Yes... we missed you. The ACORD User Group Information Exchange (AUGIE) met today in Fort Lauderdale at the ACORD Implementation Forum. The open meeting attracted 150 participants and it was followed by an AUGIE Leaders meeting chaired by James Armitage, President of the AMS Users Group. The primary mission of the group is to facilitate the implementation of ACORD Standards. They recommend and coordinate participation on various working groups and reach out to insurers among other things.
If you are an agent, take a look at the AUGIE website and please consider volunteering for some of the working groups... or just one. If you are an insurer, please attend the next meeting. I asked one insurer systems person why he attended the meeting. He said, "This is a great opportunity to spend quality time with our agents, better understand the issues and work on solutions." Apparently, some people working in Operations or Systems don't get this opportunity often. Where else can you see agencies, insurers and vendors sitting around the same table. You'll be amazed by the value of this kind of open dialogue. Contact Cal Durland for more information. [email protected]
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