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Seven in 10 Insurers Say They Deliver Personalized Experiences; Fewer Than Half of Consumers Agree

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TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) released an insurance study showing a large gap between insurer and consumer views on personalization. While 70% of insurers believe they deliver personalized experiences, only 43% of consumers and 32% of Gen Z agree.

The report cites misaligned priorities, poor data quality and departmental data silos as major barriers. It stresses that connecting identity data across systems can help insurers maintain a persistent customer view and improve personalization across the policy lifecycle, from marketing to claims.

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In the Jun 18 session, TRU gained 0.25%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement underscores a gap between insurers’ personalization claims and consumer perception...
Analysis

This announcement underscores a gap between insurers’ personalization claims and consumer perceptions, with only 43% of consumers and 32% of Gen Z seeing personalization. It reinforces TransUnion’s identity-focused offerings while highlighting execution and data-integration challenges as key watchpoints.

Key Figures

Insurers claiming personalization: 70% Consumers seeing personalization: 43% Gen Z seeing personalization: 32% +4 more
7 metrics
Insurers claiming personalization 70% Share of insurers saying they deliver personalized experiences
Consumers seeing personalization 43% Share of consumers who agree insurers deliver personalized experiences
Gen Z seeing personalization 32% Gen Z consumers reporting personalized experiences from insurers
Summit attendees 112 Insurance professionals at TransUnion Insurance Summit
Leaders prioritizing investments 46% Insurance leaders prioritizing hyper-personalization, AI targeting and digital transformation
Leaders citing consumer expectations 10% Insurance leaders citing evolving consumer expectations as key driver
Data silos barrier 62% Insurance leaders citing departmental data silos as biggest barrier

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 16 (Positive)
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Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Jun 16 Executive appointment Positive +2.4% New Chief Marketing and Communications Officer role added to leadership.
Jun 11 Consumer study release Neutral -3.2% Q2 2026 Consumer Pulse report on optimism and affordability pressures.
Jun 03 AI data partnership Positive -5.9% Expansion of TruIQ Data Enrichment on Snowflake AI Data Cloud.
Jun 02 Partner award Positive -5.9% Named 2026 Media and Entertainment Snowflake Product Partner of the Year.
May 27 Trust recognition Positive +0.4% Named one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2026 by Newsweek.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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Recent TRU news often sees mixed reactions, with some positive partnership and recognition items followed by notable share price declines.

Key Terms

hyper-personalization, digital transformation, first-party data
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hyper-personalization technical
"46% of insurance leaders prioritize investments in hyper-personalization, AI targeting, digital transformation"
Hyper-personalization uses real-time data and automated tools to tailor products, messages, or experiences to an individual customer’s needs and behavior—like a tailor who adjusts a suit to the exact measurements and preferences of one person. For investors it matters because it can raise sales and customer loyalty by making offerings more relevant, but it also introduces costs and risks around data, technology and regulation that can affect margins and growth potential.
digital transformation technical
"46% of insurance leaders prioritize investments in hyper-personalization, AI targeting, digital transformation"
Digital transformation is the process of using digital technologies to fundamentally change how organizations operate, deliver value, and connect with customers. It often involves updating systems, automating tasks, and improving digital tools to increase efficiency and stay competitive. For investors, it signifies a company's ability to adapt to technological advances, which can impact its growth prospects and long-term success.
first-party data technical
"Most insurers have a wealth of first-party data, but it remains inconsistent across departments"
First-party data is information a company collects directly from its own customers and users through interactions like purchases, website visits, app usage, subscriptions, or surveys. For investors it matters because this data is exclusive, typically more accurate and cost-effective than third-party sources, and helps the company target customers, predict sales, improve products, and comply with privacy rules — like a store’s loyalty list versus a bought mailing list.

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TransUnion report finds the gap is even wider for Gen Z

CHICAGO, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) study reveals a significant gap between insurers’ perceptions and consumer experience. While 70% of insurers say they deliver personalized experiences, only 43% of consumers agree. The disconnect is even more pronounced among Gen Z, with just 32% reporting personalized experiences.

TransUnion presented the research at its recent Insurance Summit, which brought together 112 insurance professionals.

