New research from Accenture reveals that insurance executives are planning a significant increase in artificial intelligence (AI) investments by 2026. This intent emerges despite a widening skills gap within insurance organizations.

The "Pulse of Change" poll, which surveyed 3,650 C-suite leaders across 20 industries and 20 countries, indicated that 90% of the 218 senior insurance executives intend to spend more on AI during this period. The findings underscore the industry's strong commitment to AI adoption, while also highlighting existing challenges in developing adequate talent.