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Itasca,
Illinois (January 9, 2008) — As part of its initiative
to enhance membership value to its agencies, Associated
Risk Managers (ARM) announces a new agreement with SeaPass
Solutions for economical access to the SeaPass Hub. This
progressive online tool gives independent insurance agents
real-time, single-entry multi-carrier quote-propose-policy
issuance for commercial lines of insurance. Requesting
information through a single source eliminates the need
for agents to re-key data—minimizing manual errors,
saving time, lowering costs, and increasing customer satisfaction.
According to Larry McSpadden, CPCU ARM ARe, Vice Chairman
of ARM “The SeaPass Hub totally automates the rating
process for small and mid-sized commercial insurance, and
allows our agencies to be more competitive. For obtaining
quotes, issuing policies, or effecting rollover transfers,
SeaPass offers tremendous time-saving capabilities.” The
program is designed to find the best value for Commercial
Package, Business Automobile, Umbrella Liability and Workers
Compensation coverages among the many insurance companies
an ARM agency might represent.
Currently, the SeaPass Hub directly accesses the commercial
rating systems of ten leading national insurance carriers,
including Safeco, CNA, The Liberty RAM Group, The Hartford,
OneBeacon, Selective, Ohio Casualty and Travelers. In 2008,
SeaPass expects to roll up to ten more companies into the
mix, with Zurich North America and The Hanover soon to
go live. “ARM agents have every reason to use SeaPass,” Mr.
McSpadden says, noting that the solution is very affordable
compared with other options evaluated. Thanks to ARM’s
buying power, the cost can be further discounted based
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Free
set-up for ARM agents is another benefit of the SeaPass
platform. Integration with current systems is seamless
and secure. “We took our time making such an important
decision,” McSpadden continues. ARM representatives
extensively reviewed other rating platform companies, and
SeaPass outranked them all on usability, security, and
reliability. “Overall, the implementation of technology
is superior,” McSpadden continued, “we really
liked the seamless integration with all the major agency
management systems as well as the ability to mix and match
various lines quoted from different companies. Our members
can now be more productive writing and handling commercial
insurance business, and focus on customer service instead
of data entry.”
ARM is the nation's foremost independent
agency network, encompassing more than 250 agency members
and representing $4+ billion annually in premium volume.
SeaPass Solutions is a resource for communications and
connections, enabling digital navigation in the property
and casualty industry (visit www.seapass.com). For more
about ARM membership and the many benefits to agency members,
contact Scott Spangler, Vice President of ARM Partners,
Two Pierce Place, 20th Floor, Itasca, IL 60143-3141. Phone:
630-285-4324. scott_spangler@rpsins.com. www.armiweb.com.
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