Trusted Compliance Management

For answers, carriers turn to us

Staying on top of regulation updates and maintaining current credential information to keep in compliance is a full-time job. For some, it’s actually many full-time jobs, which is why you want your technology partners to thoroughly understand the complexity of compliance. Vertafore's team of leading insurance experts ensure our products are always up-to-date with the latest regulatory requirements, and they are here to answer your questions.

A few of our regulatory experts

Dan Kolakowski
Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Years in Insurance Industry: 11
Years at Vertafore: 9
Fun Fact: Dan's favorite insurance quote is: "Well, it depends...

Dan's bio

Girtha Perkins
Sr. Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Years in Insurance Industry: 25
Years at Vertafore: 11
Fun Fact: Before finding insurance, Girtha was a broadcaster.

Girtha's Bio

John Paddock
VP Customer Experience

Years in Insurance Industry: 25
Years at Vertafore: 4
Fun Fact: John is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a SILA Fellow.

John's Bio

What if...

To answer some of the most common questions in compliance, we turn to our experts. Here you will find an ongoing series of expert perspectives from members of our team, as well as other helpful information for modernizing compliance operations in your organization.

By Girtha Perkins

e-PAL is your best friend for regulatory and licensing questions

The leading tool for insurance regulations and compliance, e-PAL is an all-in-one resource that provides answers to every question carriers could encounter.

By Dan Kolakowski

FINRA is sunsetting Web EFT—what you should know

FINRA will sunset the current Web EFT, which means the end of the current annual subscription model and retirement of XML batch files uploaded or downloaded via fileX.

By Dan Kolakowski

What if carriers could simplify agency office compliance tracking?

Carriers can take one of two approaches to compliance tracking for agency offices. Here's what to know about tracking at branch office versus principal locations.

Expert Perspective Archive

What should carriers know about the Pet Insurance Model Act?

Licensing changes carriers need to know following the 2022 Pet Insurance Model Act.

What if an agent fails to report an out-of-state move to a carrier?

What carriers can do to make it easier for agents to keep them informed of residency changes.

What if annuity best interest standards were simpler to implement?

Expert perspective on keeping in compliance with best interest requirements.

What if regulatory changes catch you off guard?

By preparing for regulatory change, you can leverage agility to keep ahead of the competition.

What if a producer lets their insurance license lapse?

Five things carriers should keep in mind to help maintain their producers’ licensure status.

What should carriers know about just-in-time appointments?

Considerations of just-in-time appointments, including commission pitfalls and compliance cost perspectives.

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Ready for in-depth information?

Building a Foundation for Compliance Changes

ebook: In the ever-changing world of insurance, one thing always remains consistent: the importance of being ready to adapt to regulatory changes.

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Just-in-time Industry Practices and Insights

Whitepaper: Instead of global appointing, a just-in-time appointment policy allows you to optimize expenses by aligning appointment spend with actual business.

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Agency Office Compliance Tracking: Principal vs. Branch Location

Whitepaper: In this analysis that can help you create a branch strategy, consider the trade-offs between tracking at a master agency level versus tracking by location.

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