For those of you who keep archives of IJ, you’ll notice that almost one year ago (to the day of writing, actually) I wrote a column talking about viruses and worms. Creepy, isn’t it. At the time, I was talking …
For those of you who keep archives of IJ, you’ll notice that almost one year ago (to the day of writing, actually) I wrote a column talking about viruses and worms. Creepy, isn’t it. At the time, I was talking …
Beginning in June, The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. will begin providing agencies with the ability to complete applications and receive and accept binding insurance quotes in real time through their agency management systems. “We’ve piloted the process with agents, …
The personal insurance division of Royal & SunAlliance USA has successfully launched Orion AutoLink, its web-based agency interface for nonstandard auto insurance products, in 23 states where those products, marketed under the brand name of Orion Auto, are sold. AutoLink …
Travelers Property Casualty has launched a new integrated business system for independent agents. The system exceeds the insurance industry’s standard platform by connecting all aspects of sales and service, allowing agents to cost effectively and efficiently leverage their strength in …
Very few agencies tell short stories about agency management systems. ItÕs usually more of a trial-and-error tale that includes a series of purchases, regret and, in many cases, a happy ending that is contingent on finally finding the product right …
Sure, independent agencies offer a choice of markets. That’s a nice benefit. But it also means you must key in customer information more than once in different formats and screens to accommodate the various companies. Add to that the agency …
Large commercial insurance agencies, issuing perhaps tens of thousands of certificates of insurance per year, often face a dilemma: how can the process be made more efficient and effective? However, technological developments over the past few years have resulted in …
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas’ annual convention kicks off June 8-10 at the Wyndham Anatole Hotel in Dallas. The opening day will include a full lineup of innovative and practical workshops presented by nationally recognized experts. Young insurance professionals …
Sure, independent agencies offer a choice of markets. That’s a nice benefit. But it also means you must key in customer information more than once in different formats and screens to accommodate the various companies. Add to that the agency …
