Connective Technologies, Inc. is a provider of eCommerce technology
solutions to the property and casualty sectors of the insurance
industry. Connective Solutions(SM) provide for the seamless interface
and integration of Upload, Download, and Data
Translation projects utilizing the
TEAM-UP™ family of products.
Benefits
The TEAM-UP products were designed based on experiences learned
during EDI and E-commerce implementations for P&C insurance
carriers since 1993. The architecture of the TEAM-UP solutions
allow carriers to get a greater return on the investments that
carriers have already made in their web site and infrastructure.
Reusing components of the carriers' existing web offering and
infrastructure also provides for a much more cost effective solution
with a faster time to market than alternative offerings.
Implementation of Connective's TEAM-UP Solutions follow
a well-defined process for the analysis and identification
of carrier specific business requirements that will enhance
and extend the functionality of carrier web sites in order
to provide better services to (and relationships with) their
agencies. Connective's experience, along with the TEAM-UP
products and plug-ins, allows for the rapid development
of projects and a systematic approach to solving the myriad
of challenges that can arise during the electronic exchange
of information. Time-to-market is reduced considerably because
of the extensive background Connective has in this market.
Vendor dependence is reduced through the use of non-proprietary
technologies and platforms such as Java, XML, XSLT, and
WebSphere. TEAM-UP Plug-ins for IBM's WebSphere Developer
Studio allows Connective's developers to utilize pre-built
workflow and ACORD objects to implement client solutions.
Finally, our Client Support Facility provides priority technical
and operational assistance for all users.
Connective Solutions allows carriers to capitalize on money
already invested in a web site by bringing agents directly
into contact with that site while still in the comfort of
their existing agency management system. All of the "rich
content" into a site is available to them. Duplicate
entry of data is eliminated. Real time interface for your
agents is achieved giving a true "Once and Done"
process so that uploaded data can be rated and quoted during
a single session. With our unique approach, business objectives
are met with minimal resource requirements, limited up-front
costs, and greatly reduced ongoing costs.
History
Connective began in 1990 with the mission of developing
solutions for interface and integration. In 1993, Connective
found that the implementation of interface was a much broader
issue and began the enhancement of the original products,
and subsequently, into the suite now known as Connective
Solutions. Significant research and development effort was
put forth designing, redesigning, developing, and beta testing
the predecessor offerings of the current TEAM-UP offering.
In addition to our innovative solutions, Connective Technologies'
experienced management team provides both insurance process
knowledge and technological expertise. Most of Connective's
development and support staff have accumulated an average
of ten to fifteen years experience in various aspects of
the insurance industry. Their knowledge of both carrier
systems and virtually all major agency management systems
provides a solid foundation upon which cost effective, efficient
solutions are provided to clients. In addition, they have
developed a reputation of providing solutions on time and
on budget that meet or exceed client expectations. This
team has developed successful Upload, Inquiry, and Download
applications for both personal lines and commercial lines,
including all transaction types.
