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by OldIndyAgent
Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Agency Management System
Replies: 92
Views: 409717

Re: Agency Management System

IVANS doesn't give a crapola about AMS. Call them. I bet they will continue to support ALL of these systems with download long after the vendors stop.

Only thing, you will be not be paying $$$ a month. Was AMS really doing that much to earn it anyway?
by OldIndyAgent
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:38 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Agency Management System
Replies: 92
Views: 409717

Re: Agency Management System

Honestly, if you liked your previous system, you should have stayed with it. AMS has had customers stay on platforms 10+ years and just quit paying support. Not something they really talk about. They have customers on systems they haven't supported since 2000...you just don't get updates.
by OldIndyAgent
Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:58 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Applied EPIC vs. antivirus
Replies: 5
Views: 13823

Re: Applied EPIC vs. antivirus

Dump AVG and FAST, it is probably their issue. We have seen them have all kinds of issues with other software. HUGE liability issue for you--- AVG was just cited to be SECRETLY recording and sending your data off. RUN, RUN FAST!!! I would recommend Mbam from Malwarebytes, Kapersky, etc. Stay away fr...
by OldIndyAgent
Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:34 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Take the Harford "Agent's Challenge"
Replies: 28
Views: 62381

Re: Take the Harford "Agent's Challenge"

I'm curious how they get away with this. Rates have to be filed and they can't charge two different rates based on the same risk. It seems challenging this at the Dept of Insurance and in court via state agent associations would fix this. Progressive got their hats handed to them back in the 90's fo...
by OldIndyAgent
Tue Jul 08, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Anybody using CloudAMS.com ? Agency Management System $39 mo
Replies: 6
Views: 10317

Re: Anybody using CloudAMS.com ? Agency Management System $3

If its AMS...nuff said, its not AMS so I agree a discussion is relevant. Interesting that obvious stuff like links and ACORD would be misspelled. The website is registered in Kirkland WA, less than 15 minutes from AMS in Bothell WA. The features promised seem to be more than a startup could ever hop...
by OldIndyAgent
Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:01 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Anybody using CloudAMS.com ? Agency Management System $39 mo
Replies: 6
Views: 10317

Re: Anybody using CloudAMS.com ? Agency Management System $3

If its not AMS, they picked a very poor name, and it causes confusion with AMS, possibly a trademark issue.
AMS (tm) is owned by Vertafore, http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/showfield ... 1uzr5.9.13

Nuff said is just that, the AMS topic has been beat to death, and Hitler invoked.
by OldIndyAgent
Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Agency Management System
Replies: 243
Views: 2750828

Re: Agency Management System

You guys shilling for AMS... you have only 1 or 2 posts... kambers...get a paycheck from AMS? Truth is, this does affect the users. Every time, it seems one of these sales happens, cuts are made to staff... That is why so many agencies have to buy support from outside vendors. I was very disappointe...
by OldIndyAgent
Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:08 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Agency Management System
Replies: 243
Views: 2750828

Re: Agency Management System

Zale, Muenzies, and others out, New CEO in, .... Change is in the air... sale???
by OldIndyAgent
Wed Jan 29, 2014 12:24 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Agency Management System
Replies: 243
Views: 2750828

Re: Agency Management System

AMS Vertafore is letting experienced staff go... Usually when they do this it means they are trimming the books to sell the company. I heard they let all 12 of the agency management system integration developers go too. Meanwhile, Applied is hiring like crazy. Maybe Applied will by Vertafore... Now ...
by OldIndyAgent
Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Travelers reducing commissions
Replies: 69
Views: 249008

Re: Travelers reducing commissions

Look around...
I know of one company with realtime electronic submission with bound/underwritten quotes paying 17% NB in P&C. ...And they are getting ALL THE BUSINESS they want, all day long. Why keep sending business to companies like Progressive if they are going to eat your book???
by OldIndyAgent
Mon May 20, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Foremost Commission Cuts
Replies: 7
Views: 11314

Re: Foremost Commission Cuts

Rav, Your right its called a RIF, Reduction in Force. Instead of raising rates Foremost can cut policies in force simply by cutting commissions. Thereby bypassing state approval and letting the market shift. What do you think would have happened if State Farm had went to 5% homeowners new commission...
by OldIndyAgent
Fri May 17, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Foremost Commission Cuts
Replies: 7
Views: 11314

Re: Foremost Commission Cuts

Mr. Paul,
You already have a place to put it wink wink. But for anyone else in Missouri (outside of the metros St. Louis, KC, Columbia), private message me if you need one.
by OldIndyAgent
Mon May 13, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: What is your biggest pain as an agent?
Replies: 45
Views: 84087

Re: What is your biggest pain as an agent?

How would you like to be a Farmers agent and be tied to IE 9? Now along comes Windows automatic update and you come in the next morning...NOTHING WORKS!!! IE10 was automatically installed overnight to thousands of Farmers agents...ROFL.
by OldIndyAgent
Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:53 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Non compete lawsuit
Replies: 34
Views: 46154

Re: Non compete lawsuit

See an attorney. 25 miles is a little bogus but so is the fact he only 3 commissions...it would be better if he had got no compensation, then the non-compete would be null and void. You have to have quid-pro-quo (compensation) for a contract to be valid. If you move 5 miles, and agree to not solicit...