Assessing What Matters Most in Health Insurance Choices: An IPMA Study of Customer Attitude and Perceived Credibility As Mediators

  • Authors

    • Rathindranath Banerjee GITAM School of Business, GITAM(Deemed to be University) Visakhapatnam India
    • Anjani Devi S GITAM School of Business, GITAM(Deemed to be University) Visakhapatnam India
    • Palisetti Giribabu GITAM School of Business, GITAM(Deemed to be University) Visakhapatnam India
    https://doi.org/10.14419/dbs6kb51

    Received date: July 26, 2025

    Accepted date: August 18, 2025

    Published date: September 1, 2025

  • Digital platform quality, Perceived value, Trust, Attitude, Health insurance, IPMA

  • Abstract

    This study investigates the influence of perceived value, digital platform quality, and trust on purchase intention toward health insurance, emphasizing the mediating roles of customer attitude and perceived credibility. Drawing from the Theory of Planned Behavior and service quality literature, this research adopts a quantitative approach, collecting data from 421 policyholders across South India using a structured questionnaire. Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed to examine the hypothesized relationships, followed by Importance-Performance Map Analysis (IPMA) to prioritize managerial actions. The results reveal that trust and perceived value significantly impact purchase intention, both directly and indirectly through the mediators. Digital platform quality influences purchase intention mainly through enhanced perceived credibility and positive attitudes. IPMA findings further suggest that while trust and customer attitude are of high importance, their performance remains suboptimal, indicating a gap that insurers need to address. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers and insurance companies aiming to enhance consumer engagement by focusing on improving digital experience, transparency, and overall perceived value. Practical implications and strategic recommendations are discussed for creating more customer-centric insurance services.

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    Banerjee, R. ., S, A. D., & Giribabu , P. . (2025). Assessing What Matters Most in Health Insurance Choices: An IPMA Study of Customer Attitude and Perceived Credibility As Mediators. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(5), 90-103. https://doi.org/10.14419/dbs6kb51