Spark™ Reputation Management Dashboard

“If you aren’t communicating consistently, consumers will move on to an agency they perceive is delivering more value,” said Dave Christensen, Agency Revolution’s Chief Product Officer. “Spark™ gives even the smallest of insurance agencies the tools to transform their business,” he added.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
July 29, 2020

Agency Revolution, a leader in insuretech marketing solutions, today announced that it has released Spark™, a new client engagement solution for independent insurance agencies. The offering includes the core tools needed for communication and reputation management at an attractive price point.

Spark™ by Agency Revolution will simplify client engagement tasks for small independent insurance agencies, including communicating with clients, tracking customer sentiment, and managing the agency’s reputation. Featuring a robust integration with the industry’s most popular agency management systems, Spark™ unlocks client and policy data so every agency can personalize its client communications.

“Today’s insurance consumers expect more from their agents than ever before. If you aren’t communicating consistently, consumers will move on to an agency they perceive is delivering more value,” said Dave Christensen, Agency Revolution’s Chief Product Officer. “Spark™ is for the agency that thought this level of client engagement technology was out of reach. It gives even the smallest of insurance agencies the tools to transform their business,” he added.

Using data points from the management system, Spark™ can deliver a high-touch experience to nurture interested prospects, onboard new customers, and retain long-term clients. Spark™ includes four easy-to-setup campaigns:

• Monthly Email Newsletter – Keeps an agency top-of-mind with clients by delivering consistent, relevant, and engaging long-form content.
• Insurance Intel – Demonstrates expertise and provides industry insights with automated monthly videos and graphics.
• NPS® Survey – Retains clients, boosts referrals, and online reviews with a simple one-question client survey.
• Welcome Kit – Communicates a brand promise to new clients with an automated sequence of resources and information.

Spark’s built-in NPS® Survey allows agencies to track customer sentiment over time. The integrated Reputation Management Dashboard provides the tools to turn satisfied clients into raving fans willing to refer their friends. It also lets agencies take on-the-spot action to turnaround a dissatisfied client, or ask for a referral from a highly satisfied one.

“This new product gives insurance agents the core tools they need to monitor their reputation and communicate strategically with clients. Now, thanks to Spark™, it is more affordable than ever to transform your marketing to increase client engagement,” said Lucas Jans, Agency Revolution’s Director of Product.

Spark™ is a new option for agencies looking for a single marketing solution at an affordable price-point. With the right tools, even small agencies can effectively build client relationships at scale without losing that personal touch.

Spark™ supports client engagement by seamlessly integrating with the leading agency management systems, including Applied Epic® and TAM®, HawkSoft, NASA Eclipse, NowCerts, Power Broker, Vertafore’s AMS360™ and QQCatalyst™, and Xanatek.

About Agency Revolution

Agency Revolution, an FMG Suite company, has served the insurance industry for more than 25 years with a marketing platform to help independent insurance agents and brokers automate their processes, build deeper, more meaningful client relationships, and grow their agencies and brokerages. From professionally designed websites backed by an award-winning content library, to a collection of marketing, communication, and relationship-building tools, Agency Revolution empowers the modern insurance agency with the services and solutions to advance how they do business and grow. Learn more.

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Instec Policy enables RPS to launch new public entity programs.

“Instec’s rapid implementation process allowed us to bring our new program to market just when it was needed most.”

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (PRWEB)
July 28, 2020

Instec, the market leader in software for insurance programs and complex commercial insurance, announced today that Risk Placement Services (RPS) has implemented the Instec Policy system for its new public-entity program.

In April 2020, RPS announced a new public entity program in partnership with Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI), the insurance business operations of affiliated companies in the Munich Re Group that share a common directive to offer and deliver specialty property and casualty insurance products and services in North America.

The program addresses the unique risks faced by municipalities and special districts with a first-dollar, low-deductible insurance product. The packaged program includes general, auto, law enforcement, public officials, and employment practices liability, and can be supplemented with active-shooter, special events, cyber, and worker’s compensation coverages.

The new RPS program is the company’s second strategic expansion on Instec. It follows the successful implementation of Instec Policy by RPS affiliate RPS Bollinger for its Golf Courses & Clubs program.

The RPS public entity project began in December 2019. Little did the team know that two weeks before scheduled completion, everyone would be ordered to work from home as the country responded to the coronavirus pandemic. Despite this, the project was completed ahead of schedule, in less than 90 days, and the system went live in late March.