“Persistent inflation has heightened consumers’ focus on price and value,” said Patrick Foy, senior director of strategic planning for TransUnion’s insurance business. “When customers don’t feel engaged through personalization, they’re more likely to switch providers, even for modest price differences. Insurers should be especially concerned that so few Gen Z consumers report personalization, as they represent the future of the market.”

The biggest challenges to personalization
The report underscores the importance of delivering personalized experiences across the entire policy lifecycle to demonstrate value and strengthen engagement. However, many insurers struggle to do so due to misaligned organizational priorities and fragmented, siloed identity data.

The report found that 46% of insurance leaders prioritize investments in hyper-personalization, AI targeting, digital transformation and martech modernization. However, most base these decisions on internal growth targets and revenue goals. Far fewer prioritize evolving consumer expectations, which ranked fifth, with only 10% citing them as a key driver. This gap suggests insurers aim to improve personalization but have not fully prioritized customer needs.

More than half of insurance leaders cited poor or incomplete data and integration as barriers to personalization. Additionally, 62% said departmental data silos are the biggest barrier to effective data and customer relationship management strategies.

“Most insurers have a wealth of first-party data, but it remains inconsistent across departments, and few organizations operate from a unified source of truth,” said Karen Imbrogno, co-author of the study and manager of market development for TransUnion’s insurance business. “As a result, many insurers are operating with an incomplete view of the customer, and you can’t personalize to someone you can’t see.”

The report highlights that connecting consumer identity across multiple signals enables insurers to maintain a persistent view of their customers and deliver personalized and seamless experiences across the policy lifecycle. From initial advertising to customer service and claims, insurers who get identity right can make customers feel confident that they are well protected.

To explore findings from the full Insurance report, click here and watch the TransUnion webinar: From Boardroom Bets to Buyer Beliefs: Bridging Marketing Strategy and Expectation.

To learn how TransUnion’s identity solutions help insurers deliver more precise personalization and create consistent, seamless customer experiences, click, here.

About the surveys
TransUnion partnered with Arizant, an independent B2Bresearch firm, to field a blind quantitative study examining how insurance leaders prioritize personalization, data strategy and customer engagement. The study surveyed 100 senior insurance decision-makers who: serve across business lines, including: property and casualty (P&C), life and multiline; were employed at a company with at least $2 billion in annual revenue; and were a director or above.

In addition, TransUnion fielded a consumer study that was nationally representative of US insurance consumers to measure expectations, perceptions, and experience across key lifecycle moments.

About TransUnion (NYSE: TRU)
TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 13,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. We do this with a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. Through our acquisitions and technology investments we have developed innovative solutions that extend beyond our strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics. As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good® — and it leads to economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for millions of people around the world. http://www.transunion.com/business

ContactDave Blumberg
TransUnion

E-maildavid.blumberg@transunion.com

Telephone312-972-6646



FAQ

What did TransUnion (TRU) reveal about insurance personalization in June 2026?

TransUnion reported a sizable gap between insurer perceptions and consumer experience on personalization. According to TransUnion, 70% of insurers believe they deliver personalized experiences, while only 43% of consumers and 32% of Gen Z agree, highlighting a misalignment in expectations.

How big is the personalization gap between insurers and Gen Z consumers in the TransUnion (TRU) study?

The study found Gen Z consumers report the lowest personalization levels. According to TransUnion, only 32% of Gen Z feel they receive personalized insurance experiences, compared with 70% of insurers who believe they deliver personalization, signaling a major generational expectations gap.

What barriers to insurance personalization did the TransUnion (TRU) report identify?

The report cited data and organizational issues as key obstacles. According to TransUnion, more than half of insurance leaders point to poor or incomplete data and integration, while 62% say departmental data silos hinder effective data and customer relationship management strategies.

How are insurance leaders prioritizing investments according to the TransUnion (TRU) insurance study?

Insurance leaders are focusing on technology-driven initiatives. According to TransUnion, 46% prioritize hyper-personalization, AI targeting, digital transformation and martech modernization, while evolving consumer expectations rank fifth, with only 10% citing them as a primary driver of investment decisions.

Why does TransUnion (TRU) highlight identity data as critical for insurers?

TransUnion emphasizes that connected identity data enables a persistent customer view. According to TransUnion, inconsistent first-party data and lack of a unified source of truth leave insurers with incomplete customer insight, limiting their ability to personalize experiences across advertising, service and claims.