Catalyit Guide

Outsourcing

From virtual assistants and back-office support to policy processing and RPA (robotic process automation), outsourcing solutions allow agencies to focus on growth and client relationships.
Section I: Outsourcing in 2025
  
Section I

Outsourcing in 2025

What is an Outsourcing solution?

Outsourcing covers technology and service providers that help insurance agencies streamline operations, reduce workload, and improve efficiency. From virtual assistants and back-office support to policy processing and RPA (robotic process automation), outsourcing solutions allow agencies to focus on growth and client relationships. By leveraging outsourcing tools and providers, agencies can scale effectively, reduce overhead costs, and enhance service delivery without adding internal staff.

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“Outsourcing has taken on a whole new meaning, thanks to the rise of AI. AI isn’t here to take over your office—it’s here to be the ultimate teammate. Today’s outsourcing isn’t about shipping tasks off to a VA. It’s about using AI tools to automate processes that eat up your team’s time. We’re talking about everything from data entry and claims processing to customer service interactions and even more complex tasks like underwriting. AI tools can handle repetitive, time-consuming tasks quickly and precisely, freeing your staff to focus on what matters. By outsourcing mundane tasks to AI, your team can spend more time doing what they do best—building relationships with clients, developing creative solutions, and driving your business forward. And isn’t that what we all want? A team that’s not bogged down by paperwork but energized and focused on growing the agency.”
Casey Nelson
Casey Nelson

Director of Consulting

The Two Types of Outsourcing:

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Automates repetitive, rule-based tasks using bots that mimic human actions, increasing efficiency and reducing errors across various business functions.

Virtual Employee/Virtual Assistant (VA)

Provide remote support for administrative and operational tasks, helping businesses reduce costs and improve efficiency. These services allow your team to focus on growth-oriented activities.

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The Evolution of Outsourcing in Insurance Agencies
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Section II

How do I get started?

Are you looking for an outsourcing solution that meets your agency’s unique needs? With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to make a decision. Check out this curated series of webinars and articles to prepare your agency for an outsourcing solution.

Outsourcing 101: Quick Wins For Your Agency

Join Casey Nelson for Outsourcing 101 to learn about some quick wins you can implement in your agency today.

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Key Processes in Insurance That Can Be Automated with RPA

If you’re still manually handling things like policy renewals or claims processing, it’s time to look closely at what RPA can do for you.

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How to Get Started with RPA in Your Agency Today

Ready to dip your toes into the world of RPA and start streamlining your insurance agency? Let’s break it down into some simple steps that’ll have you automating like a pro in no time. 

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Preparing Your Team for RPA-Driven Workflows: A Learning Journey

While RPA is a powerful tool, its success ultimately hinges on the people using it—your team. Just like in any educational journey, preparation is key, and that’s where focused training comes into play.

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The Future of RPA in Insurance: Trends to Watch

RPA has already started transforming how insurance agencies operate, but what’s even more exciting is where it’s headed. Let’s dive into some trends to watch.

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Section III

What solutions are available?

Take a closer look at all your available options by visiting their profiles.

Adapt
Adapt

Adapt
by Adapt

Adapt automates repetitive servicing work, bringing data and documents dire...

RPA Outsourcing

CSRdigit
CSRdigit

CSRdigit
by Exdion Insurance

Exdion Insurance, leveraging the cutting-edge capabilities of GenAI, is a l...

RPA Outsourcing

Insurance Virtual Assistants
Insurance Virtual Assistants

Insurance Virtual Assistants
by Insu serve-1

Insu serve-1 is a leading provider of comprehensive insurance back-office s...

Outsourcing

Liberate
Liberate

Liberate
by Liberate

Revolutionize your customer engagement with Liberate’s Voice AI. Liberate e...

Chatbots Outsourcing

Marble Box
Marble Box

Marble Box
by Marble Box

Leave cumbersome processes and employee management behind with Marble Box. ...

Outsourcing

Patra
Patra

Patra
by Patra Corp

Patra is a leading provider of technology-enabled insurance outsourcing ...

RPA Outsourcing

Powerbroker AI
Powerbroker AI

Powerbroker AI
by Powerbroker.ai

Powerbroker AI is a GenAI platform that can help P&C agencies automate ...

RPA Outsourcing

SkySource
SkySource

SkySource
by Dyad

In 2023, XDimensional Technologies acquired I-Engineering, sparking the cre...