The launch of the new program couldn’t have been more timely. Public entities were already facing a host of risks, from cyber threats to active shooters to natural catastrophes. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit, and on its heels the eruption of anti-brutality protests, placing law enforcement and public officials under the microscope.

“Public entities face greater exposures today than ever before,” said Bob Lombard, area president of RPS-PNP, national program administrator for the public entity program. “Instec’s rapid implementation process allowed us to bring our new program to market just when it was needed most.”

With the successful launch of two new programs, RPS is looking ahead at opportunities to bring more programs onto the Instec system.

About Risk Placement Services

Risk Placement Services (RPS), is a Managing General Agent/Underwriting Manager and nationally focused wholesale insurance broker, ranked as the largest MGA in the country for several years. Headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, the organization has more than 80 branch office and satellite locations. The company is comprised of four divisions, National Brokerage, MGA/Binding, Programs, and Standard Lines. RPS also focuses on environmental, healthcare, transportation, and executive lines. For each program and product, RPS works only with top-rated admitted and non-admitted carriers. For more information, please visit http://www.rpsins.com.

About Instec

Instec’s unique approach to systems for the insurance industry enables P&C carriers, MGAs and MGUs to launch programs and specialty offerings from start to first quote in as little as four weeks. With built-in bureau content and reusable business rules, Instec systems provide a platform for innovation with reduced risk. In addition, cloud-based deployment and subscription-based pricing enable insurers to test new programs at a low cost of entry and scale up affordably as the business grows. To learn more, visit http://www.instec-corp.com.

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“Comparing only quotes at least once every six months can help you find better insurance deals and save a lot of money”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
July 28, 2020

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains the benefits drivers gain when using online car insurance quotes.

For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/the-pros-of-using-auto-insurance-quotes-online/

The internet has changed the way people select and purchase their products. Everything is simpler and more convenient. These radical changes also applied to the car insurance industry. The methods used by drivers to search and buy car insurance are now different than the methods used before the appearance of the internet.

The main reasons for using online quotes are the following:

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  Online quotes can be obtained at any time. Obtaining and comparing online quotes can be done from anywhere and at any time. Drivers are no longer required to go from one insurance company physical location to another to gain a few quotes. To obtain multiple online car insurance quotes, drivers only need a stable internet connection.
• Online quotes are free. Both brokerage and insurers websites are offering free online quotes. Drivers don’t have to pay a car insurance agent in order to get a few quotes.
• Online quotes are very accurate. The rate calculators used by insurance companies can offer really accurate quotes. To be that precise, these rates calculator use statistical models, sophisticated algorithms and economical data. However, an online quote can only be accurate if the data provided by a user is also accurate.
• Obtain access to several discounts. While completing an online questionnaire, drivers can gain access to several discounts. The online form can promote a bundling discount to those who bundle their car insurance with home insurance. But that’s not the only discount that can be promoted on an online questionnaire. Multi-car policy discount, safety gear discounts, low-mileage discount, or good driver discounts are just a few of the discounts that can be promoted.
• Online quotes can help drivers to decide if it’s time to switch their carriers. Drivers should obtain quotes and compare quotes at least two times per year. Drivers who notice that the average price of the compared quotes is way lower than the current insurance prices should contact their insurers and demand an explanation. If the explanation is not plausible, then drivers should switch their insurers.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Education boosts earning potential & is a direct path out of poverty. HAI Group is known for pioneering public & affordable housing insurance programs, but we’re also a passionate advocate for low-income families. Funding this scholarship every year is one important way we can help people thrive.

CHESHIRE, Conn. (PRWEB)
July 28, 2020

HAI Group, a family of insurance companies that serves the public and affordable housing industries, has awarded 20 low-income students $6,000 each in college and other higher-education scholarships.

This year’s 2020 HAI Group Resident Scholarship recipients hail from 12 states. The 20 recipients are majoring in various areas of study from dental hygiene and biology to agriculture, criminal justice, accounting, and more, and are working toward certificates and degrees from Rutgers University, the University of New Hampshire, Virginia State University, Northeastern University, California State University, and Gene Juarez Academy-Federal Way, to name a few.

Established in 2003, the HAI Group Resident Scholarship Program helps low-income students pay for higher education. To qualify for a scholarship, students must live on a property that is insured by HAI Group and be enrolled in an accredited and/or licensed technical school or accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States. Recipients are randomly selected after participation criteria are met.

“This scholarship will allow me to take additional courses per semester to reach my goal of obtaining my bachelor’s degree faster, [and] allow me to focus more on my studies without worrying about struggling to pay for school,” said Natasha Cross, an individualized studies major at George Mason University and a 2020 HAI Group Resident Scholarship recipient. “Receiving this scholarship is truly a blessing.”

