This is how AI in the pensions and retirement industry is transforming Colombia
When a person inquires about their retirement savings, they are not just asking for data; they are seeking peace of mind. They expect a clear and timely response about the future they have diligently built. For any financial institution, delivering on that promise is critical.
But what happens when the volume of inquiries outpaces the capacity to respond?


The challenge: Overwhelming inquiries and manual processes

A leading savings and investment platform in Colombia, was facing a significant operational bottleneck. With over 30 years of experience, the company serves more than 8.5 million clients and manages assets exceeding USD$45.6 billion. Within this massive operation, the firm received an average of 2,000 monthly inquiries related to the status of retirement benefits.
This situation created service delays and a strained client experience (CX). Without a scalable solution, the manual process was affecting both efficiency and customer satisfaction. The goal was clear: streamline the inquiry management process and deliver valuable information in the shortest time possible.
How can an AI agent improve customer service?
To address this challenge, an intelligent agent was implemented using Agentforce, an autonomous and proactive solution from Salesforce. This was not a simple chatbot, but a specialized, AI-powered assistant designed to consult retirement case data and provide answers in natural language. This was the first Salesforce intelligent agent of its kind in Latin America.
Unlike traditional chatbots, Agentforce integrates deeply with the company's databases, like Data Cloud, to access real-time, personalized client information. This allows it to not only answer queries but also understand who the user is, their history, and their potential needs. Furthermore, its continuous learning capabilities mean that every interaction makes it smarter, allowing it to fine-tune its responses to become increasingly accurate, efficient, and empathetic.
The agent was built to understand the company's entire business flow, from the initial filing and normalization of a case to contribution collection and the final benefit determination. This allows human advisors to quickly and accurately verify the status of any request.
To ensure accuracy and consistency, its architecture was based on five key elements:
- Initial context: The agent's role was defined as an expert advisor, providing it with relevant case information, including client data and request details.
- Additional data: The agent was integrated with Data Cloud, which functions as its single source of truth. This ensures all responses are generated from verified information.
- Logical conditions: Specific validation rules were established (e.g., "if the case meets conditions X and Y, provide response A; otherwise, respond B").
- Style and tone guidelines: The language and vocabulary were defined to ensure all communication aligned with the company's brand voice.
- Final response structure: Detailed instructions were provided on how to structure the final output, including greetings, specific data points, and next steps.
The workflow is triggered automatically when a case is marked "In Progress." The system queries the client's data, executes the prompts, and generates a response. This is then formatted into a PDF template and emailed to the client, while the case is flagged for a final review by a human advisor.

AI for efficiency in the pensions industry and a better customer experience

With this solution, the financial firm not only boosted its operational efficiency but also transformed its customer experience.
In the words of our client:
"Technology is only meaningful when it transforms people's lives. With Agentforce, we have strengthened our digital ecosystem to provide immediate, personalized, and efficient service to our more than 8.5 million users."
The scaled-up results demonstrate a comprehensive transformation:
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97% of all transactions are now digital and assisted by AI models.
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24/7 support is available to all users, ensuring constant assistance.
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A significant reduction in operational response times across the board.
For the business: Efficiency that drives growth and member engagement
The initial pilot was a resounding success, with the average case handling time dropping from 20 minutes to just 4 minutes. This initial 10% coverage saved approximately 63 advisor hours each month.
Today, the solution has scaled to become a cornerstone of the company's operations. Agentforce now handles peaks in demand without compromising service quality and provides the company with unprecedented analytical power to process millions of data points in real time.
This has been key to strategic decision-making and has driven the digital transaction rate to 97%.
For the people: Answers that arrive on time
By automating routine inquiries, service advisors can focus on providing deeper, more meaningful support. This accelerates overall response times and improves the quality of service, directly boosting client satisfaction.
This level of service is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of the contact channel clients choose. Whether through the website, mobile app, or social media, every interaction is consistent, seamless, and tailored to their individual needs, building greater trust and peace of mind.
What do we mean by ‘Technology with a purpose’?
This case proves that technology's true value is realized when it solves human problems. This isn't just about process automation; it's about unlocking human talent to focus on what truly matters.
Ultimately, improving people's lives means turning a long wait into a timely answer and transforming uncertainty into peace of mind.
Industries like retirement services, banking, and insurance don't just process numbers; they are custodians of the dreams, security, and hard work of millions. In this context, artificial intelligence can help build trustworthy institutions that empower people to achieve a dignified and secure retirement.
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