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Tarheel Insurance To Provide Workers Comp Program Via Appulate
MGA To Connect Program To Appulate Agent Network
Mooresville, NC – August 8, 2019 Tarheel Insurance is excited to announce that it will offer its Workers Compensation program via Appulate.
Hiscox Real Time Quote Live in Appulate
Chicago, IL – August 5th, 2019 – Appulate today announced that Hiscox, a global specialist insurer, has gone live with a new tool from Appulate that allows MGAs and their agents to obtain quotes for its General Liability program for US small businesses. The program will permit agents to experience real-time quoting of GL risks within Appulate’s solution and give them the opportunity to bind policies through a Hiscox and MGA cobranded portal immediately afterwards.
MGAs using Appulate can bring this automated program to their own agents, as well as tap into the vast network of agencies that use Appulate nationwide. By using Appulate, retail agents will be able to upload ACORD applications and easily complete additional questions in order to receive a real-time quote.
Two MGAs (First Choice Insurance Intermediaries and Hull & Co.) were quick to take advantage of the automated program from Hiscox.
”Hiscox has developed an API that allows our agents to access Hiscox’s quotes in real-time, close and issue a policy on new sales before their competition” said Lou Lacovelli, President at First Choice Insurance Intermediaries. “Coupled with Hiscox excellent client service, this gives our agents a huge edge in meeting their sales goals each month and makes writing small business customers profitable for the agencies.”
“Hiscox offers a great product at competitive prices,” said Brian DeGraw, Vice President at Hull & Co. “Now that we can offer this product on Appulate, retail agents can take advantage of an automated solution to more quickly and efficiently provide coverage for their small business clients”
Hiscox’s small business General Liability program offers broad coverage for claims of bodily injury, property damage, personal injury, medical expenses and defense costs. The program is available nationally, with the exception of Alaska, and provides insurance for many industries, including artisan contractors, landscaping, janitorial services, retail stores, and most office-related professions.
“Our vision is to place our products in areas where our MGA/wholesale partners’ agents spend most of their time – whether that is a partner portal, carrier portal, or the Appulate platform.” said Will Chambers, Partnership Manager at Hiscox. “With Appulate attracting thousands of agents to their platform, offering our GL product through Appulate will allow our partners to get closer to their current agents and attract additional clientele as well.”
Chambers added, “We are also very excited to partner with Appulate, which can save agents time during the application process, so they can spend additional energy on the important things: customer relationships and identifying new opportunities.”
About Appulate
Founded in 2005, Appulate offers an unprecedented level of connectivity to streamline business processes through its innovative abilities to bridge data between insurance systems. Today, Appulate technology is used by more than 30,000 agents and has been recognized by key industry groups and analysts for its contribution to time and cost savings. The combination of Appulate’s advanced technology, outstanding lever of service and high value proposition have made them one of the fastest growing technology companies that serve the insurance industry.
Visit Appulate at www.appulate.com
About The Hiscox Group
Hiscox is a global specialist insurer, headquartered in Bermuda and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:HSX). Our ambition is to be a respected specialist insurer with a diverse portfolio by product and geography. We believe that building balance between catastrophe-exposed business and less volatile local specialty business gives us opportunities for profitable growth throughout the insurance cycle. It’s a long-standing strategy which in 2018 saw the business deliver a profit before tax of $137.4 million in a challenging year for insurers.
The Hiscox Group employs over 3,300 people in 14 countries and has customers worldwide. Through the retail businesses in the UK, Europe, Asia and the US, we offer a range of specialist insurance for professionals and business customers as well as homeowners. Internationally traded, bigger ticket business and reinsurance is underwritten through Hiscox London Market and Hiscox Re & ILS. In the US, Hiscox small business Insurance is underwritten by Hiscox Insurance Company Inc., a Chicago-based insurance company.
The General Liability coverage discussed above will be underwritten by Hiscox Insurance Company Inc., a Chicago-based insurance company.
Our values define our business, with a focus on people, quality, courage and excellence in execution. We pride ourselves on being true to our word and our award-winning claims service is testament to that. For more information, visit www.hiscoxgroup.com.
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The content provided above is provided for general informational purposes, but is not intended, nor shall it be deemed, to be business, legal or insurance advice for any particular or specific person or entity.
This year, our event will feature engaging thought leadership, valuable networking opportunities (with other forward-thinking insurance organizations) and a first look at our next version of Appulate (Appulate 9).
Our event theme for 2020 is: The “Magic” Of Insurance Digitization – and this year our attendees will gain insights to the successes coming from those that are creating digital products and a digital experience to drive more premium.
We’ve also selected a great venue this year – the Kimpton Everly Hotel. This new and modern property is located in the heart of Hollywood and just a few miles away from Downtown L.A.
