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INSTEC Unveils Native Windows Commercial Package Policy Processing Solution at 2002 ACORD Conference

Illinois-based INSTEC unveiled the industry’s first complete, native Windows commercial package policy processing solution earlier this week at the 2002 ACORD Conference “Real World Solutions,” in Orlando, Fla. The QuickSolver Commercial Package Policy (CPP) software is a countrywide rating and …

Fujitsu Consulting Works with Intel to Launch

Fujitsu Consulting, a global provider of management and technology consulting, has launched its new insurance services and solutions suite. Working with Intel, they have developed a business collaboration and process automation solution that will cut back on repetitive manual entry …

ACORD Notes Performances of Companies, Individuals at 2002 Conference

Orlando—The 2002 ACORD Conference “Real World Solutions” wrapped up May 21 with a host of companies and individuals taking home awards for their performances over the last year in the industry. Among the winners were: (Business Automation Improvement Award): Acuity, …

TechAssure Conference Aimed at New and Emerging Risks

TechAssure agent members gathered in Boston recently to discuss and look for solutions in solving the risk management needs of the technology community. TechAssure is an independent affiliation of agents and brokers. The meeting activities included: A Forum on Sales …

Where is P/C Industry Headed’

Orlando – “We cannot afford to pay another loss like 9/11.” Just one of the thoughts of Frank Coyne, president and CEO of Insurance Services Office (ISO), during a general sessions panel on the final day of the 2002 ACORD …

CSC Unveils iSolutions Tools and S3+ Billing at ACORD

Computer Sciences Corporation introduced new versions of two property and casualty insurance software applications, iSolutions Tools and S3+ Billing at ACORD’s 2002 Conference. Both applications meet CSC’s service-oriented architecture requirements, enabling rapid integration and implementation with clients’ existing systems. The …

Hartford Partners with IVANS, HNC, and Access CoverageCorp

The Hartford Financial Services Group announced a series of new initiatives that enable agents to do business with the insurer using processes that meet their agency’s specific needs. The initiatives involve IVANS’ Transformation Station, HNC’s Blaze Advisor and Access CoverageCorp’s …

Travelers Advances with Real-Time Transactions

Travelers unveiled two advancements for real-time transactions based on the ACORD XML standard. The company announced that it is in production with a real-time single-entry, multiple-company interface (SEMCI) capability for quoting personal auto insurance policies—enabling agents to quote an auto …

Insurance Industry Looking to Meet Technology Challenges

Orlando – Issues surround every business across the U.S. and the world for that matter. But what strategic issues are facing the insurance industry in 2002? Panelists, with sometimes varying points of view, tried to address that May 19 during …

AUGIE Agency Survey Offers Up Numbers

Orlando – “The thing that surprised me the most was just how much of the survey wasn’t that surprising,” ACORD vice president Rick Gilman commented. According to Gilman, the result of the AUGIE Agency Survey showed that agencies overwhelmingly are …