INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY
Patientbond | March 21, 2022
PatientBond, the leading consumer science-driven patient engagement SaaS provider, announces it is working with Falck USA, to recover missed patient payments and insurance reimbursement.
Falck USA is one of the largest private providers of 24-hour ambulance transport and 911 response services in the United States, offering both basic and advanced life support. One challenge Falck USA faces is that many ambulance trips are not reimbursed by health insurance, because crisis situations make it difficult to obtain the information necessary to file an insurance claim or collect from a patient.
PatientBond designed and executed an SMS/text message based payment reminder process for Falck USA to accelerate patient payments while reducing outstanding balances and collection costs. Patients receive a set of reminder messages over the course of 31 days or until full payment is received.
In the first ten months of automating digital patient engagement through PatientBond, Falck USA realized several million dollars in patient payments and insurance reimbursements that might have otherwise gone unpaid. The effort has yielded a 75-to-1 Return on Investment for Falck USA.
Implementing mobile engagement in partnership with PatientBond last year was one of the best decisions I made, The benefits reaped from this have included insurance discoveries, accelerated patient payments, and bad debt reduction. We are looking forward to building off these results and continuing this journey with PatientBond into 2022."
Kevin Don, Executive Director, Global Business Services for Falck USA.
PatientBond conducts an extensive amount of market research on healthcare consumer motivations and communication preferences. We design our communications to enhance the likelihood of desired behavior activation, which in this case is paying one's bill through a simple patient payment platform."
Justin Dearborn, CEO of PatientBond.
About PatientBond
PatientBond was founded by leaders in digital health, consumer engagement and consumer product executives from P&G who realized that the rise of consumerism in healthcare means that providers and other healthcare stakeholders must take a "digital first" approach to building loyal patient relationships. PatientBond's mission is to leverage Healthcare Consumer Insights and Innovative Technology Solutions to help its clients build a tighter bond with their patients and members to improve health outcomes, increase revenue and reduce costs. PatientBond is growing rapidly, as recognized by Inc 5000 and Financial Times. PatientBond is a portfolio company of First Trust Capital Partners.
About Falck USA
Falck USA is a wholly owned subsidiary, that provides 24-hour ambulance transport and 9-1-1 response services. It provides basic life support and Advanced life support services in the United States. Falck currently provides ambulance services to 4 states in the US and operates approximately 400 US ambulances and employs more than 2000 American emergency response professionals.
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INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY
Higginbotham | April 20, 2022
Lyon Fry Cadden Insurance, an independent broker of commercial and personal property and casualty insurance and surety products located in Mobile, AL, has joined Higginbotham, an insurance, financial and HR services firm ranked as the 20th largest independent broker in the U.S. The deal brings Higginbotham into a new state by joining forces with an agency that is one of the largest and oldest locally-owned property and casualty insurance brokers in Alabama.
Higginbotham is strategically growing to expand its footprint and increase its service capability by selectively partnering with other independent agencies that have strong reputations in their local markets, a desire to keep growing by tapping into Higginbotham's single source solution and a strong cultural match.
We have offices in all of the states bordering Alabama. So it was a natural progression to move into that market by finding a partner that wants to grow with our team, and such a reputable partner at that."
Higginbotham Chairman and CEO Rusty Reid.
Lyon Fry Cadden primarily serves middle market businesses across a diverse industry universe, underscored by strong ties to the local community through its executives who are multi-generation Mobile natives. The agency gains the ability to now offer employee benefits, HR services and additional specialty services capabilities by drawing on Higginbotham's broad competencies, enhancing its ability to provide the best customer support in the area.
Lyon Fry Cadden was drawn to Higginbotham for several reasons, and one of the main reasons was we all felt like it was a good cultural fit. When we met with the Higginbotham leadership, we realized that they are all insurance producers as well, and therefore have similar values, goals and aspirations. The overall size of Higginbotham also brings us more expertise and additional tools benefiting our current and future clients. When you couple those things with the opportunity for our employees to have some ownership in the larger, overall agency – the decision was clear. We all recognize the opportunities this partnership provides, and we are excited to help expand the Higginbotham footprint further into the southeast and into Alabama."
President of Lyon Fry Cadden Gaylord Lyon Jr.
About Lyon Fry Cadden Insurance
Lyon Fry Cadden has roots dating back to 1905, serving the insurance needs of businesses and families in Mobile, AL. The agency as it's known today was formed in 1986 when Gaylord Lyon Insurance Agency and Fry Zelnicker Agency merged. Through a commitment to industry knowledge and personal attention to clients, it has grown into one of south Alabama's largest privately owned insurance agencies offering commercial insurance, personal insurance and surety bonds.
