News: Amazon Gift Card Winner Announced

Morrow Insurance Group’s Property & Casualty Underwriter Agent Angela Morris registered and attended our recent 30-minute webinar about how to automate her ACORD process using an easy online tool we offer through our Appulate partnership.

Just by registering and attending, Anglea’s name was drawn to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

With more than 12 years in the insurance industry, Angela enjoys supporting Morrow Insurance Group clients. She shared that the brief webinar showed how quick and easy it is to find markets for workers’ comp and other insurance needs using our Appulate tool.

Every person who registers and attends our webinars receives 10 free leads and is automatically entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card.

“The webinar provides tips for using the ACORD tool,” said Angela. “Syndicated Insurance Resources tools give me access to so many markets.”

Do you want 10 free leads? Do you want to get faster ACORD submissions and quotes? Do you want to win an Amazon gift card?

Stop pushing paper and using manual processes. Register to attend our next webinar (Aug. 31 at 2 p.m.) and learn how easy it is to create and submit ACORDS without an agency management system.

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Better Care Reconciliation Act Update

Everyone is eagerly waiting to learn about next steps for health care coverage in our nation. Repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a top priority for the new administration. As you can imagine, there are many moving parts to this process. This is similar to watching a tennis match as the ball get strategically lobbed back and forth over the net. Meanwhile, the spectators (aka the American people) are forced to watch from the sidelines.

To date, the House passed the American Health Care Act (ACHA) in May. In turn, the Senate released a bill called the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) that is currently out for review. If the Senate passes the BCRA then both the ACHA and BCRA could go to a joint committee for reconciliation.  Alternatively, the House could decide to vote on the BCRA.

Thursday (7.13.17), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) made the following comments on the Senate floor:  Today, the Majority Leader unveiled a revised discussion draft for legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare. Let me say at the outset that this bill isn’t perfect.  There are some things in the bill that, given my preferences, I would do very differently.  

But, one thing I’ve learned in my 40 years in the Senate is that, people who demand purity and perfection when it comes to legislation usually end up disappointed and rarely accomplish anything productive.  That’s particularly true when we’re talking about complex policy matters.  

The next vote on this legislation will presumably be whether to let the Senate proceed to the bill.  Regardless of your position on this particular draft, if you support the larger effort to repeal and replace Obamacare, you should, at the very least, want to have a debate on this bill.

Under the rules, we’ll have an open amendment process.  Members will get a chance to make their preferences known and to have the Senate vote on them.  Taking that opportunity is the very least we can do.

Keep in mind, Mr. President, virtually every Republican in this body has supported the effort to repeal and replace Obamacare more or less since the day it was signed into law.  We’ve all made promises to our constituents along those lines.  This legislation, while far from perfect, would fulfill the vast majority of those promises.  

If we pass up this opportunity, we’re looking at further collapse of health insurance markets, which means dramatically higher premiums and even fewer healthcare options for our constituents.  And, make no mistake, Mr. President, while some are talking about a bipartisan solution to prop up markets in the event this bill fails, there is no magic elixir or silver bullet that will make that an easy proposition.  

I have to think that, at the end of the day, if we fail to take action to fulfill the promises we’ve all made, we’ll have to answer to the American people for the missed opportunity and the chaos that will almost certainly follow.  I hope all of my colleagues will keep that in mind. 

 

No matter what the outcome, everyone is impacted by the proposed changes. From the individual mandate to the employer mandate, your friends, family, and customers need you to be informed about the changes so you can help them navigate the insurance waters.

Stick with us for more relevant updates and insights. While you’re here, sign up for your FREE Syndicated Insurance Resources account that helps you access more than 190 markets and unique offerings.

News Release: Announcing New Brand & Website

 

 

Syndicated Insurance Resources Announces New Brand & Website Providing Insurance Brokers Free Access to More than 190 Markets & Exclusive WC Programs

A new look and name backed by unparalleled insurance, workers’ comp and employee benefits outsourcing experience

Ponce Inlet, Florida, June 20, 2017—Syndicated Insurance Resources—formerly known as Syndicated Services—today announced their new brand and website to provide a clear path for insurance agents to access the company’s free portal for an array of unique markets and programs. Redirected to the new online home from previous websites, the updated site and messaging is easily found at www.SyndicatedInsuranceResources.com. The fresh brand identity and messaging—designed for clarity and understanding—shares how the company helps insurance brokers grow their book of business by accessing a special broker marketplace. The rebranding initiative includes a new name, updated logo, messaging, tagline, creative look, and new site.

“Most insurance brokers typically spend many hours manually researching markets and product options for their employer-clients,” said David Bell, Chairman of Syndicated Insurance Resources. “Our technology ties together robust market access, alternative risk management, workers’ comp admin and HR consulting products using with one uplink Acord. Our solutions save brokers time and money while setting them apart from their competitors.”

The new responsive design website provides a much-improved user experience that showcases the company’s story. It also serves as the company’s hub for new resources and information for broker members and non-members alike. The site debuted on May 25, 2017.

By building unique partnerships, the company invests in insurance technology to provide competitive products. By offering market access automation that streamlines processes, Syndicated Insurance Resources brings an accelerated path to impact the businesses of insurance brokers nationwide positively.