In addition to the great venue and engaging agenda, we are keeping with our “Magic” theme and will host an “Evening Of Magic and Mystery” at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. The Magic Castle is a private club that is centered around the magical arts and offers a unique experience you’ll never forget.
To learn more or register, please visit www.AppulateConnect.com.
**We are offering a special “early bird” registration discount ($200 OFF!) through the end of December**
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We hope to see you in March at AppulateConnect!
Appulate’s ACORD Upload Bridges To InsureZone’s AgentSecure
Westlake Village, CA – July 29, 2019 Appulate, “Where Agents, MGAs & Carriers Do Business Digitally™ is excited to announce a new partnership with InsureZone and their associated brands; InsureZone Direct, AgentSecure, Quote+ and PIA Market Access.
InsureZone is an insurtech provider and wholesaler providing access to national and regional carriers and to agents nationwide. Agents submitting applications to any of the InsureZone brands can now use Appulate at no cost to bridge ACORD data directly from their agency management system to complete the quoting process for 6 lines of business to include: umbrella, BOP, commercial property, commercial auto, general liability and workers compensation.
“We’re excited to offer agents an easier way to get their risks submitted to us,” says InsureZone CEO John Pergande. “Our hope is that rolling out this new Appulate connection will expedite the process for agents while improving internal efficiencies for ourselves.”
To participate, InsureZone agents already using Appulate can simply add InsureZone as a market. Those that do not have an Appulate account can obtain one at no cost through their relationship with InsureZone.
“InsureZone is taking a modern approach to the way they do business,” says Appulate CTO and Co-Founder Dimitri Nikouline. “To make it easier on agents is to do right by agents.”
To learn more about InsureZone, visit InsureZone.com or contact CEO, John Pergande at 817-704-2240
To learn more about Appulate, visit Appulate.com
Beacon Aviation To Provide Workers’ Compensation Program Via Appulate
MGA To Connect Program To Appulate Agent Network
Sarasota, FL – July 22, 2019 Beacon Aviation Insurance Services, Inc. is excited to announce that it will offer its Workers Compensation program via Appulate.
“Making the submission process easy for agents is a high priority” said John Cunningham, President at Beacon Aviation Insurance Services. “With Appulate’s automation, we are able to use technology to enhance the user experience and make it easier for agents to do business with us,” commented Cunningham.
Appulate offers independent insurance agents technology so that they can bridge data directly from their management systems to make the submission process to key programs easier. By working with Appulate, Beacon will bring its Workers’ Compensation program, that focuses on risks in the aviation industry to the nearly 30,000 independent agencies using Appulate’s platform nationwide.
“Agents using Appulate want to be able to more easily submit to key program administrators,” said Jeff Harris, President at Appulate, Inc. “Beacon has a unique program that serves the Aviation industry and we are pleased to partner with them on their offering” stated Harris.
To access this program, an agent simply needs to have an Appulate account. This is offered free of charge and can be setup within 5 minutes. Once the agent has an account, they will be able to bridge ACORD and other data from their management system to complete the Beacon Aviation online application.
About Beacon Aviation Insurance Services
Established in 2003, Beacon Aviation Insurance Services, Inc. (an Amynta Group Company) is a Workers’ Compensation Program Manager specializing in workers’ compensation insurance coverage for the general aviation industry. Based in Sarasota, Florida, we work with a nationwide network of partner agents and brokers to offer coverage in all non-monopolistic states except Alaska. Beacon “holds the pen” for AmTrust Insurance Underwriters.
Our experience and expertise in providing workers’ compensation coverage and risk-management solutions extends to a full range of general aviation businesses: Fixed Base Operators (FBOs), Maintenance Repair and Overhaul operations (MROs), Municipal Airports, Airline Services, Aviation Manufacturers and Suppliers, Charter Operators, Flight Schools, and Corporate/Industrial Aid.
We pride ourselves on being responsive to each client’s individual needs. That personal touch, combined with our extensive industry expertise, is why so many agents, brokers and policyholders choose to work with Beacon.
Visit Beacon Aviation at www.beaconais.com
About Appulate, Inc.
The digital age is rapidly changing the way agents quote business with their carriers. Long gone is the fax machine – replaced by mobility and algorithms. Today, agents (and the insureds they represent) demand instant gratification. If business can’t be conducted quickly, customers go elsewhere.
Appulate powers the digital transformation of insurance by bringing together the insured, agent, wholesale broker, MGA and carrier on a single “point of sale” platform designed to expedite the rate, quote and even bind process for property and casualty risks.
Carriers and MGAs use Appulate to not only digitize their products and programs, but further expose them to the more than 30,000 agencies using Appulate today.
Appulate is where Agents, MGAs & Carriers do business digitally!
Visit Appulate at www.Appulate.com.