We're proud to be a family-owned business in a family-centric industry
that protects American families and businesses.
- Paul Hawkins, CEO
Announcements
HawkSoft Partners with Rocket Referrals to Automate Maintaining Relationships with Insureds
August 4, 2020
Agencies can automate activities that nurture long-term relationships with insureds, such as welcome letters, engaging at-risk clients, online review collection, and NPS surveys.
Launch of new Partners page highlights API integrations, referral partneres, carrier integrations, and friends of HawkSoft
July 29, 2020
The new Partners page showcases companies that have API integrations with HawkSoft, referral agreements with exclusive pricing for HawkSoft agencies, carrier integrations for downloads, and other friends of HawkSoft.
HawkSoft announces first winner of the inaugural Dick Fanazick Award that recognizes an individual who has made a profound impact in the life of a HawkSoft agency
July 9, 2020
Patricia Meeks is the first winner of the award. As a band teacher who is deeply involved in the life of HawkSoft customer Michael Ley, she drove him to persevere through challenges and beome the leader he is today.
HawkSoft partners with BlueJay Reviews to add Reputation Management options for independent agencies
July 1, 2020
Agencies can take control of their reviews and efficiently manage their online reputation with integration with BlueJay Reviews.
HawkSoft adds integration with Agency Revolution to deliver Marketing Automation to independent agencies
June 22, 2020
Agency Revolution allows agencies to personalize their customer communication and drive powerful automated campaigns.
HawkSoft adds integration with Podium to help independent agencies manage online interactions
June 16, 2020
Podium allows independent agencies to use a single dashboard to monitor and respond to online interactions across multiple channels like text messages, online reviews, website chat, and more.
HawkSoft announces integration with Better Agency Insurance CRM to automate marketing and sales campaigns
May 26, 2020
Agencies using HawkSoft can leverage automation for emails, Google reviews, renewals, claims, cross-selling, and task management.
AgencyZoom and HawkSoft introduce integration between sales automation platform and agency management system
April 28, 2020
Client and policy data from HawkSoft flows into AgencyZoom to trigger automation workflows to nurture leads and engage existing policyholders.
Aureus Analytics' AI and Data Analytics Platform integrates with HawkSoft's agency management system
April 21, 2020
Aureus Analytics brings AI and data analytics to independent agents looking to glean deeper insight about their policyholders. It has shown to improve retention by 1%-3%.
Impact of COVID-19 on the P&C insurance industry
April 20, 2020
A review of legislation affecting the P&C industry, business continuity planning, affected coverages, and a COVID-19 Resources Hub where independent agents can find tools to help their staff work from home.
Levitate partners with HawkSoft agency management system to offer complete contact management and communication solution
April 1, 2020
Agencies using HawkSoft can now seamlessly integrate with Levitate's keep-in-touch tools.
HawkSoft responds to COVID-19
March 2020
HawkSoft provides timely resources to aid agencies in the transition of working from home.
HawkSoft hires insurance industry veteran Jerry Fox
February 24, 2020
Jerry Fox brings 30 years of experience running an independent agency and working with carriers to improve workflow automation.
HawkSoft announces Self-service Certificates to allow policyholders to add or edit cert holders
February 2020
Agencies can publish Certificates of Insurance from HawkSoft to a secure web-based portal, giving policyholders 24/7 access.
HawkSoft launches Premier Book Roll service for insurance carriers with predictable pricing
January 29, 2020
Painless data standardization from any data source comes with predictable price with no per-policy fees.
HawkSoft releases Nationwide Resources Hub to help agencies on their journey from captive to independent
January 2020
As Nationwide agencies transition to independence, HawkSoft provides educational resources and webinars to help them find the best solution.
HawkSoft announces VoIP phone system integrations with leading providers both within and outside the insurance industry
December 2019
HawkSoft integrates with leading VoIP systems, including partnerships with Lightspeed Voice, Bridge, and RingCentral.
HawkSoft releases Federally-compliant Text Messaging Platform
October 2, 2019
Agents get fully integrated texting that meets federal requirements at no additional cost.
HawkSoft launches Mobile App for Insureds through partnership with Blue I Mobile
September 2019
HawkSoft partners with Insurance Agent mobile app to give clients 24/7 access to policies, coverages, and ID cards.
