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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AMS Services and Safeco Insurance to offer
personal lines new-business
bridge from TransactNOW
Single-entry workflow streamlines policy issuance process
for AMS agents who access Safeco Now
Bothell and Seattle Wash., April 15, 2005– AMS Services and Safeco Insurance announce today the availability of a personal lines new-business data bridge from AMS TransactNOW, providing an efficient single-entry workflow from AMS management systems direct to Safeco Now, the carrier’s online property and casualty sales-and-service platform.
The new-business bridge enables any AMS management system customer to use TransactNOW to submit new-business data to Safeco Now, then be automatically directed within seconds onto the carrier’s platform to complete the transaction.
“TransactNOW is all about workflow efficiency and making it easier for our customers to conduct business with their carriers,” said Dave Shea, president of AMS Services. “By adding this new-business bridge, Safeco once again is in the forefront of offering real-time interface options to independent distributors.”
“Safeco is on a mission to uncomplicate insurance sales for independent distributors,” said Anne Randall, vice president of Partner Integration for Safeco. “Linking TransactNOW with Safeco Now will improve the ease with which our distributors write auto business.”
TransactNOW uses ACORD XML standards and web services technology to integrate carrier functionality directly into the workflow of the agency management system. Developed in close cooperation with The AMS Users’ Group, TransactNOW is available to agencies using all AMS management system products. For further information, contact AMS at iisg@amsworld.com.
About AMS Services
AMS Services is a leading provider of innovative software products and services for independent insurance agents, brokers, carriers, banks, managing general agents and other distributors of insurance and financial services. AMS technology solutions are the main desktop applications for agencies of all sizes and help improve agent productivity and carrier/agent connectivity. To learn more about AMS products and services, call 800.444.4813 or visit our Web site at www.amsworld.com.
About Safeco Insurance
Safeco, in business since 1923, is a Fortune 500 property and casualty insurance company based in Seattle. The company sells insurance to drivers, homeowners and owners of small- and medium-sized businesses through a national network of independent agents and brokers. For more information, visit www.safeco.com.
Safeco and the Safeco logo are registered trademarks of Safeco Corporation. Safeco Now is a trademark of Safeco Insurance Company.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Sue Milant
AMS Services
800.243.6204
press@amsworld.com
Safeco Insurance
Eric Trott
206.545.6179
eritro@safeco.com