CORE INSURANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT
Inszone Insurance Services | March 15, 2023
On March 14, 2023, Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly expanding national provider of benefits, personal, and commercial lines insurance, informed that the company has acquired Jack E. Gilbert Insurance Agency, Inc. This acquisition is poised to enhance the capabilities of Inszone Insurance Services and is a strategic step in the company's growth trajectory.
Headquartered in San Jose, Jack E. Gilbert Insurance Agency, Inc. has been catering to clients in California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, and Washington since 1980. Over the years, the agency has gained immense popularity for its comprehensive range of insurance programs, which include specialized programs for transportation, trucking and towing, and worker's compensation.
Chris Walters, CEO of Inszone Insurance Services, stated, "Jack E. Gilbert Insurance Agency has a long-standing reputation for providing exceptional customer service to its clients."
He added, "We are excited to welcome their team of insurance professionals to the Inszone Insurance family, as we continue to expand our presence in California and beyond."
(Source – Business Wire)
The acquisition of Jack E. Gilbert Insurance Agency, Inc. will provide Inszone Insurance Services with access to the agency's extensive expertise and client base. This strategic move aims to strengthen the capabilities of Inszone Insurance Services and enable the company to offer top-notch insurance services to its clients while also expanding its market reach.
The team at Jack E. Gilbert Insurance Agency will continue to operate under the Inszone Insurance brand, maintaining the same level of customer care and service that their clients have come to expect. This acquisition represents a crucial step in Inszone Insurance's growth strategy, as the company aims to expand its national footprint and further cement its position as a leading insurance provider in the United States.
About Inszone Insurance Services
Inszone Insurance Services, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sacramento (California), is a full-service insurance brokerage firm that provides a comprehensive range of property & casualty insurance, along with employee benefits solutions. With an experienced and dynamic management team, the company continues to grow both organically as well as through strategic acquisitions. It presently has 40 locations spread across California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, Oregon, Texas, and Illinois and is poised to expand its presence throughout the United States.
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CORE INSURANCE, INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY
Sure | March 14, 2023
Sure, a leader in insurance technology recently unveiled its latest product - Retrace. This innovative technology empowers online merchants to offer their customers embedded one-click insurance and protection.
Retrace offers a suite of APIs, enabling online merchants to embed insurance and protection into various use cases such as e-commerce returns, travel insurance, and product warranty protection at any stage of the purchase process.
With the help of Retrace, online retailers are able to grow their customer base by providing an improved customer experience. This results in higher levels of customer satisfaction and generates more brand advocates. Also, they have the ability to diversify their revenue streams while simultaneously increasing their top-line revenue.
Sure is introducing its first e-commerce solution with the launch of Retrace. This innovative technology empowers online merchants to provide return shipping protection to their customers at the point of sale, covering the cost of returning goods. Retrace's embedded Return Shipping Protection is a revolutionary technology that streamlines the online shopping experience for merchants and consumers, reducing friction.
Wayne Slavin, Co-Founder and CEO of Sure, stated, "Retrace is the latest offering of Sure's innovative technology to unlock the potential of digital insurance and protection through frictionless online customer experiences."
He added, "Our technology reaches and engages customers wherever they are on their journey, and with Retrace, we are enabling online merchants to provide customers with embedded insurance and protection tools. We're starting with the first of its kind one-click return shipping protection but the sky's the limit, and we have set our sights on a variety of other products spanning travel insurance to warranty protection and beyond."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About Sure
Sure is a prominent insurtech company that powers some of the world's most recognized brands and carriers. Its enterprise SaaS infrastructure and embedded insurance programs drive the insurance industry forward, allowing it to reach its full potential in the digital age. Sure's customers use its unified system of APIs to streamline the entire insurance lifecycle, leading to enhanced customer experiences and efficient digital operations. Founded in 2015, the company is based in Santa Monica (California) and has offices worldwide.
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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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