your brokerage. Our robust API Integrations further enhance connectivity.

Enhancing Broker Expertise with AI for UK Insurance Brokers

Cluda.ai is not about replacing the expertise of a seasoned broker. It is about augmenting it, enabling you to deliver unparalleled client service, mitigate risks, and reclaim valuable time. By providing quick, accurate, and cited answers, you build stronger client relationships and solidify your position as a trusted advisor. Stop the endless searches and start focusing on what you do best: advising your clients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to compare insurance renewal schedules effectively?

Cluda.ai's Policy Comparison functionality allows brokers to quickly compare terms across multiple policy schedules, endorsements, or even different insurer wordings. This feature highlights differences in cover, policy limits, or excesses, enabling you to clearly articulate changes to clients at renewal. Our Renewal Reports also aid in this process.

How does AI for UK insurance brokers improve client response times?

AI for UK insurance brokers, specifically Cluda.ai, leverages Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) technology to quickly convert unstructured policy documents into searchable data. This allows brokers to provide instant and accurate answers to client queries, complete with precise citations, significantly reducing the 'Response Lag' and enhancing client satisfaction.

What are the benefits of integrating insurance broker workflow software?

Integrating insurance broker workflow software like Cluda.ai streamlines operations by automating tasks such as drafting responses to client queries and centralising document management. This reduces manual effort, improves accuracy, and ensures consistency across the brokerage. Enhanced workflow also frees up brokers to focus on client relationships and new business development.