ASCnet Membership: Companies
The business of selling insurance is
in many ways a three way partnership between the independent agency, the
insurance company and the provider of automation in the agency.
Company membership in ASCnet provides open communication between all
three parties. SAFECO's membership in ASCnet provides the opportunity to
work more closely with the group of Applied Systems agents in their
moving forward with automation and interface."
Mele Lynn Fuller, AAI, AAM, AIT
Agency Interface & Industry Standards
SAFECO Insurance Company
ASCnet offers opportunity
In addition to our
benefits listed below, your membership in ASCnet provides you an
opportunity to become more involved with those agents and brokers who do
business with you. The visibility you will gain as a member will provide
recognition to all agents and brokers who use Applied Systems' software
products. Through your participation in ASCnet, both at the
international level and the local chapter level, you will demonstrate
your commitment to providing support to your current and future
customers.
ASCnet OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF BENEFITS
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Communication
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Subscription to ASCnet Quarterly Magazine
The ASCnet Quarterly Magazine is the flagship
communications piece for Applied Systems Client
Network. Publication began in 1991 and since that time the
newsletter has increased in size and impact. Filled with new
technology news, vendor updates, software practical application and
membership updates, the Quarterly provides members with a necessary
reference and news source. info Contact us for advertising
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Access to ASCnet Community
The Newsgroups are not a list serve, but
rather a bulletin board system allowing users to post questions in
various specific topic areas. By utilizing them on a daily basis, users
can gain help and experience from other users, without any limits to
geographic location.info
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Education |
Discounts to Annual
Conference
The annual conference, a massive undertaking for
our volunteers and staff. In the years since the first national
convention was held, the number of attendees has multiplied ten times,
typically averaging between 1,500-1,800 attendees. The numbers alone
confirm the growing need for the education, training and services that
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Discount to Education Summits
These powerful two day educational events &
seminars offer a range of basic and advanced classes, The ASCnet
Regional Education Summits offer an outstanding educational opportunity
for the entire office. In addition to established users, if you are you
a new user or a new employee you should make plans to
attend! info
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Advocacy |
Interface
ASCnet volunteers work with Applied Systems,
ACORD, and CSIO in in promoting the increased use of upload and download
as well as participates in review of enhancements identified as
interface. It is the position of ASCnet and the ASCnet Interface
Committees to promote true SEMCI (Single Entry Multi Company Interface)
as the ability to transmit and receive data to/from multiple insurance
companies directly from The Agency Manager without accessing any
propriety software. Visit Applied Systems' web-site regarding
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Local Chapter Networking
ASCnet does everything it can to assist members.
However, there are times when local support is important. Company
members often find that meeting with members of a local chapter meeting
can be very productive for all parties.info
Discounts on Tools Manuals and Products
All of our manuals have been written by
members of ASCnet who are experienced users of the The Agency Manager.
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