Most of us will agree that technology has allowed us to be more effective in business. But technology can be scary for some, understandably so. The thought of switching to an agency management system may seem like a daunting task, but with QQSolutions it doesn’t have to be.
One of the greatest objections is cost. Many assume that adopting technology will require more manpower, more hardware, and more software. In reality it is the opposite; especially with our cutting edge cloud-based system QQCatalyst.
QQCatalyst is very intuitive. It boasts a cloud-based API infrastructure that makes it the ultimate choice for any small or medium sized agency looking to improve their efficiency. In this blog post, we will discuss how QQCatalyst’s unique API structure and cloud-based functionality compares to other agency management systems in the market.
The Benefits of a Cloud-Based Agency Management System
Traditional software requires an installation to a computer. Depending on the software, frequent updates are required (sometimes at a cost) to keep it current and useful for a business. Sometimes the software will have specific hardware demands for proper function. In a nutshell, physical software can be a money pit.
The concept of the “cloud” is essentially an off-site server center that holds all of the hardware and software needed for the program to function at its highest levels of efficiency. The program is beamed to your computers, smartphones, and tablets via an Internet connection. It enables you to access it from any device with a browser as if it were installed on your own machine.
Because the system is hosted at a remote location, you automatically remove the need for specific hardware. Our program, QQCatalyst, will function on any device with an internet connection. This allows for unparalleled efficiency and flexibility when you move from one device to another.
The ability to host our program on the cloud also allows us to constantly upgrade and maintain QQCatalyst on the fly. You won’t need to download any updates or purchase new software, every time you log in you will have the most up-to-date version of it. And the greatest benefit of cloud-based software is our ability to provide superior security at every hour of every day from one of the best providers – Microsoft Azure. Your clients’ information is the safest it can possibly be, monitored 24/7/365 from the remote server center, and backed-up daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly at various locations.
This is cutting-edge technology; and it certainly sets QQCatalyst apart from the crowd. There’s another major factor though, and that is our unique API infrastructure.
Customize Your Experience With The QQCatalyst Marketplace
The term API stands for “application programming interface”. This means you have the ability to choose how you customize QQCatalyst’s capabilities through a variety of best of breed third-party vendors that expand the program to meet your specific needs.
At its core, QQCatalyst is a customizable agency management system. These optional add-ons increase functionality. Some of the high quality applications provided by our trusted partners:
1. Rocket Referrals
All QQCatalyst users enjoy a 10% discount! Rocket Referrals allows you to leverage happy customers and generate high quality leads with targeted content and beautiful handwritten notes.
2. Insurance Agent
Get your own mobile app with your agency’s branding! This innovative add-on also comes with a discount for QQCatalyst users. It prides itself in being the first ever mobile app that delivers policy data directly to your clients’ smartphone. This powerful feature dramatically increases customer engagement.
3. Bluewave VOIP
Much of your business is conducted through personal conversation. This useful add-on synchronizes your phone and QQCatalyst so you can see the caller’s information on your screen before answering the call. You can properly greet them and instantly start the conversation.
4. InsureSign
This convenient e-signature software is specifically designed for insurance agents. It quickly and securely sends off documents for electronic signature, significantly cutting down turnaround time. You can sell outside your area and close deals over the phone safely.
5. Lola
With this add-on, QQCatalyst users can enjoy an affordable cloud-based marketing system. It is automated functionality that gets results. Lola includes pre-built marketing campaigns that you can instantly apply to your prospects, or you can create your own.
Evolving to Meet Your Needs
No two insurance agencies are alike. That’s why we designed our insurance agency management system QQCatalyst to tailor itself and its functionality to meet the needs of each individual business. The vendors above are just five examples of all the add-ons in our QQ Marketplace.
Most programs will only offer a basic features package. QQCatalyst has gone above and beyond from the beginning with our API infrastructure. This not only allows third-party developers to create innovative new add-ons that further increase satisfaction, but it also creates an environment of growth, progress, modernization.
