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Ivans today announced that Chesapeake Employers Insurance has expanded its relationship with Ivans to further automate the exchange of insurance claims information to its growing network of agency partners. After successfully partnering with Ivans for years to provide agents with direct access to policy, eDocs and Commission downloads via their agency management systems, Chesapeake Employers now offers Claims Download to deliver management and visibility into the claims process between agents and their customers.
Insurance professionals recently gathered at the House of Blues for Insurtech Boston where they discussed the latest developments in artificial intelligence, distribution and emerging technology. While there, The Standard caught up with Reid Holzworth, chief executive officer, Ivans. The interview that follows is an abbreviated version of that conversation.
In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid sits down with Ryan McMahon, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development for Cambridge Mobile Telematics, to talk about how early aspirations to go into law enforcement eventually transitioned to a career in insurance telematics. Catch a ride on Ryan’s journey, including an attempt at a fast and furious move that was pivotal in driving his passion for safer roads and reduced crash risk.
In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid sits down with Joe Stephenson, Director of Digital Intelligence at INTERTEL, kicking things off on a light note with the amusing story behind Joe’s impressive title and moving onto heavier topics like Joe’s encounters with drunk drivers, law offenders and scammers during his time as a police officer and investigator. Tune in to hear how Joe has brought his skills as a seasoned investigator into the world of insurance and technology.
In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid sits down with Deb Smallwood, founder and creator of SELFPOWERMENT (Deb M. Smallwood LLC), to discuss Deb’s deeply planted roots on the seacoast of New Hampshire and her impressive career – from starting out as a developer for Liberty Mutual to co-founding Strategy Meets Action (SMA), selling SMA, and embarking on a legacy to help women become empowered to manifest their own goals. As we wrap up National Women’s History Month, tune in to hear how Deb’s admiration for women trailblazers like Amelia Earhart and her family of strong women shaped her own 'Why not me?' philosophy.
Ivans today announced its lineup for Insurtech Boston 2024, taking place May 7 at House of Blues. Following last year’s action-packed event, Insurtech Boston is back with a day full of networking and sessions with the industry’s leading digital innovators and industry groups, including Insurance Nerds, Trusted Choice, and Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA). The event will also host a live podcast recording of The Insurance Technology Podcast.
In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid sits down with Taylor Rhodes, CEO of Applied Systems, to chat about his fascinating journey from childhood to starting his career in technology. Get ready for a ride down Taylor’s memory lane to hear about his early life experiences, from childhood summers on the ranch to serving in the Marines, and how these experiences have shaped who Taylor is today.
In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Ivans CEO Reid Holzworth sits down with Luke Magnan, co-founder and CIO of Combined Ratio Solutions, for a thought-provoking conversation about Luke’s entrepreneurship journey. Get ready to gain inspiration from Luke’s thoughts on the need for more industry collaboration, the importance of leading with a vision, a project that brings the strength of neurodivergent professionals to insurance, and more.
Ivans® today announced that Pie Insurance (“Pie”), an insurtech specializing in commercial insurance for small businesses, has integrated with Ivans Download for workers’ comp insurance policies. Ivans Download automates the exchange of policy data, enabling Pie’s partner agents to instantly receive client policy information directly into their agency management systems. Pie’s integration with Ivans eliminates manual processes, giving agents more time to grow their businesses and more efficiently serve their small business clients.
Ivans® today announced the results for Q4 and year-end 2023 Ivans Index™, the insurance industry’s premium renewal rate index. The fourth quarter results of 2023 showed premium renewal rate change for all major commercial lines of business, except Workers’ Compensation, are up year over year. Q4 2023 experienced an increase in average premium renewal rate change across all major commercial lines compared to Q3 2023.