“Education boosts earning potential and is a direct path out of poverty,” said Ed Malaspina, HAI Group’s president and chief executive officer. “HAI Group is known for pioneering public and affordable housing insurance programs, but we’re also a passionate advocate for low-income families. Funding this scholarship every year is one important way we can help people thrive.”

To date, HAI Group has awarded more than $1.2 million in higher-education scholarships to 450 students.

View the complete list of 2020 HAI Group scholarship recipients.

About HAI Group

HAI Group® is the marketing name for a family of companies founded by and dedicated to housing. Headquartered in Cheshire, Connecticut, the company offers insurance products and services to the affordable housing industry, along with development capital, advocacy support, and professional development training. Visit http://www.housingcenter.com for more information.

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Do you have what it takes to be an industry analyst? Are you an expert in your field? Do you love the search for knowledge? Do you like writing and speaking about your industry? If so, this book will help you on your way.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (PRWEB)
July 28, 2020

IT-Harvest Press, an imprint of IT-Harvest, today announced the release of “Curmudgeon: How to Succeed as an Industry Analyst.” The author is industry analyst and founder of IT-Harvest, Richard Stiennon. The new book is available for immediate shipping from Amazon.

“Curmudgeon” is the definitive guide to becoming an industry analyst. It will be a must read for anyone who has contemplated a career as an industry analyst or is currently an industry analyst.

Started in 2012, “Curmudgeon” was set aside as Stiennon wrote what is still the best selling book on industry analyst relations: “UP and to the RIGHT: Strategy and Tactics of Analyst Influence.” Curmudgeon is a companion book written for analysts instead of marketers. Laced with Stiennon’s own experience and drawing on contributions from some of the most influential analysts from Gartner, ESG, and META group, “Curmudgeon” is the guide to becoming and succeeding as an industry analyst.

“Do you have what it takes to be an industry analyst? Are you an expert in your field? Do you love the search for knowledge? Do you like writing and speaking about your industry?” asked Richard Stiennon. “If so, this book will help you on your way.”

In addition to chapters on how the role evolved and the history of the large firms, there are chapters on A Day in the Life of an Analyst, The Influence Funnel, and a detailed list of the products and services an independent firm can take to market.

Those who have been in the technology industry for years will recognize the names of the famous analysts who have contributed to “Curmudgeon”: Duncan Chappel, Tom Austin, Jon Oltsik, Greg Young, Anton Chuvakin, Mark Bouchard, and Bob Hafner.

There are two appendices. Appendix I lists resources for tackling one of the tasks assigned by the author: Writing a Book. Appendix II lists 100 industry analyst firms ordered by number of analysts employed, provided by ARinsights.

“Curmudgeon: How to Succeed as an Industry Analyst” is available for purchase on Amazon.com.

For review copies reach out to leslie@kesscomm.com.

About Richard Stiennon

As one of the foremost industry analysts in cybersecurity Richard Stiennon has presented on the topic of cybersecurity in 33 countries on six continents. He is the author of Stiennon on Security: Collected Essays, Security Yearbook 2020: A History and Directory of the IT Security Industry, Secure Cloud Transformation: The CIO’s Journey, and Surviving Cyberwar (Government Institutes, 2010) and Washington Post Best Seller, There Will Be Cyberwar. He writes for Forbes and The Analyst Syndicate. Stiennon has been a key influencer in the industry as a former vice president of research at Gartner, Inc. and in executive research, strategy and marketing roles at a variety of public and private cybersecurity technology companies. He has a BS in Aerospace Engineering and his MA in War in the Modern World from King’s College, London.

About IT-Harvest

IT-Harvest was founded in 2005 by former Gartner VP Research Richard Stiennon. The firm researches all of the IT security industry. For more information visit https://www.it-harvest.com/.

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The complexities of the market make traditional Medicare insurance shopping increasingly difficult.

“The 10,000 U.S. seniors who turn 65 every day are facing a real challenge this year, given the complexity of the choices they have to make.”

CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB)
July 28, 2020

A record 3,148 Medicare Advantage plans are being offered during the 2020 enrollment year. The number of plans available to a given individual, however, vary widely, from an average of 31 plans in metropolitan counties to an average of 16 in non-metropolitan counties. More than 60 plans will be available in six counties in Ohio and Pennsylvania, while no plans at all will be available in 77 rural counties around the country.(1) “The 10,000 U.S. seniors who turn 65 every day(2),” says Ensurem CEO Dave Rich, “are facing a real challenge this year, given the complexity of the choices they have to make. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic, which recently set a new U.S. record for new cases in a single day(3), is making traditional insurance purchase tools, like face-to-face agent visits and seminars, all but impossible.”

