AMS360 by Vertafore

AMS360

Catalyit Platinum Partner Since June 2022 | Last Updated June 2023

Your agency management system should help your team focus on what matters most to your business. AMS360 provides the foundation for independent agencies to grow their book of business and boost their profitability. 

Features & Quick Stats

Key Features

  • A 360° view of client information
  • Real-time accounting built for insurance
  • Automatic alerts for better renewals & retention
  • Connect with carriers
  • Increase staff productivity
  • Integrate your technology with APIs

Learn more about all three Vertafore agency management systems.

 

Core Business

Automating and simplifying insurance solutions.​

How AMS360 Helps Independent Agents & Brokers

AMS360 is the foundational agency management system for your core business and can help improve your agency’s processes, simply work, and drive new business. Increase staff productivity, streamline workflows, improve renewals and retention, and enhance your client experience.

 

Integrations

Seamlessly integrates with a growing list of third-party applications and databases, enhancing data accuracy and reducing manual work.

Partnerships

Certifications & Awards

  • G2 Grid Leader, Small Business (Summer 2025)
  • G2 Top 50, Financial Services Products, Best Software (2025)
  • The SaaS Awards Shortlist (2025)
  • Insurance Business 5-Star Technology and Software Provider (2025)
  • Excellence in Customer Service Award (2025)

Enhancements & Additional Information

Catalyit Team Review

AMS360: A Top-Tier Tool for Insurance Agencies
Published: February 19, 2024

What we like:

  • Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with a growing list of third-party applications and databases, enhancing data accuracy and reducing manual work.
  • Automated Client Communication: Streamlines client interactions through integration with Vertafore Client Communications.

Things to consider:

  • The initial investment and maintenance costs might be a factor for smaller agencies, but the efficiency and productivity gains are substantial.

Summary:
AMS360, powered by Vertafore, is a leading Agency Management System tailored for independent insurance agencies. It streamlines workflows with real-time accounting tools specifically designed for insurance accounting. This cloud-based solution covers client and policy management, workflow automation, and analytics, providing a 360-view (hence the name) to agency management. Its compliance management features also help agencies stay in line with regulatory requirements.

Key Features:

  • Real-Time Accounting: Specifically designed for insurance accounting, offering up-to-date financial oversight.
  • Policy Management: Automates policy creation, updates, and tracking, enhancing accuracy and reducing manual errors.
  • Workflow Automation: Customizes sales and service strategies, maximizes data use, and reduces duplicate entries.
  • Reporting and Analytics: Offers robust tools for insights into agency performance with customizable reports.
  • Security and Auditing: Provides robust security settings for system access control and auditing capabilities.
  • Automated Renewal and Retention: Streamlines tasks and manages renewals to improve client retention.
  • Integrated Solutions: Reduces data duplication and enhances operational efficiency.
  • API Suite: Offers greater control over data management.

Final Thoughts:
AMS360 is a top-tier management solution for independent insurance agencies of any size. It provides a comprehensive view of an agency’s business, integrating essential tools like advanced analytics to streamline operations. While the cost may be a consideration, the system’s ability to enhance efficiency and productivity makes it a valuable investment for agencies looking to optimize their operations.

* Unbiased review based upon information and insights available.

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Product FAQs

Agency Management System
Suspense/follow-up tracking?

Yes

Direct bill commission download available?

Yes

Electronic signature integration?

Yes

Track all user activity?

Yes

Purge customer data/documents?

Yes

User customize views for "my" policies?

Yes

Employee time tracking available?

No

Personal downloads available?

Yes

Custom proposal module?

Yes

Location/mapping integration?

Yes

Support real-time interface for claim inquiries?

Yes

Ability to import schedules?

Yes

Agency/employee license tracking available?

Yes

Dashboard feature included?

Yes

Integrate with comparative quoting/rating systems?

Yes

Tools available for customer self-service

[Policy changes, Client issue certificates, Client portal, eSignature integration, Fax integration]

Split/merge customers?

Yes

Task management?

Yes

Commercial downloads available?

Yes

Boolean searches of data?

No

Open documented API?

Yes

Track claim activity?

Yes

System support provided

[Support by email, Support by live chat, Support by phone, Training in-person, Training using videos, Training by person virtually, Active user group]

Support claim download?

Yes

Accounting integrated?

Yes

Split/merge policies between customers?

Yes

All data fields available for reporting?

No

Software/platform access

[Cloud Hosted Server, On Premises, Browser Based with a Local Client]

Reporting on activity data?

Yes

Document creation capability?

Both proprietary word processing and Microsoft Word

Document management/scanning features available?

[Drag and drop file attachment, Global document search capability]

Reporting capabilities

[Commission payable reports, Commission receivable reports, Export reports to Excel, Production level reporting, Marketing campaign reports, New business reports, Sales production by employee, X-date reports]

Agency procedures available in system?

Yes

Fillable ACORD forms?

Yes

Marketing capabilities

[Automated marketing campaign management, Newsletter generation and distribution, Sales pipeline management, Dashboard specific to marketing and sales, Referral management, Survey generation distribution, Social platform management]

Data sources available for document merging

[Contact, Policy, Coverage, Claim, Accounting]

Dashboard customizable by agency role?

Yes

SMS/Texting integrated?

Yes

Scanning/attaching to client file capability?

Yes

Policy processing workflows?

Yes

Automatic renewal processing available?

Yes

Dashboard alert of items past due?

Yes

Custom activity tracking?

Yes

System security by role/function?

Yes

Carrier submission management available?

Yes

Fax integration?

Yes

VOIP integration?

No

Custom form capabilities?

Yes

Microsoft 365 integration

[Email, Calendar, Tasks, Word, Excel]

Reminder notifications/alerts available

[Email, Pop-up]

Archive customer data/documents?

Yes

Scanning/attaching to carrier file capability?

Yes

Accounting features offered

[Third party integration (e.g. QuickBooks), General Ledger, P&L and Balance Sheet, Account Payables, Customer Billing, Company Payables, Vendor Payables]

Prioritize/flag notes?

Yes

Mobile device access

Yes

User Community

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