Outsourcing

Sonant AI
Sonant AI

Sonant AI
by Sonant AI

AI Receptionist for (and only for) Insurance Agencies. Sonant handles ro...

Chatbots Generative AI Outsourcing 101 Weston Labs

vBots
vBots

vBots
by Eleviant CTG

vBot Digital Assistants are pre-built bots that empower agencies to au...

RPA Outsourcing

24/7/365 Customer Service Center
24/7/365 Customer Service Center

24/7/365 Customer Service Center
by Insure Response

Seamless integration of our staff into your agency operations is our primar...

Outsourcing

Agency Autopilot
Agency Autopilot

Agency Autopilot
by Agency VA

Agency VA has built a global workforce of trained insurance professionals. ...

Outsourcing

Brightside
Brightside

Brightside
by Brightside

At Brightside, we take the complexity out of understanding insurance pol...

Generative AI Outsourcing

Broker CoPilot
Broker CoPilot

Broker CoPilot
by Bluepond.ai

BluePond AI’s Broker CoPilot is an intelligent platform trained for commerc...

RPA Outsourcing

Cara
Cara

Cara
by Oyster Technologies

Supercharge your insurance firm with Cara – an AI CSR designed to drive ...

Generative AI Chatbots Outsourcing

CertAssist and PolicyPro
CertAssist and PolicyPro

CertAssist and PolicyPro
by LightDoc AI

LightDoc AI is the fastest way to compare and verify insurance pol...

Outsourcing Generative AI

Checkk
Checkk

Checkk
by Checkk AI

Review insurance policies to reduce E&O exposure in minutes with Che...

Outsourcing Generative AI

FBSPL
FBSPL

FBSPL
by FBSPL

FBSPL provides independent agencies with access to Business Process Outs...

Outsourcing

Fulcrum
Fulcrum

Fulcrum
by Fulcrum

Help make AMs' lives easier and improve margins by streamlining mundane wor...

RPA Outsourcing Sales Management

GAIL
GAIL

GAIL
by GAIL

GAIL is the world’s first customer-facing artificial intelligence. It has d...

Chatbots Outsourcing

Growth.Insure
Growth.Insure

Growth.Insure
by Growth.Insure

The primary task of the growth.insure team is to help the independent agenc...

Outsourcing

Nexa
Nexa

Nexa
by Nexa Receptionists

Nexa Receptionist is committed to providing its customers with the highest ...

Outsourcing

Office Beacon
Office Beacon

Office Beacon
by Office Beacon

Office Beacon provides agile insurance software and subject matter experts ...

Outsourcing

Pathway
Pathway

Pathway
by Pathway

Our core business at Pathway is centered around providing insurance agents ...

RPA Marketing Automation & Email Outsourcing

Quandri Policy Checking
Quandri Policy Checking

Quandri Policy Checking
by Quandri

Automate repetitive tasks, increase agent productivity, drive higher ret...

RPA Outsourcing

Renewal, Automation, & Commission Virtual Assistants
Renewal, Automation, & Commission Virtual Assistants

Renewal, Automation, & Commission Virtual Assistants
by ia Blueprint

At ia Blueprint, we specialize in helping independent insurance agents, ...

Outsourcing

Software Engineering and or Back Office Staff Augmention
Software Engineering and or Back Office Staff Augmention

Software Engineering and or Back Office Staff Augmention
by InsuranceTechTalent

World-class software engineering talent – provided to the insurance industr...

Outsourcing

Virtual Assistants & 30 Million Dollar Agency Blueprints
Virtual Assistants & 30 Million Dollar Agency Blueprints

Virtual Assistants & 30 Million Dollar Agency Blueprints
by Lava Automation

Empower your business with Lava’s Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Automation. ...

Outsourcing

Virtual Assistants and Back-office Support
Virtual Assistants and Back-office Support

Virtual Assistants and Back-office Support
by Cover Desk

At Cover Desk, we manage your repetitive tasks so you can concentrate on bu...

Outsourcing

Virtual CSR
Virtual CSR

Virtual CSR
by Virtual Insurance Pro

Virtual Insurance Pro (VIP) provides independent insurance agencies with di...

Outsourcing

Virtual Outsourcing Solutions
Virtual Outsourcing Solutions

Virtual Outsourcing Solutions
by Virtual Intelligence

Streamline your operations and enhance client services with Virtual Inte...

