INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY
Alliance Group | January 31, 2022
Alliance Group, a leading national insurance marketing organization (IMO), announced a series of promotions within their ranks, effective immediately.
Mark Powell was promoted from Systems Engineer to Chief Strategy Officer, a move that CEO Lee Duncan says will greatly benefit Alliance Group's technological push in 2022 and beyond.
"With Mark's help, we've developed a state-of-the-art Agent Portal this past year and Mark's promotion to CSO is going to help us continue to push the tools and systems we've developed for our agent and agency partners to the cutting edge from a technology standpoint, I'm excited to see what Mark and his team can do with him in this new role".
-CEO Lee Duncan
Powell has previously headed up teams of up to 150 implementing technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies such as Cigna, Home Depot, Nationwide, and Blackstone Group, to name a few.
In another move, Boise, Idaho-based Steve Walther was tapped as the company's new VP of Sales and Distribution. Walther had previously held the title of National Training Director at Alliance Group.
Andrea Buffo was promoted to VP of Operations, a role that Duncan says she has really been fulfilling for some time now during her seven years with Alliance Group.
About Alliance Group:
Founded in 1998, Alliance Group is the nation's leading IMO in Living Benefits life insurance. With more than 4,500 independent agents nationally, Alliance Group is currently protecting over 130,000 American families with more than $28 billion of Living Benefits coverage.
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INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY
Constellation | March 26, 2022
Constellation, Inc. (Constellation) and Michigan Professional Insurance Exchange (MPIE) announce the signing of an agreement under which the business, assets and liabilities of MPIE would be acquired by Constellation, a growing portfolio of medical professional liability (MPL) insurance companies. The agreement is pending regulatory and subscriber approval.
This transaction will deliver many benefits for MPIE subscribers, including Constellation’s high level of financial stability and expanded product and service offerings. Through this agreement, Constellation will expand in the Michigan and Ohio markets through a well-respected partner, leveraging MPIE’s service model for solutions and market expertise. The MPIE staff and service model will remain and continue to provide their excellent “hands on” approach that is familiar to MPIE subscribers.
We are thrilled to be partnering with MPIE. Our companies share a similar purpose, and this expansion helps us to support our policyholders and partners and furthers our purpose to champion all those who devote their lives to health care … to the essential work of enhancing health—and life. The completion of this transaction will enhance and expand Constellation’s footprint and ability to serve our customers in the health care industry.”
Ryan Crawford, Constellation’s president and CEO.
MPIE subscribers will benefit by joining Constellation’s member companies including mission alignment, a culture focused on people and talent development, innovation and excellence in the delivery of customer service.”
Michelle Hoppes, MPIE’s president and CEO.
The boards of directors for both companies have unanimously approved the transaction and the companies are targeting mid-2022 to close the transaction.
About Constellation
Constellation is a growing portfolio of MPL insurance and partner companies working Together for the common good®. Formed in response to the ever-changing realities of health care, Constellation is dedicated to reducing risk and supporting physicians and care teams, thereby improving business results. Constellation and member companies MMIC, UMIA, Arkansas Mutual and MMIC Risk Retention Group hold an “A” (Excellent) financial strength rating from AM Best.
About Michigan Professional Insurance Exchange
Michigan Professional Insurance Exchange (MPIE) provides exceptional medical professional liability coverage, claims handling and risk reduction, and patient safety services. ERC Risk Solutions is a subsidiary of MPIE providing customized risk management services nationwide. MPIE is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. MPIE employs over 30 people and has annualized gross written premiums of approximately $23 million.
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CORE INSURANCE
vipHomeLink | January 20, 2022
HawkSoft, the Oregon-based insurance technology developer, and vipHomeLink, a leading InsurTech company focused on innovative digital home management solutions, announced a formal partnership today. vipHomeLink is the latest company to join HawkSoft's Referral Partner Program. Through this new relationship, vipHomeLink will offer a suite of digital home management tools for homeowners.
Independent insurance agents can leverage vipHomeLink to enhance the protection they offer their insureds – expanding the care beyond coverage and into proactive home maintenance. vipHomeLink allows a homeowner to digitally track and organize key documents pertaining to their home, stay current with necessary inspections, and be proactive with maintenance. Agencies that provide vipHomeLink to their clients see an increase in engagement and a reduction in their loss ratios as they shift conversations from being reactive towards sudden claims to being proactive around home ownership.
"Many agencies using HawkSoft to power their insurance businesses view themselves as not just selling insurance products but also providing knowledge and protection to their communities, Our partnership with vipHomeLink allows agencies to further expand their relationship with insureds beyond risk coverage and into proactive risk mitigation. It changes the narrative for the agent from managing claims to preventing problems."
-Rushang Shah, VP of Marketing for HawkSoft.
"We are very excited to be partnering with HawkSoft, a leader in the agency management world. Together, we can help drive client engagement for independent insurance agencies. Our solution helps make a policyholder's home safer and more enjoyable, which reflects back on the agency who made that possible."
-Geoff Martin, vipHomeLink's President and Co-founder
Independent agencies that use HawkSoft are eligible for special pricing on vipHomeLink's services and platform.
About HawkSoft
Since 1995, HawkSoft is a leader in management systems for independent insurance agencies that want effective workflows and a delightful experience for staff and policyholders. Created by independent agents, HawkSoft continues to evolve as a cutting-edge system that powers thousands of agencies. HawkSoft offers the following promise to insurance agents: your investment in HawkSoft will pay for itself in the first year. Learn more about HawkSoft's unique father-and-son story at www.hawksoft.com/story.
About vipHomeLink
vipHomeLink is a digital home management solution that helps homeowners maintain, organize, and improve their homes. The Company partners with insurance carriers, agencies and others across the insurance ecosystem to drive engagement with homeowners and improve home safety by building awareness of the home, providing customized reminders and home recommendations, and by sharing expert, multi-channel content with members. vipHomeLink is based in Morristown, New Jersey.
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