The new name clarifies what the company provides: Syndicated Insurance Resource.

The new tagline describes what the company offers at a high level: Helping Brokers Find the Right Solutions for Employers.

Bell continued, “We are ready to progressively help insurance brokers grow their business by accessing an array of product options and markets only available throughout innovative technology and partnerships.”

The launch of the new brand identity, and messaging was developed in collaboration with Joy Capps of Engaging Business Communications, LLC. Joy interviewed clients, brokers, partners and employees. “She took the time to really understand our business and has become an extension of our company. We are very pleased with her work. We are confident that our user experience has improved dramatically with this first release in a series of planned improvements and refined messaging,” said Bell.

About Syndicated Insurance Resources Syndicated Insurance Resources help brokers competitively increase their employer-focused insurance programs and HR management offerings. Our leading technology automation, strategic industry partnerships and comprehensive professional services provide high commissions while growing a broker’s book of business. With access to more than 150 markets and 40+ program offerings, we provide a broker marketplace for competitive insurance offerings. Learn More at https://syndicatedinsuranceresources.com/

Media Contact: Joy Capps, [email protected], 843.730.3857

Sales: [email protected], 877.333.8195

Download a PDF of the News Release by clicking here.

 

 

News Release: Syndicated Services Forms Partnership with Appulate

Syndicated Services, Inc. announced a new and improved technology platform augmented by our relationship with Appulate, Inc.

These new capabilities combine the power of a streamlined submission process with cutting-edge presentation capabilities and supported by Syndicated Consulting Services.

augmented services will be complimented by a team of carefully selected partnerships with a commitment to:

• Return all calls from a solution partner within 4 to 6 hours.
• Monitor all consultations for quality.
• Unlimited free consultations for participating brokers and clients.

“This will allow our broker agents to provide additional products and services through a relationship with our company,” says David G. Bell, CEO of Syndicated Services.

Now our brokers can:

• Quote and submit for up to 150 carriers,
• Access more than 40 programs,
• Gain market Access for new carriers,
• Provide Pay As You Go solutions with or without using a branded payroll solution,
• Offer valuable services to compliment the risk management offering,
• Bundle it all together or sell the features ala carte.

In our product testing, we have seen a great deal of excitement with the enhanced capabilities” states Dean Radtke, Senior Vice President of Broker Relations.
“We want to do more than email a quote. We want to be a valuable part of the sales process.”

Here are just a few of the new integrated consulting services:

• Legal / Labor Consultation
• Human Resource Support
• Employee Benefits
• Compliance and Training
• Accounting
• Technology Integration and Support
• Marketing

All of this is powered by BizAssure and fully integrated with the Appulate submission system.

News Release: Benchmark Insurance Company and SUNZ Insurance Company Announce New Partnership

SARASOTA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Benchmark Insurance Company and SUNZ Insurance Company jointly announce a newly formed fronting partnership which will allow SUNZ Insurance Company to expand workers’ compensation coverage to 44 states throughout the United States. The new relationship also gives SUNZ the ability to offer customers “A-” rated coverage.

Steve Herrig, CEO of SUNZ, said, “We are extremely pleased to have formed the new partnership with Benchmark. The alliance between Benchmark and SUNZ represents each organization’s strong commitment to providing the PEO and Staffing Company marketplace with the best possible workers’ compensation coverage. This new partnership continues to reflect our commitment to helping our insureds understand and protect themselves in a risky world.”

Both companies bring experience, stability, and a commitment to client service excellence, while providing insurance solutions to qualified PEOs that demand top level workers’ compensation services and carrier stability.

ABOUT THE COMPANIES

Benchmark is a multi-line stock insurer rated “A-” by AM Best and is admitted in 49 states and the District of Columbia. It partners with insurance organizations who need a broadly licensed, highly rated admitted insurer to better distribute their product. As an independent insurer, Benchmark is uniquely positioned to be a long term fronting or program partner.

SUNZ Insurance Company (sunzinsurance.com), established in 2005 was founded specifically to provide workers’ compensation solutions for Professional Employer Organizations, Staffing Companies and Large Companies. Our continued growth is attributed to a consultative and customized program for each client. Our philosophy is simple. We deliver innovative and unique workers’ compensation insurance solutions and related products that fit with your business’ identified needs. By meeting to discuss your business’ structure, needs and goals, we can provide each client with hands-on, personalized service and flexibility that is unsurpassed by any other insurance carrier.

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News Release: PEO Workers’ Compensation Program

Syndicated Services is proud to announce its new PEO Workers’ Compensation Program for those PEOs domiciled in the Southeastern US. We have coverage with State National (AM Best A VIII).

The carrier is willing to consider business up to Hazard Code F and even some transportation risks. The PEO may not be required to terminate its existing program. This is designed to enhance the PEO’s marketing and permit it to consider risks it may have passed up in the past.

The Syndicated Management Team has over a century of Insurance/PEO underwriting expertise and has been together for over 20 years.

North American Risk Services will provide claims handling. They have an extensive background working with PEO’s, which makes them a perfect fit for the program. In addition, we have a dedicated adjustor who will oversee the program and act as a liaison for the PEO as needed. This is a Guaranteed Cost Program with a pay-as-you-go payment plan.