Outsourcing

Virtual Professionals
Virtual Professionals

Virtual Professionals
by Savvital

Savvital provides only the best Virtual Professionals that you can get for ...

Outsourcing

Wahve
Wahve

Wahve
by WAHVE

WAHVE is a unique contract staffing talent solution that brings companies a...

Outsourcing

WeSage BPM
WeSage BPM

WeSage BPM
by WeSage

WeSage BPM (Business Process Outsourcing) can help you meet the changing...

Outsourcing

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Section IV

How does each solution compare against one another?

Make an informed decision by comparing solutions side-by-side. Click the logo to take a deeper dive and learn more about the solution.

Brand/Product name
AMS Expertise
Ideal Agency Size
Minimum Term of Engagement
Services Provided
Agency Can Select VA
Majority of Workforce
VA Background Checks
Onboarding Time
Quality Control Checks
Contract Termination Process
E&O Policy
Cyber Policies & Procedures
Data Stored on Network
VAs On-site at Company Facility
Staff Device Policies
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Section V

What are independent insurance agents using, and how do they rate?

Catalyit partnered with Big “I” state associations to survey independent insurance agencies across the US and gather information about their tech stack and satisfaction.

17%

Agencies using an outsourcing (virtual employee) service

Catalyit Goes Deeper

Virtual assistants are gaining popularity as agencies outsource non-core and time-consuming tasks to third-party service providers. This allows agency staff to focus on client engagement. Outsourcing provides access to specialized expertise and services that may not be available in-house, such as accounting, marketing, administrative, or IT support. By outsourcing these tasks, independent agents can reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and access resources that would otherwise be too expensive or difficult to acquire. There are several popular outsourcing options available for agencies of any size.

Most Used
% Use
Avg. Rating
ReSource Pro
14%
4.3
Patra
14%
3.8
AgencyVA
11%
4.4
Cover Desk
10%
4.3
Marble Box
8%
4.0
Exdion Insurance
4%
4.5
WAHVE
4%
4.0
Elevate Teams
3%
4.5
Edge EA
3%
4.5
Fusion Business Solutions
3%
3.0
Insu serve-1
3%
5.0
Other
25%
4.2
     
Section VI

Additional Resources

Keep yourself informed with the latest insights and product demos.

TechTips Articles

5 AI Opportunities for Retail Insurance Agencies in 2025
AI
AI

5 AI Opportunities for Retail Insurance Agencies in 2025

February 20, 2025 4 min read
The Evolution of Outsourcing in Insurance Agencies: From Virtual Assistants to AI-Powered Partners
AI

The Evolution of Outsourcing in Insurance Agencies: From Virtual Assistants to AI-Powered Partners

November 25, 2024 3 min read
Catalyit Welcomes Powerbroker AI as a Premium Solution Provider
AI

Catalyit Welcomes Powerbroker AI as a Premium Solution Provider

September 30, 2024 1 min read
Preparing Your Team for RPA-Driven Workflows: A Learning Journey
Automation

Preparing Your Team for RPA-Driven Workflows: A Learning Journey

September 24, 2024 3 min read
The Future of RPA in Insurance: Trends to Watch
Automation

The Future of RPA in Insurance: Trends to Watch

September 23, 2024 3 min read
How to Get Started with RPA in Your Agency Today
Automation

How to Get Started with RPA in Your Agency Today

September 4, 2024 4 min read

Webinars & Demos

Liberate Demo
Liberate
Outsourcing

Liberate Demo

February 6, 2025
Patra Policy Checking AI Demo
Patra logo
Outsourcing

Patra Policy Checking AI Demo

February 4, 2025
Exdion Insurance Demo
Exdion Insurance
Exdion Insurance

Exdion Insurance Demo

January 17, 2025
vBots Digital Assistant Demo
vBots Digital Assistant
Eleviant

vBots Digital Assistant Demo

December 17, 2024
Outsourcing 101: Quick Wins For Your Agency
Outsourcing

Outsourcing 101: Quick Wins For Your Agency

September 27, 2024
Insu serve-1 Demo
Insu serve-1
Insu serve-1

Insu serve-1 Demo

March 19, 2024
    
Section VII

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Contributors:

Steve Anderson

Steve Anderson

Casey Nelson

Casey Nelson

Mark Parrish

Mark Parrish

Jason Sabo

Jason Sabo

Guide Last Updated: January 2025

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