Assurex Global Welcomes Vertafore as Strategic Provider
Leading Provider of Insurance Technology Solutions Allies with World’s Premier Network of Independent Insurance Brokers
Jul 11, 2011
BOTHELL, Wash. – July 11, 2011 – Vertafore (http://www.vertafore.com), the leading provider of insurance distribution channel solutions, and Assurex Global (http://www.assurexglobal.com), a privately held risk management and commercial insurance brokerage group, today announced that Vertafore has joined Assurex Global’s exclusive Strategic Provider Program. Through this strategic alliance, Vertafore and Assurex Global will bring industry-leading insurance distribution channel solutions to Assurex Global Partners.
The companies kicked-off the strategic relationship with a presentation by Hani Esoo, director of CBD Engineering Services at Vertafore, at the Assurex Global Information Technology Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona last month.
“Assurex Global seeks out and develops relationships with strategic providers that enable our Partners to grow, succeed and remain independent,” said Meg Allwein, vice president and chief quality officer at Assurex Global. “Vertafore is focused squarely on the insurance industry. As such, they are uniquely positioned to offer our Partners the technology solutions they need to improve productivity, unleash unlocked potential and maintain leadership in their respective markets.”
“Assurex Global’s standards for exceptional broker performance are directly aligned with ours,” said Christy Marble, vice president of marketing at Vertafore. “Vertafore remains committed to delivering best-in-class insurance distribution channel solutions that enable our customers to increase productivity, achieve a rapid return on their technology investments and profitably grow their business. Assurex Global’s footprint in the market, encompassing many Vertafore customers, is unrivaled and we look forward to a strong relationship moving forward.”
Assurex Global is the world's premier network of independent insurance brokers, with more than 500 offices on six continents and more than $28 billion in premium volume. Under the agreement, Vertafore and Assurex Global will leverage Vertafore’s industry thought leadership and insurance technology expertise to deliver an enhanced value proposition to their Partner brokers.
About Assurex Global
Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Assurex Global combines the experience and expertise of 20,000 professionals in every major city on six continents. 108 independently owned broker Partners comprise the world's largest privately held risk management, commercial insurance and employee benefits brokerage group, placing annual premiums of $28 billion. Assurex Global Partners -- only one per market—are selected by capability, integrity, growth potential, quality and breadth of services. For a complete list of Assurex Global Partners or for more information, visit http://www.assurexglobal.com.
About Vertafore
Vertafore delivers software and services that transform the business of insurance. Unique to the industry, more than 20,000 customers rely on Vertafore to provide integrated technology that connects the entire industry with the most complete source of solutions—agency management, rating and connectivity, content management and workflow, information solutions and producer lifecycle management—so their businesses run better and are more profitable. For more information about Vertafore, please visit www.vertafore.com.
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