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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CORE INSURANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT
Simplicity Group and Insurance Designers of America | March 06, 2023
Simplicity Group Holdings, Inc. (Simplicity) recently informed that it has acquired Insurance Designers of America (IDA), a leading insurance marketing organization (IMO), in order to provide a comprehensive range of services.
As a result of this merger, Simplicity and IDA will now provide their respective members with a market-leading, tech-enabled distribution platform along with an unrivaled range of sales and marketing services.
Bruce Donaldson, Simplicity's President and CEO, expressed, "We have known the partners of IDA for many years and have always admired the spirit of true, equitable partnership, which was one of the founding characteristics of the group."
He continued, "Simplicity was founded on the premise that all our partners should be treated equitably and enjoy all the aspects of our growing platform. We recognize that independent distributors have a choice with whom they wish to affiliate and we are thrilled that IDA has chosen Simplicity to be its long-term partner."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
Ethan Emmett, Executive Director of IDA remarked, "Partnering with Simplicity is a natural evolution in the growth of IDA and the furthering of our mission to best serve our member agencies and ultimately provide consumers access to the best insurance solutions across life, annuity, LTC and DI."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About Simplicity Group
Simplicity Group offers holistic financial professionals and their clients a full range of products and services for every stage of life, guided by education, value, and cooperation. The company offers its advisor, agent, broker-dealer, and financial institution partners best-in-class and proprietary guaranteed income, life insurance, wealth management, long-term care products as well as operational support. Besides, it also provides sales, marketing materials, and training to help its partners build businesses and serve their clients.
About Insurance Designers of America
Founded in 1986, IDA is one of Georgia's oldest, largest, and most-esteemed IMOs. The company was founded by former agency heads of a national insurance carrier that was quitting the agency distribution system to fill the void as insurance companies focused entirely on product manufacturing and sought alternative distribution channels. Currently, it has over 50 agencies and $250+ million in yearly premiums, giving it the capacity and resources to support over 85,000 financial professionals with their client's insurance needs.
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CORE INSURANCE, INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY
Inszone Insurance Services | February 20, 2023
Inszone Insurance Services, a personal and commercial lines insurance services provider, has recently announced the integration of David Tennant Insurance Agency. This acquisition would enhance its insurance services and provide more options for insurance to its customers in California.
David Tennant Insurance Agency started in 2002 and has name after its founder Dave Tennant. Dave Tennant started as an insurance agent in his father’s Lake Tahoe Insurance agency from 1982 to 1986 when his father sold the company. He has also worked as an exclusive agent in Allstate Insurance company from 1996 to 2002. Being an experienced insurance professional, he decided to open his agency and is now acting as a Principle in the Tennant Insurance Agency. Here, he strategizes client relationship management, controls the products, and can give his clients the best rather than meet company quotas. Being principle he has fostered his relationships with his clients over decades, extending the relationship from professional to personal. He was also a member of his local rotary club for 25 years, where he was also nominated as president and will continue to be active in his community.
Inszone always strives to improve the customer experience at every stage of policy purchase. It ensures that customers understand their insurance needs, coverage, and the insurance policy they are about to purchase. It acts like an insurance partner to the customers rather than an insurance agency. This acquisition represents its commitment to customer enhancement.
CEO of Inszone Insurance Services, Chris Walters, said, “The acquisition of David Tennant Insurance Agency will make a great addition to the Inszone family.” He added, “This acquisition is an essential step on our continued journey to providing more options and enhanced service to customers in California.”
(Source – Business Wire)
About Inszone
Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Inszone, an insurance services provider, has expanded its insurance space since 2002. It is a full-service insurance agency handling the customers' personal and business insurance requirements. In addition, it provides services for umbrella insurance, group dental and vision insurance, group health insurance, group life insurance, special event insurance, landlord insurance, renters insurance, motorcycle insurance, auto insurance, commercial property insurance, general liability insurance, workers compensation, homeowners insurance pet insurance, disability insurance, and employee benefits. It has offices in California, Illinois, Texas, Missouri, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona, serving all 50 states of America.
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