- Ash Brokerage will use the
SmartOffice platform throughout their business
- Ash Brokerage serves independent
insurance agents, financial advisors, registered representatives and career
agents across the United States
- EbixExchange provides an
extensive selection of application software for all entities involved in the
insurance industry
ATLANTA, GA – August 2, 2013 – Ebix,
Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX) a leading international supplier of On-Demand
software and E-commerce services to the insurance industry, today announced
that Ash Brokerage, one of North America’s largest brokerage general agencies
has selected EbixExchange’s SaaS based On-Demand SmartOffice System to
fulfill its Agency management system needs.
The SmartOffice platform will streamline their processes
throughout their business by providing integrated management reporting, powerful
case management and robust commission tracking to ensure the highest level of
client service.
Tim Ash, CEO of Ash Brokerage said, “Ebix understands the needs of the
life insurance industry as reflected in their end-to-end straight through processing
offerings. The agency management system functionalities in SmartOffice are unlike
any other product offering in the market. Ash looks forward to working with
Ebix and utilizing the expansive functionality of the SmartOffice system.”
Chris Aitkens, VP of SmartOffice Sales – North America
said, “To have such a prestigious brokerage house, such as Ash, select
SmartOffice for their agency management system speaks to the powerful capabilities
of the system. SmartOffice is a perfect fit for Ash Brokerage and acts as the
hub for their future strategy. We are excited to be working with Ash Brokerage
and are committed to ensuring that we provide the highest level of efficiency
and customer experience to them. ”
EbixExchange, a division of Ebix, Inc., provides a series
of application software products ranging from carrier systems, agency systems
and exchanges to custom software development for all entities involved in the
industry.
About Ash Brokerage
Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with office locations across the country, Ash
Brokerage is a national leader in the insurance brokerage industry and offers
hands-on expertise through a consultative approach to product solutions, concept
evaluation, underwriting negotiation and business development. Utilizing industry-leading
processing capabilities, Ash specializes in an objective analysis of the life
insurance, annuity, long-term care and disability industry with a special focus
on underwriting and advanced markets.
About EbixExchange
EbixExchange is a division of Ebix, Inc. that focuses on straight through processing
for the insurance and financial industries, encompassing CRM & agency management,
research, illustration, transaction processing, underwriting, distribution,
servicing of a policy and compliance. EbixExchange currently supports a broad
range of insurance agencies, brokerage & clearing firms, banks, wealth management
firms and a variety of other operation centers across multiple channels such
as; annuities, life, health and property & casualty insurance. For more
information please visit www.ebixexchange.com
About Ebix, Inc.
A leading international supplier of On-Demand software and E-commerce services
to the insurance industry, Ebix, Inc., (NASDAQ: EBIX) provides end-to-end solutions
ranging from infrastructure exchanges, carrier systems, agency systems and BPO
services to custom software development for all entities involved in the insurance
industry.
With 30+ offices across Brazil, Singapore, Australia, the
US, New Zealand, India and Canada, Ebix powers multiple exchanges across the
world in the field of life, annuity, health and property & casualty insurance
while conducting in excess of $100 billion in insurance premiums on its platforms.
Through its various SaaS-based software platforms, Ebix employs hundreds of
insurance and technology professionals to provide products, support and consultancy
to thousands of customers on six continents. For more information, visit the
Company’s website at www.ebix.com
CONTACTS
CONTACT EBIX:
Neil van Helden, Marketing (678) 242-2824
neil.vanhelden@ebix.com
Steven Barlow, IR, (678) 281-2043
steve.barlow@ebix.com
CONTACT ASH BROKERAGE:
Nancy Alford, Director Strategic Projects (800) 589-3000
nancy.alford@ashbrokerage.com |