HawkSoft opens East Coast office in New Bern, NC
May 2019
HawkSoft’s second office in New Bern, North Carolina, is the home of our newest offering to independent agents, HawkSoft Managed Accounting Services.
HawkSoft launches HawkSoft E-Signature
May 2018
HawkSoft partners with Formstack Sign (formerly InsureSign) to offer agencies electronic signature capabilities.
HawkSoft launches HawkSoft Rater for nationwide home and auto rating
August 2017
HawkSoft Rater, powered by ITC TurboRater, delivers the most value among comparative raters in the market.
Awards
The “BIGGIE” Awards are deemed as one of the most coveted awards in the insurance industry. There are ten award categories and winners are nominated and selected through a poll of BIG members and associates. There are three other awards selected by the BIG Board of Directors: Hall of Fame, Legend, and MVP.
"BIGGIE" Awards
- 2019 Technology Company of the Year
- 2018 Nominated for Technology Company of the Year
- 2013 Legend Award, Paul Hawkins
- 2013 Northern California Vendor of the Year
The Andy Fogarty Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their volunteer efforts to help AUGIE succeed.
AUGIE Awards
- 2017 Andy Fogarty Industry Impact Award
ACORD is a non-profit, industry-owned organization that is the global standards-setting body for the insurance and related financial services industries. It facilitates the flow of data and information across all insurance professionals through timely data standards
ACORD Awards
- 2012 Download Vendor of the Year
- 2009 Download Vendor of the Year, Percentage Growth
Recipients of the Valor Award have exhibited the highest levels of professionalism and dedication, and are selected by LAAIA members for their efforts on behalf of the association and insurance producers.
LAAIA Awards
- 2006 Valor Award, Vendor of the Year
Since 2012 the Oregonian/Oregon Live and partner Energage have awarded companies in Oregon and Southwestern Washington with the Top Workplaces award. The award recognizes leading employers who have created a workplace environment and culture where employees love to work. The results are based solely on a scientific employee survey process.
Top Workplaces Awards
- 2019 Top 100 Workplaces
- 2018 Top 100 Workplaces
- 2017 Top 100 Workplaces
- 2016 Top 100 Workplaces
- 2015 Top 100 Workplaces
Publications
By Agents, For Agents
Rough Notes, March 2019
BIG Independent Group Awards 2019 "BIGGIES" at convention
Insurance Journal, May 15, 2019
BIG Independent Group Awards 2018 "BIGGIES" at convention
Insurance Journal, May 11, 2018
Deciphering Cybersecurity For Your Agency
IA Revolution (OIA), June 6, 2018
Guide Your Valuables: Leveraging Your AMS
IA Magazine, May 1, 2018
Protecting Your Insurance Agency From Hackers: A Checklist
The Standard, February Special Focus Edition, 2018 (page 14)
Industry-wide Initiative Builds on Success to Drive Ongoing Improvement for Agents
Rough Notes, December, 2017
How a Net Promoter Score can Increase Client Loyalty
Be the Last Agent Standing, 2018 (page 11)
How Digital Distribution Tools from IVANS Marry Agents, Carriers and Appetites
Insurance Journal, February 21, 2017
Broker's Insurance Group Announces 2013 Biggie Award Winners
Insurance Journal, May 13, 2013
People and Places
Insurance Journal, January 8, 2007
People and Places
Insurance Journal, February 6, 2006
Podcasts & Webinars
Podcasts
The fascinating origin behind HawkSoft and what agencies may be overlooking when shopping agency management systems
Agency Nation, 2020 Elevate Conference
Featuring Sean Hawkins (Co-founder and VP Development), and Rushang Shah (VP Marketing)
Paul Hawkins shares learnings from his success building one of the industry's premier technology companies
Agency Revolution, 2019 The Connected Insurance Podcast
Featuring Paul Hawkins
Webinars
Old MacDonald had a farm...but was it properly insured? Tips on writing farm insurance.
IAOA, December 2019
Mythbusting insurance accounting: Integrated vs. Non-Integrated accounting platforms
IAOA, January 2019
Secrets of well-managed and high-growth agencies.
IAOA, November 2018