News, Announcements, and Awards

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Announcements

Fize Technology Joins HawkSoft's API Partner program

August 17, 2023

Partnership will streamline the collection of prior insurance coverage information across Personal Lines and Commercial Auto.

HawkSoft and Lightspeed Voice Introduce Two-Way API Integration

August 3, 2023

The VOIP platform is the first two-way API Partner in its vertical.

Canopy Connect Joins HawkSoft Solution Partner Program

July 12, 2023

Partnership allows agencies to collect and verify information from prospects and clients, and integrate directly into HawkSoft's management system.

HawkSoft Becomes the First AMS to Support Agriculture/Farm Policy Downloads in Partnership with Ivans and AUGIE

May 18, 2023

With the capability to download a farm policy instead of a commercial package, insurance agents will receive more detailed and usable data, which is a game changer for those selling agricultural risk protection.

HawkSoft and ValChoice Partner to Reduce Re-marketing by 80%

April 18, 2023

Agencies using HawkSoft can optimize the renewal process, increase customer satisfaction, and improve agency profitability with ValChoice.

HawkSoft and CoverRight Announce Partnership to Introduce New Revenue Opportunities for P&C Agencies

March 30, 2023

The strategic alliance empowers agencies to create deeper client relationships and generate new revenue opportunities with Medicare.

HawkSoft and Adapt API Introduce Integration to Automate the Busywork Out of Servicing Insurance

March 27, 2023

Adapt API collects information from carriers such as notice of cancellations, claims, and other non-downloadable documents.

HawkSoft Welcomes Archway Computer to Solution Partner Program

March 17, 2023

Collaboration focused on expanding access to key services for independent insurance agencies.

RPost Joins HawkSoft as Newest Partner Focused on Security

February 21, 2023

RPost joins HawkSoft's Solution Partner program to offer email encryption and court-admissible proof of records.

HawkSoft Partners with Input 1 to Enable Premium Finance, Billing, and Payments for Insurance Agencies

January 19, 2023

HawkSoft and Agave Form Partnership for Digital Payments

December 20, 2022

Collaboration streamlines payment handling and enhances the relationship between independent insurance agents and insureds.

b atomic! Joins HawkSoft's Solution Partner Program

December 16, 2022

Two allies for independent agents find common cause in CRM, data analytics, and API connectivity.

HawkSoft and Rocket Referrals Collaborate to Deliver Agency Management and Automated Communications in One Package

October 27, 2022

Independent insurance agencies can efficiently discover, buy, and implement both platforms together in the HawkSoft+ Rocket Referrals package.

Ascend Partners With HawkSoft To Optimize Agent Workflows & Finances

September 16, 2022

Ascend integrates payments and premium financing solution with the HawkSoft agency management system.

Agency Revolution Uses HawkSoft's Two-Way Integration to Add Activities to HawkSoft's Management System

July 19, 2022

Agents relying on Agency Revolution to automate communications can now automatically see which communications were sent to their clients right from the HawkSoft system.

Levitate and HawkSoft Launch Two-Way API Integration Between Platforms

June 23, 2022

New read-write capabilities will allow independent insurance agents to build & nurture relationships more seamlessly.

Talage, Semsee, InsuranceGIG, and HawkSoft Join Forces to Deliver Instant Commercial Quotes from A-Rated Carriers

June 7, 2022

Agents will have access to both the Talage and Semsee platforms and their carrier partners, launched from the familiar interface of the HawkSoft agency management system.

InsuredMine Enables Two-way Integration with HawkSoft to Bring Sales and Marketing Automation to Insurance Agents

May 5, 2022

Two-way API integration adds seamless workflows across both systems for a complete CRM, sales pipeline, and policy management experience for P&C agencies.

HawkSoft Welcomes ePayPolicy as First Referral Partner in Digital Payment Space

May 2, 2022

Independent agencies have easier access to the digital payment processing platform.

Rocket Referrals and HawkSoft Announce a New Two-Way API Integration

April 14, 2022

HawkSoft and Rocket Referrals' customers can automate policyholder communications and keep their history in the management system.

Pathway and HawkSoft Partner to Streamline Client-facing Communications like Email and Text Messaging

January 26, 2022

Pathway adds bot-driven automations to communicate with insureds for renewals, billing, and delivery of policy documents.

HawkSoft and vipHomeLink Announce Partnership to Offer Proactive Home Maintenance and Protections to Homeowners

January 19, 2022

The joint effort brings enhanced protection to homeowners through the independent agency channel.

HawkSoft Ranks #5 for Oregon Top Workplaces in Small Employers Category

November 1, 2021

HawkSoft credits its high employee satisfaction rates to the employees' commitment to the company's core values and the tight-knit family atmosphere.

HawkSoft and InsureZone Partner to Help Insurance Agencies Quote Commercial Lines Policies

July 29, 2021

Mutual customers can now effortlessly leverage data from their agency management system throughout a platform of comparative rating and policy management tools.

HawkSoft Provides Resources on Agency Data Ownership

July 14, 2021

New white paper by HawkSoft and ACT panel discussion clarify how agencies can advocate for data ownership with technology and carrier partners.

HawkSoft Partners with Managed Services Provider mPowered IT

June 3, 2021

The partnership aims to expand accessibility to quality IT support and services for independent agencies in southeastern USA.

HawkSoft Partners with Duck Creek Technologies, Offering Independent Insurance Agents Direct Connections to Supported Carriers

June 2, 2021

Agencies can submit quotes directly from HawkSoft's management system to carriers that utilize the Duck Creek Platform.

Rocket Referrals Launches Sidecar for Insurance Agencies Using HawkSoft

April 6, 2021

New tool allows HawkSoft agencies to manage client information without switching apps

HawkSoft Releases HawkLink for Google Chrome to Auto-fill Policy Data to Carrier and Insurance Websites

March 9, 2021

Auto-fill of data stored in the management system allows agencies to streamline workflows on websites such as searching policies, creating bindable quotes, retrieving county records, or sending payments.

HawkSoft Adds Commercial Lines Quoting Solution with Integration with Semsee

February 18, 2021

Semsee's platform streamlines BOP, Workers' Comp, and Commercial Auto quoting and renewal for independent agents.

HawkSoft Commits to Remaining a Privately Owned Agency Management System

January 15, 2021

HawkSoft has grown organically since 1995 with no outside investors. The company reaffirms its commitment to Independent Agents to remain independently owned and answerable to two stakeholders - customers and employees.

HawkSoft and InsuredMine Introduce API-Powered Integration Between Systems

January 14, 2021

Harness data from the HawkSoft agency management system in InsuredMine's Agency Portal and Mobile App

HawkSoft Expands Mobile App Options for Customers Through Integration with GloveBox

December 10, 2020

GloveBox consolidates policies, regardless of insurance carrier, into a unified mobile app for consumers.

HawkSoft Offers a Comprehensive Business Communication Platform with their Partnership with Bridge by The Kotter Group

October 13, 2020

Bridge allows agencies to combine multiple communications tools into one enterprise-class system.

HawkSoft Partners with Innovative Proof of Insurance and Dynamic Verification Platform Certificial

October 12, 2020

Certificial is free for insurance agents and aims to revolutionize how insurance is verified and continuously monitored.

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

2021 Top 100 Workplaces
2020 Top 100 Workplaces
2019 Top 100 Workplaces
2018 Top 100 Workplaces
2017 Top 100 Workplaces
2016 Top 100 Workplaces
2015 Top 100 Workplaces

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