AMS360 vs. Vertafore ReferenceConnect

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AMS360
Score 6.1 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
Pricing Offerings
AMS360Vertafore ReferenceConnect
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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AMS360Vertafore ReferenceConnect
Top Pros
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User Ratings
AMS360Vertafore ReferenceConnect
Likelihood to Recommend
4.4
(7 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(3 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Usability
5.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
10.0
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Performance
6.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.7
(2 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
7.0
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
5.0
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.0
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.0
(1 ratings)
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Vendor pre-sale
6.0
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AMS360Vertafore ReferenceConnect
Likelihood to Recommend
Vertafore
Scalability, ease of use, ease of access, integrated services. This solution works for 2 man shops all the way up to 150+ with shared services, etc. Vertafore is working towards a unified look/feel, which will only solidify the need to work with any/all of their products.
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Vertafore
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
Vertafore
  • 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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Vertafore
  • 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
Vertafore
  • 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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Vertafore
  • 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
Vertafore
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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Vertafore
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Usability
Vertafore
its decent but needs improvement
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Vertafore
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Reliability and Availability
Vertafore
ams360 service is excellent. They identify the issue and offer quick solutions
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Vertafore
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Performance
Vertafore
THEY COULD LOAD FASTER
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Vertafore
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Support Rating
Vertafore
Support responds quickly, and they are very knowledgeable.
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Vertafore
I have not had to use the support for Vertafore ReferenceConnect.
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In-Person Training
Vertafore
NOT ENOUGH TRAINING IN PERSON. IT SEEMS LIKE MORE IN PERSON TRAINING IS NEEDED
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Vertafore
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Online Training
Vertafore
ONLINE TRAINING IS THERE FOR WHAT IS NEEDED. THERE ARE TUTORIALS FOR EACH SECTION OF THE PROGRAM
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Vertafore
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Implementation Rating
Vertafore
be prepared for a long transition of data
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Vertafore
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Alternatives Considered
Vertafore
AMS360 is a solid platform to run an insurance agency. Their support during issues is stellar. Our issues came only after we said we needed to pivot a different direction, then everything went to pot.
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Vertafore
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
Vertafore
There are definitely endless possibilities with ams360. Its easy scalable to add departments
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Vertafore
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Return on Investment
Vertafore
  • Organization - positive
  • Wasted time - setting up and correcting set up - negative
  • Great staff to work with - positive
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Vertafore
  • 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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