Rich, whose company is a growing online multicarrier insurance brokerage, notes that Medicare Advantage coverage, unlike basic Medicare, is provided by private insurance companies. Its issuance thus involves an enrollment process, which varies from carrier to carrier and plan to plan. The plans can also vary widely in terms of authorized healthcare providers, out-of-pocket expenses, and coverage for items not included in basic Medicare.(4) Even before the pandemic, says Rich, the size and complexity of this market, coupled with the need for a timely decision—new Medicare beneficiaries have a seven-month window to enroll, with substantial penalties for delay(5)—had made traditional insurance sales procedures increasingly ineffective.

To meet what it sees as a major need in the market, Ensurem is developing artificial intelligence products that enable online product shopping and comparison, including the ability to determine whether a customer’s preferred healthcare providers or prescription drugs are covered by a particular plan. In addition to expediting plan choice and enrollment for seniors, notes Rich, his firm’s technology simplifies the process for providers of Medicare Supplement policies. Its AI tools, which are based on product-specific underwriting rules, automatically approve or deny policies not requiring manual review, resulting in lower operating costs, more insight into underwriting trends, quicker policy issuance, and a higher retention rate for agents. The next step will be the release of a cyber-agent to help seniors navigate the complexities of the entire Medicare system.

These capabilities, Rich emphasizes, are designed to aid and supplement human expertise, not replace it. Ensurem, in fact, is midway through a growth process that by the end of the year will have nearly doubled its stable of in-house agents. “Our technology,” he says, “is backed by a fully licensed and contracted contact center staffed with expert agents who can assist those who need help outside of our online tools. In addition, we are constantly adding features and services to improve the online experience.”

About Ensurem:

Ensurem, headquartered in Clearwater, FL, is a leading technology and product distribution company serving carriers and consumers within the massive U.S. senior market. The company provides end-to-end solutions for carriers, including product development, digital marketing, and consumer-centric front ends and back end. For more information, please visit Ensurem.com.

1. Gretchen Jacobson, Meredith Freed. “Medicare Advantage 2020 Spotlight: First Look – Data Note.” KFF, 11 Dec. 2019, kff.org/report-section/medicare-advantage-2020-spotlight-first-look-data-note/#:

2. United States, arc.aarpinternational.org/countries/united-states.

3. Antonia Farzan, Katie Shepherd. “Live Updates: U.S. Reaches Deal with Pfizer, BioNTech to Distribute Potential Coronavirus Vaccine.” The Washington Post, 22 July 2020, washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/07/22/covid-live-updates-us/.

4. “Part A & Part B Sign up Periods.” Medicare, medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/how-do-i-get-parts-a-b/part-a-part-b-sign-up-periods#:

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Accidents are an unfortunate, and uncontrollable part of life. Thankfully, we can control and ensure that when an accident does arise, the financial impact is not as painful

First Chicago Insurance Company’s Personal Accident Medical Insurance plan is designed to cover medical and everyday living expenses incurred as a result of accidental injury

BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (PRWEB)
July 27, 2020

“First Chicago Insurance Company’s Personal Accident Medical Insurance plan is designed to cover medical and everyday living expenses incurred as a result of accidental injury. With a single, straightforward policy, First Chicago’s Personal Accident Medical Insurance product offers extended protection to help with any unexpected costs while limiting the exposure of out-of-pocket expenses,” shared Iowa native Cory Rasmussen, Vice President Sales and Marketing, First Chicago Insurance Company (First Chicago).

Following an accident, once the low $100 deductible is met, First Chicago provides the policyholder with the cash benefit. Cash benefits can be used to assist with emergency, future medical costs not covered under another medical plan, transportation to and from appointments, or anything else they may need during their recovery. First Chicago’s Personal Accident Medical Insurance product can be a great stand-alone policy for individuals and families, or it can be a nice complement to a Short Term Major Medical Insurance plan.

Personal Accident Medical Insurance Features:

• Benefits available regardless of any other medical insurance
• Guaranteed issue
• Benefits paid directly to the insured
• Helps offset out-of-pocket expenses from other insurance
• Budget friendly premiums
• Low $100 deductible
• Up to 10,000 in benefits

Rasmussen concluded, “Accidents are an unfortunate, and uncontrollable part of life. Thankfully, we can control and ensure that when an accident does arise, the financial impact is not as painful. First Chicago’s Personal Accident Medical Insurance is designed to help off-set emergency and future medical costs, regardless of any other insurance a policyholder might have.”

