Distribution connectivity continues to mature and consolidate as insurers and insurance distributors continue to push for more workflow digitalization in commercial lines quoting and submissions. Distribution connectivity solutions―platforms that facilitate communication and information transfer between insurers and distributors―have been broadly adopted and continue to evolve, adding new features and maturing capabilities.
This report provides an overview of the distribution connectivity space in commercial insurance, including recent trends, merger and acquisition activity, and prominent providers. It is based on interviews with prominent providers, conversations with industry CIOs about needs and market gaps, and secondary research across public domain sources such as vendor websites and press releases.
This report profiles the following vendors: Applied Systems, Appulate, Bold Penguin, bolt, Broker Buddha, Coforge, Dais, DistriBind, Ebix, Instabase, InsureZone, OWIT Global, Phinsys Limited, Quantemplate, Semsee, Talage, TowerIQ, Vertafore, VIPR, XDimensional Technologies, and Zywave.
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About the Author

Eric Weisburg
Eric Weisburg is a Senior Principal at Datos Insights. His expertise lies in insurance technology, data, and analytics, and distribution, underwriting, and finance. Eric has over 20 years of LAB and P/C insurance industry, consulting, and IT experience. Prior to Datos Insights, Eric served as Managing Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Tower Group Companies and VP at AIG, where he...
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Ashley Lee
Ashley Lee is a Senior Associate at Datos Insights. She works with senior team members to support consulting projects and create research reports. Prior to joining the firm, Ashley worked in management consulting and academic research. She has an M.A. in International Relations from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Columbia University.

Stephanie Dalwin
Stephanie Dalwin is an Advisor at Datos Insights within the Cybersecurity practice. Previously, Stephanie served in Datos Insights’ Insurance practice, producing or supporting nearly 50 reports and lending expertise to vendor consulting engagements. She additionally led the insuretech program, maintaining relationships and coverage of over 300 startup companies, their positioning, and opportunities for investment and partnership. Prior to joining the...