AMS360 vs. Vertafore ReferenceConnect

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AMS360
Score 6.5 out of 10
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Vertafore in Denver offers their insurance agency management software. AMS360 offers production and renewal analysis, a general ledger, a client portal, and other management tools.N/A
Vertafore ReferenceConnect
Score 8.0 out of 10
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Vertafore offers ReferenceConnect, an information system for insurance agencies' business needs and to better serve clients.N/A
Pricing
AMS360Vertafore ReferenceConnect
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
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AMS360Vertafore ReferenceConnect
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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User Ratings
AMS360Vertafore ReferenceConnect
Likelihood to Recommend
1.1
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9.0
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Likelihood to Renew
9.1
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Usability
5.0
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Availability
10.0
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Performance
6.0
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Support Rating
7.7
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10.0
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Implementation Rating
8.0
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Configurability
7.0
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Ease of integration
5.0
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Product Scalability
8.0
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Vendor post-sale
8.0
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Vendor pre-sale
6.0
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User Testimonials
AMS360Vertafore ReferenceConnect
Likelihood to Recommend
If you use PL Rating, AMS360 is highly recommended due to their seamless integration. Also, if you are looking for a system to use on the cloud, it is best. But if you are an offline user, then maybe it's not for you.
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Vertafore ReferenceConnect is well suited within an organization with many users, who are trying to turn out policy submissions and gain information quickly. It is also well suited for individuals who are trying to learn more specifically about classes of business, what types of insurance coverage is recommended, and what the policies are based on. It opened my eyes to a lot of exposures for class codes that I was not particularly aware of, due to the fact that I am a new agent, and I would recommend this be used for agents who have less than 5 years experience.
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Pros
  • Quick entry of new client information
  • Instant access to most policy and billing information
  • Exceptional reports for management and producers
  • Accounting Departments love the direct bill reconciliation
  • Certificates of Insurance
  • Vehicle ID cards
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  • It provides a variety of descriptions that allows for correct selection.
  • It provides information not readily available like what a rate is based on.
  • Gives market appetites with some carriers.
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Cons
  • Lacks faster, intuitive, modern User Interface.
  • Lacks option to search for data in activities.
  • Does not create logs even for closed activities (suspense).
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  • Sometimes the site navigation is not the most fluid.
  • Sometimes I get logged into a particular carrier's section and have to log out and log back in - not sure the reasoning.
  • It does not always recognize my description so finding the class code is sometimes harder than expected.
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Likelihood to Renew
This is by far the most robust agency management system I have used that works for all sizes of agencies. Others have better options here or there, but they are highly customized for a specific type of agency. AMS360 is a one size fits all type of solution, and it works well for us.
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Usability
its decent but needs improvement
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Reliability and Availability
ams360 service is excellent. They identify the issue and offer quick solutions
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Performance
THEY COULD LOAD FASTER
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Support Rating
Support responds quickly, and they are very knowledgeable.
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I have not had to use the support for Vertafore ReferenceConnect.
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In-Person Training
NOT ENOUGH TRAINING IN PERSON. IT SEEMS LIKE MORE IN PERSON TRAINING IS NEEDED
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Online Training
ONLINE TRAINING IS THERE FOR WHAT IS NEEDED. THERE ARE TUTORIALS FOR EACH SECTION OF THE PROGRAM
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Implementation Rating
be prepared for a long transition of data
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Alternatives Considered
We have considered other platforms from time to time but have felt comfortable staying with AMS360. New users appear to understand AMS360 quickly and customize it to their personal preferences. Older users, generally reluctant to changes, are more receptive to updates as they come up since transitions have been easily understandable .
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Unfortunately, I have not used any additional software programs like Vertafore ReferenceConnect so I am unable to compare them. I do know that my insurance agency likes the capabilities that it has and is not looking for alternatives at this point - this can only speak to the benefit to the organization.
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Scalability
There are definitely endless possibilities with ams360. Its easy scalable to add departments
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Return on Investment
  • Organization - positive
  • Wasted time - setting up and correcting set up - negative
  • Great staff to work with - positive
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  • Positive impact on rounding out accounts with additional lines of coverage.
  • Positive impact on correctly classifying an account.
  • Positive impact on learning as a new agent.
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