About Higginbotham
Employee owned and customer inspired, Higginbotham is a single source solution for insurance, financial and HR services. The firm was established in 1948 and ranks by revenue as the nation's 20th largest independent insurance firm. Serving thousands of businesses and individuals through locations across 11 states, Higginbotham's approach to finding insurance, employee benefit and risk management solutions is more individual and less institutional. By understanding customer priorities, eliminating inefficiencies and committing to transparency, Higginbotham is a place that leads with values so value leads.
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Truist Insurance Holdings, Inc. | February 09, 2022
Truist Insurance Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corporation and the sixth-largest insurance brokerage in the U.S., announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kensington Vanguard National Land Services, one of the country's largest independent full-service national title insurance agencies.
The transaction significantly expands Truist Insurance Holdings' presence in the title insurance market. Truist's existing title operation, BridgeTrust Title, will be integrated into the Kensington Vanguard platform.
"Kensington Vanguard has grown considerably over the past 15 years through a successful strategy built around geographic expansion, talent recruitment, and acquisitions, Its industry-leading expertise in both the commercial and residential title sectors will enable us to offer title and real estate services across the full market spectrum. The combined business will be one of the largest full-service real estate service agencies in the U.S."
-John Howard, chairman and chief executive officer of Truist Insurance Holdings.
The transaction is expected to close later in the first quarter. The terms of the sale were not disclosed.
About Truist Insurance Holdings
Truist Insurance Holdings, Inc., the sixth-largest insurance broker in the U.S. and seventh-largest in the world, is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC). Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Truist Insurance Holdings operates more than 240 offices through its subsidiaries: McGriff Insurance Services, Inc.; CRC Insurance Services, Inc.; Crump Life Insurance Services, Inc.; AmRisc, LLC; and its Premium Finance companies (AFCO Credit Corporation, Prime Rate Premium Finance Corporation, Inc., and CAFO Inc.).
About Kensington Vanguard National Land Services
Kensington Vanguard National Land Services, LLC, headquartered in New York City, has offices in Arizona, Florida, New Jersey, Virginia, and Texas. It is one of the largest full-service national title insurance and settlement agencies in the U.S. Founded in 2002, Kensington Vanguard provides commercial and residential title insurance, settlement, escrow and 1031 exchange services. After a strategic investment by private equity firm Stone Point Capital in 2016, Kensington Vanguard has continued to be a consolidator driven by industry leadership and financial strength.
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INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY
Vantis Life | May 26, 2022
Vantis Life Insurance Company, a Penn Mutual company, announces a strategic marketing agreement with Everdays, an insurtech firm providing retirement, health and end-of-life planning solutions focused on seniors that are entering or planning for retirement. As part of the agreement, Everdays will market Vantis Life insurance products through its online, digital planning platform. Vantis will provide accelerated digital approval, life insurance product underwriting, policy issue and support through Everdays' easy-to-use digital planning platform.
We're excited to work with Everdays to help provide life insurance solutions for an underserved and fast-growing market, Everdays delivers a one-of-kind, digital planning platform to reach people who otherwise may not be aware of our products that fit the needs of their life-stage. This innovation puts planning and insurance products together and aligns with Vantis' goal to provide simple, easy-to-afford protection to more American families."
Tom Harris, president of life insurance and annuities for The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, the parent company of Vantis Life.
We couldn't be happier about working with Vantis Life and the backing of Penn Mutual, As the fastest growing insurtech platform focused on young seniors and individuals planning their retirement, we wanted a partner that shared our vision. With its consumer-focused, tech-savvy orientation, Vantis Life is the ideal partner for us. Combining our proprietary digital planning and funding platform, Vantis Life's products and accelerated underwriting process with Penn Mutual's history, stability and strength is a unique offering. Our cultures are perfectly aligned."
Mark Alhermizi, CEO and founder of Everdays.
Over the coming months, the two companies will work together to launch a seamless, easy-to-use digital experience that offers unique retirement planning and life insurance purchasing solutions through a comprehensive online platform aimed at young, thriving seniors looking for a fulfilling life and secure retirement.
About Vantis Life
Since 1942, Vantis Life Insurance Company has specialized in providing families with affordable life insurance and annuity products that offer protection and guarantees. Vantis Life provides a convenient, seamless online purchasing experience and offers simple, easy-to-afford products to middle-income American families. The company takes pride in supporting these products with attentive and personal customer service. Vantis Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, backed by 175 years of financial strength and stability.
About Everdays
Everdays is imagining a new way for young seniors to plan for their golden years on a digital platform purpose-built just for them. As the fastest-growing insurtech platform in retirement, health and end of life planning, we are the only consumer-first and senior-friendly brand to captivate and engage with millions of people 60+ who are looking for a modern solution that fits their lifestyle and needs. The 100% digital platform provides advanced planning tools and Everdays Assured branded insurance products that are designed to bring the customers plans to life, allowing them to live fulfilling lives and secure their futures no matter what lies ahead. Everdays was founded in 2017 by entrepreneur Mark Alhermizi, and is based in metropolitan Detroit, MI.
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