CORE INSURANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT
CCC Intelligent Solutions and Duck Creek Technologies | February 03, 2023
On February 2, 2023, CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC), a premier SaaS platform powering the P&C insurance industry, joined Duck Creek Technologies' partner program as a strategic member.
Duck Creek Technologies is an intelligent solutions provider shaping the future of P&C insurance. Joint customers will benefit from increased automation and improved efficiency in claims handling for both employees and policyholders, thanks to the integration, which will allow Duck Creek core system users seamless access to solutions from CCC's industry-leading claims management suite.
Manju Bansal, Vice President, Ecosystems and Alliances for CCC, stated, "Our insurance customers are looking to automation to drive greater efficiency and better experiences for their staff and end consumers."
He added, "Working with Duck Creek is a natural extension of our network strategy, which is centered on enabling technology partners to integrate with the CCC platform and offer solutions that add value to our customers' business. This integration will not only save insurers time accessing the tools they need and use every day, but it will also help drive process improvements across their existing workflows."
(Source – GlobeNewswire)
The Duck Creek and CCC interface gives mutual customers seamless access to their CCC Claim Folders and technologies that promote early claim resolution, such as predictive inspection, which turns complex vehicle damage data into actionable insights at the first notice of loss. Insurers can also hire workers, find repair businesses, and schedule appraisals for policyholders. In addition, single sign-on (SSO) allows insurers to access CCC's platform from Duck Creek Claims.
Robert Fletcher, Sr. Partner Manager, Duck Creek Technologies, expressed, "We are delighted to deepen our relationship with CCC."
"This is an important integration for our customers who seek to drive efficiency and automation into everyday processes. We're excited to offer seamless access to certain CCC solutions and create even more value for our platform," he concluded.
(Source – GlobeNewswire)
About CCC Intelligent Solutions
CCC's connected data platform is reshaping the trillion-dollar automobile and insurance industries. Its cloud-based SaaS solutions use the latest AI, IoT, telematics, customer experience, mobile, and digital workflow technologies to generate deep, actionable insights that help clients drive business and impact lives. The company has innovated throughout its 40-year history, scaling through client relationships and delivering industry-leading first-to-market solutions.
About Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions supplier shaping the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance. Modern insurance systems use its platform to perform flexible, innovative, and evergreen operations on the cloud. The company believes insurance should be there for people and businesses when, where, and how they need it. Besides, all its market-leading solutions are available via Duck Creek OnDemand.
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WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMPLIANCE
PRweb | March 23, 2023
Future Capital has announced an exciting new partnership with Ease that enables insurance brokers to offer professional retirement planning services as a voluntary benefit to their clients through the award-winning Ease platform.
A 2021 J.P. Morgan survey showed that 62% of retirement plan participants wish they could completely hand over retirement planning. With this first-of-its-kind partnership, brokers can offer professional retirement planning as a voluntary benefit without the need for special licensing, retirement industry knowledge, or a relationship with an employer’s particular retirement plan.
"We're thrilled to partner with Future Capital to offer retirement planning services through the Ease platform, " said Ease CEO and Co-Founder, David Reid. "We know employers want to provide professional retirement planning to current and prospective employees. We’re proud to make this valuable new financial wellness benefit available to insurance brokers so they can bring even more value to their clients.”
A technology-driven registered investment advisor (RIA) specializing in retirement planning and asset management, Future Capital makes it easy for insurance brokers to offer professional retirement planning services by eliminating the need for technical integrations, special licensing, or existing relationships with retirement plans.
"We're proud to be the first retirement solution to partner with Ease,” said Jay Jumper, Founder and CEO of Future Capital. "We believe that our solution is a perfect fit for the powerful HR and benefits platform Ease has built, and we look forward to helping insurance brokers expand their offerings and grow their businesses."
About Ease
Ease is the #1 rated benefits administration and HR software for businesses with 2-250 employees, powered by insurance brokers. More than 2,300 agencies trust Ease to help them and their clients grow. Over 85,000 businesses trust Ease to manage benefits & HR for 3.4 million+ employees. Visit ease.com for more.
About Future Capital
For more than 20 years, Future Capital has provided powerful tools, customized services, and professional management of retirement assets to help employees retire with confidence. For more information, visit futurecapital.com.
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CORE INSURANCE, INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY
Covr and Smart Choice | January 25, 2023
On January 24, 2023, Covr Financial Technologies and Smart Choice announced that they have teamed up to make Covr Pro available to 9,500 Smart Choice agencies thereby, enabling independent advisers to access Covr's cutting-edge digital solution.
Covr Pro is a digital platform for independent advisers that gives them a number of benefits, such as an easy-to-use interface, competitive pay, help with application intake, and full case management (including electronic signatures and document delivery). With industry-proven transporters, there is no output requirement, and access is also immediate.
Ron Alexander, Covr President and Chief Innovation Officer, said, "Covr Pro offers instant access to leading technology and comprehensive support that streamlines insurance transactions and improves client experiences." He further expressed, "We're thrilled that our digital BGA solution is now available to Smart Choice agencies and their advisors to help grow their insurance businesses."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
Covr Pro also comes with expert help from the Covr team as well as self-service tools and real-time rates from top insurance companies. Independent advisers who aren't insurance specialists can direct clients to Covr Assist for assistance with all aspects of coverage.
Joe Fisher, Chief Operating Officer of Smart Choice, remarked, "Smart Choice is thrilled to bring Covr's state-of-the-art digital insurance platform to our agencies." He further remarked, "Insurance solutions are an important part of building business, and the Covr Pro platform makes the process fast & simple."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About Covr
Covr is a web-based insurance platform that makes it simple to safeguard the relationships that matter most. The company's embedded insurance technology enables financial advisors and their clients to research and purchase insurance from well-known life insurance companies without the hassles of the traditional process and, in some cases, in a matter of minutes. This is made possible through partnerships with financial institutions and other national brands.
About Smart Choice
Smart Choice has over 9,000 independent agents and 100 insurance carriers. It is the only no-fee program that provides independent insurance agents with top-rated markets, product training, and sales and marketing support. The company supports and markets new, former captive, and seasoned agents. Meanwhile, its no-fee program gives Smart Choice Agents access to its bimonthly magazine and business solutions center.
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