First Chicago’s Personal Accident Medical Insurance plan and its features are available in Iowa. Certain limitations and exclusions may apply, please refer to the policy for complete details. For more information regarding First Chicago’s Personal Accident Medical Insurance plan, please contact your independent insurance agent. Consumers can also visit the company website http://www.FirstChicagoInsurance.com or call 1-888-262-8864. Independent insurance agents that would like more information about First Chicago should contact the company’s marketing department at Marketing@FirstChicagoInsurance.com, 708-552-4400, option 8.

About First Chicago Insurance Company

First Chicago Insurance Company (First Chicago), whose roots trace back to 1920, is celebrating their 100th anniversary. Over this timespan, First Chicago has evolved into a multi-line insurance carrier, now offering Personal & Commercial Auto, General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Short Term Major Medical and Personal Accident Medical Insurance in response to the needs of the company’s independent produces and customer base. In personal lines, First Chicago has further responded to the changing exposures and needs of their independent producers by adding niche insurance products such as Contents Plus Renters and Transportation Network Coverage to enhance their personal lines auto offerings. First Chicago currently offers insurance via independent agencies and online throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Headquartered in Bedford Park, First Chicago is located at 6640 S. Cicero, Ave., Bedford Park, IL 60638. 1-888-262-8864. http://www.FirstChicagoInsurance.com

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“Scams are still a major problem for the auto insurance market and scammers develop all sorts of ingenious ways of tricking people. Using online quotes from legit companies and brokerage websites will help you avoid being ripped off by crooks” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
July 27, 2020

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post explaining how to avoid being scammed, just by using free car insurance quotes online.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/can-online-quotes-help-you-prevent-car-insurance-scams/

Convincing people into buying useless or inexistent coverage has become a common thing to do for modern thieves. This blog explains the most common insurance scams and how to avoid them.

Getting unsolicited calls from agents and companies are usually a red flag. Furthermore, drivers should not apply to ultra-cheap coverage without researching the agent or the company in the first place. The blog provides more details, including tips on how to avoid these scams.

Online quotes will help drivers avoid insurance scams. It is recommended to get quotes from licensed, well-established insurance companies. Not from ads promising ultra-cheap coverage and then redirect the user to unknown companies or agents.

Online quotes will present the average costs. If the cost of the advertised insurance policy is 90 percent below average, there’s a good chance the policy is either fake or provides very little coverage. Carefully read the terms of the contract.

For more information and free car insurance tips, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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The Property People do it right. They put clients first. They fight for every penny of compensation that the policy promises. They communicate consistently and remain transparent throughout the development of a claim.

MIAMI (PRWEB)
July 26, 2020

The Property People, leading Property Damage Insurance Law attorneys in the South Florida area, have joined the exclusive Haute Lawyer Network by Haute Living.

The Haute Lawyer Network, well known for its exclusive and luxurious lifestyle publication Haute Living, is privileged to present The Property People, led by Danny Llani and Nicole Houman, as members and experts in their field.

Haute Lawyer offers a prominent collective of leading attorneys. The invitation-only network features only two lawyers per market. This partnership allows Haute Lawyer to connect its affluent readers with industry-leading attorneys in their area.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY PEOPLE

The Property People represent Florida homeowners and commercial property owners in connection with new, denied, or underpaid insurance claims for property damage.

Danny Ilani and Nicole Houman founded The Property People after working at Florida’s most prestigious insurance defense law firm. They previously represented some of Florida’s largest insurance companies, and they saw carriers routinely underpay claims and unfairly deny coverage. Worse, they were infuriated by the unethical practices of the other attorneys they saw representing property owners, who would frequently fabricate evidence, hide settlement offers, and skirt the rules to run up their fees and avoid effectively settling claims—all at the property owner’s expense.

The Property People do it right. They put clients first. They fight for every penny of compensation that the policy promises. They communicate consistently and remain transparent throughout the development of a claim. They do everything in their power to get clients paid quickly and fairly.

Visit the Property People’s website at https://propertypeoplelaw.com/

For more information on The Property People, visit their Haute Lawyer profile here: https://hauteliving.com/hautelawyer/member/the-property-people/

For more on Haute Lawyer, visit https://hauteliving.com/hautelawyer/

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