| Date | Title | Publication |
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September 2019 |
More than just a BMS provider"What does CSSI bring to the insurance industry? At CSSI, we are much more than just a BMS provider. We develop real-time digital solutions for insurance brokers, MGAs and companies in Canada......." |
Insurance Business Canada |
September 2019 |
D/X initiative breaks ground with real-time first notice of loss transaction"Broker-insurer connectivity took a step forward this week, when the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC)’s data exchange working group announced it had completed a first notice of loss (FNOL) transaction in real-time......" |
Canadian Underwriter |
September 2019 |
IBAC Data Exchange Working Group Completes First Reusable Data Service"The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) is pleased to announce that the Data Exchange Working Group has completed the first Reusable Data Service (RDS), demonstrating the efficacy of this approach and setting the stage for future success....." |
IBAC |
January 2019 |
IBAC Mobilizes Partner Support for Data Exchange Operational Model"The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) welcomes the endorsement from the Broker Management System (BMS) and Commercial Management System (CMS) community for the IBAC Data Exchange principles as the optimal strategy to advance connectivity within the broker distribution system...." |
IBAC |
January 2019 |
IBAC Data Exchange Partner Statement"In May and October of 2018, senior representatives from the Broker Management System (BMS) and Commercial Management System (CMS) community met for the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada’s (IBAC) semi-annual Vendor Forum, which offers an opportunity for participants to discuss some of the industry’s most pressing technological issues...." |
IBAC |
September 2018 |
At the forefront of new digital technology"It’s a software company that has become a leader in providing real-time solutions for Canada’s brokers, mgas and insurance companies...." |
Insurance People |
August 2018 |
The Toronto Insurance Council (TIC) reveals “The D/X Initiative,” demonstrating real-time insurer/broker integration using Data Exchange"On August 1, 2018 the TIC hosted an industry event in Toronto revealing “The D/X Initiative,” demonstrating the viability of real-time integration between insurer technology platforms and broker management system (BMS) platforms using the Data Exchange (D/X) principles...." |
The Toronto Insurance Council |
June 2018 |
Economical joins forces with leading innovators to launch Vyne™"Economical Insurance launched Vyne this week, completely updating the way brokers do business with the insurer. Vyne has been built in collaboration with leading insurance and technology providers to offer an exceptional experience for brokers that includes an updated product offering, streamlined workflow, and a sophisticated data-driven pricing model...." |
Economical Insurance News Release |
May 2018 |
How can brokers use technology to compete against direct writers?"Direct writers allow consumers to obtain an insurance quote, buy an insurance policy online, and within minutes have a bound policy electronically. How can brokers compete with this? By utilizing Real-Time data exchange technologies...." |
ORBiT Canada |
January 2018 |
Real-time insurer/broker system integration"The Toronto Insurance Conference (TIC) partners with RSA, AIG, Keal Technology and CSSI for real-time insurer/broker system integration proof of concept entitled The D/X Initiative...." |
The Toronto Insurance Conference |
January 2018 |
Management: Providing custom solutions"There are some amazing career opportunities in Southwestern Manitoba. And Matthew Russell found one of them. He parlayed his Business Administration diploma from Assiniboine into a job with Custom Software Solutions in his home town of Virden, where the company’s head office is located, and hasn’t look back...."
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Assiniboine Community College |
June 2017 |
Broker – Insurer System Integration"A group of Insurers and broker management system vendors (Aviva, Wawanesa, Economical Mutual, Red River Mutual, Custom Software Solutions, and Keal Technology), together with brokers associations and CSIO, are currently completing the first round of successful testing of the proof of concept for real-time, automated processing of inquiry, new business and policy change transactions...."
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Insurance Brokers Association of Canada |
September 2014 |
Custom Software Solutions: Oh, the times they are a changin' - for the better"The insurance industry,especially brokers, should be eager to embrace change in the technology sector as a positive step, says Bill Murray, vp sales for Custom Software Solutions...." |
Insurance People |
Winter 2013 |
Custom Software Solutions: Update on consumer facing technology and real time initiatives"Over the last few years in various publications Custom Software Solutions Inc. (CSSI) has been promoting two initiatives that we feel are important to the Independent Broker distribution channel - consumer facing technology and real time...." |
Manitoba Insurance Broker |
September 2013 |
First phase launched of I-Client online offering"With the growing movement in the insurance industry to online services, Custom Software Solutions Inc. has been actively developing modules for its broker and mga management software..." |
Insurancewest |
June 2013 |
Aviva Deploys National eDocs Solution"Aviva Canada, one of the country's leading providers of home, auto, recreational vehicle, group, and business insurance, is pleased to announce its launch of a national eDocs solution..." |
Aviva News Release |
December 2012 |
Peace Hills Insurance and Custom Software Solutions announce launch of real time transactions solution"Peace Hills Insurance is pleased to announce the launch of the first phase of the web-based Peace Hills Insurance Exchange (PHIX) transaction engine utilizing Custom Software's (CSSI) I-Company solution..." |
Manitoba Insurance Broker |
December 2012 |
Defining 'Real Time'"I have penned a number of articles about the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada's (IBAC) automation data exchange initiative, the last being published in the October 2012 issue of Canadian Underwriter..." |
Manitoba Insurance Broker |
October 2012 |
Countdown in Real Time"The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada's (IBAC) automation data exchange initiative offers great promise to enhance broker connectivity. Its use, however, must be in line with clearly defined standards..." |
