Mediating Role of Customer Trust in the Relationship between Promotion on Customer Satisfaction

https://doi.org/10.56225/finbe.v1i2.88

Authors

  • Benhart Nainggolan Department of Management, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Bina Karya Tebing Tinggi, Indonesia
  • Eka Mayastika Sinaga Department of Management, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Bina Karya Tebing Tinggi, Indonesia

Keywords:

promotion, customer trust, customer satisfaction, insurance company

Abstract

Today, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the world since March 2020 and has affected the insurance industry insurance companies are facing a sharp decline in the value of stocks, bonds, and property. This study aims to identify customer satisfaction levels during pandemics in using insurance services. This quantitative study uses a survey questionnaire of 97 respondents. The data was analysed using Partial Least Square, which was assisted by the statistical software SmartPLS-3. The result indicated that the promotion significantly and positively affects customer satisfaction. Besides that, this study found that customer trust does not mediate the relationship between promotion and customer satisfaction. In conclusion, this study has successfully identified the promotion effect on customer satisfaction and the role of customer trust in customer satisfaction.

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Published

2022-08-31

How to Cite

Nainggolan, B., & Sinaga, E. M. (2022). Mediating Role of Customer Trust in the Relationship between Promotion on Customer Satisfaction. Frontiers in Business and Economics, 1(2), 79–85. https://doi.org/10.56225/finbe.v1i2.88

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