Canadian Underwriter |
September 2012 |
The Straight-Through Processing of a Transaction Finally Achieved"The broker capability to complete all transactions with a carrier inside the agency's broker management system in real time has finally become a reality...." |
Insurancewest |
May 2012 |
Do it yourself"RFNow was launched a dozen years ago as a do-it-yourself attempt to establish an independent microwave operation capable of transmitting data between the Prairie offices of Andrew Agencies...." |
Insurancewest |
December 2011 |
Time to embrace consumer facing technology"Over the last year there have been some promising projects and initiatives that focus on improving the efficiencies in the broker distribution model..." |
Manitoba Insurance Broker |
October 2011 |
Custom Software Solutions Inc"Custom Software Solutions Inc. (CSSI) has had a busy 3rd quarter of 2011 with a number of projects underway that include the recent integration announcements for New Business Upload with The Dominion and JEVCO using CSIO XML 4.3..." |
The CSIO Standard |
September 2011 |
Broker-controlled link to customer critical to warding off competition"There is an online business transition to a full-serve, self-serve customer environment happening across the broker landscape. Direct writers and banks are aggressively pushing forward and expanding their platforms to link with clients online..." |
Insurancewest |
February 2011 |
Functionality Fundamentals"While researching various broker management systems (BMS) and talking to vendors and end users, a common theme emerged - a BMS, just like any other technology, relies on the knowledge and ability of the end user..." |
Canadian Insurance |
February 2011 |
BMS Breakdown"At the heart of every brokerage is the broker management system (BMS), and these days, advances in technology allow it to do more than just collect client data and track correspondence..." |
Canadian Insurance |
February 2011 |
Full-Serve, Self-Serve"In the future, online broker services need to be offered in a full-serve, self-serve environment, in a system that brokers own and control. Over the past few years, people have been talking about the need for brokers to embrace the "new" social media. Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are rapidly growing services, and we will find..." |
Canadian Underwriter |
December 2010 |
Scott Andrew on Technology"IBAM's Chair and Immediate Past President Scott Andrew is not only a well-known insurance broker. He is also CEO of Moston House Ltd. Group of Companies, a business entity that oversees the family brokerage (Andrew Agencies), insurance industry software provider Custom Software Solutions Inc. (CSSI), and high-speed data and voice provider RFNow Inc..." |
The Manitoba Broker, |
September 2010 |
Premium financing arrangement inked"The only fully integrated broker management system on the market has expanded its service reach once again. In July, Custom Software Solutions Inc. (CSSI) of Virden, Man., established a connectivity agreement with the nation's largest privately held premium financing organization..." |
The Manitoba Broker |
May 2010 |
CSSI to help with Peace Hills' cyber plan"Though the market crunch over the last few years has hit Peace Hills Insurance fairly hard, president and CEO Diane Brickner is continuing her support of strategies that would improve the company's technology..." |
Insurancewest |
March 2010 |
Andrew Agencies backs the right SKELETON"In late 2008, Andrew Agencies' management team was discussing plans for a Grand Opening/Customer appreciation event for their newly acquired location in Russell..." |
Insurancewest |
September 2009 |
IBAM Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba"As it faces many business challenges, it is quite intentional that powerful trade association IBAM (Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba) has this year elected a vibrant entrepreneur as its 2009 - 2010 President..." |
Manitoba Business Excellence |
September 2009 |
TBW achieves total integration"As it faces many business challenges, it is quite intentional that powerful trade association IBAM (Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba) has this year elected a vibrant entrepreneur as its 2009 - 2010 President..." |
Insurancewest |
June 2009 |
New IBAM President Scott Andrew"Virden's Scott Andrew wears many hats over the course of a business day... and he recently added another. At IBAM's AGM on April 30, Scott was elected President of the Association for 2009-2010..." |
The Manitoba Broker |
February 2009 |
I.T. Investment in an Economic Downturn"A seized economy is causing brokers and I.T. vendors alike to re-examine what it would take for brokers to go ahead and revamp their I.T. systems..." |
Canadian Underwriter |
October 2008 |
Living Policy Change"A seized economy is causing brokers and I.T. vendors alike to re-examine what it would take for brokers to go ahead and revamp their I.T. systems..." |
Canadian Underwriter |
April 2006 |
Beyond the Portal"Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. Just ask Scott Andrew, president and managing partner of Andrew Agencies Ltd..." |
Canadian Insurance |
February 2006 |
Another Fork in the Road"It was announced in mid-December that the CSIO portal will be wound down. The project died in much the same way as it carried on during the six years that the p&c industry tired to breathe life into it - amidst controversy and great debate...." |
Canadian Insurance |
February 2006 |
Another Fork in the Road"It was announced in mid-December that the CSIO portal will be wound down. The project died in much the same way as it carried on during the six years that the p&c industry tired to breathe life into it - amidst controversy and great debate...." |
Canadian Insurance |
January 2005 |
Prairie dynasty spreads its wings"Few Canadian families are able to trace their ancestry to Scotland's windblown Isle of Skye in the mid-19th century. The Andrew family of southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba can..." |
Insurancewest |
March 27, 2004 |
Local company receives $1.25 million investment"Virden-based Custom Software Solutions, Inc. (CSSI) is certainly getting noticed. The company... announced last week that it had obtained a $1.25 million investment from ENSIS Growth Fund..." |
Virden Empire Advance |
May 24, 2003 |
Small town business attracts major investment"Interest in a Virden-based insurance industry project has already led to national funding, and could lead to more jobs and industry growth for the town in the near future..." |
Virden Empire Advance |