Insurance BPO for Independent Agents: What You Should Offload First
Independent insurance agencies wear a lot of hats – and too often, that includes chasing paperwork, issuing COIs, and handling policy changes. That’s where insurance BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) comes in.
For small to mid-sized agencies, especially those juggling multiple carriers and systems like AMS360 or Applied Epic, outsourcing the right tasks can mean the difference between growth and burnout.
So what should you offload first?
Start with the Daily Bottlenecks
If you’re buried in repetitive admin work, you’re not alone. These are the BPO tasks we recommend offloading first:
- Certificate of Insurance (COI) Processing
COIs are critical but time-consuming. Agencies often face backlogs, especially during renewal cycles. BPO teams can handle certificate generation, holder additions, email delivery, and tracking – often same day. - Endorsement Requests
Whether it’s adding a driver or changing coverage limits, endorsements eat up time. Outsourced teams can log into your AMS, handle carrier communications, and upload documents without involving your in-house CSRs. - Renewal Prep and Triggering
BPO teams can run upcoming expiration reports, trigger reminders, and prep renewal documents – all inside your AMS or CRM. - Email and Document Management
Sorting incoming emails, saving attachments, naming files correctly, and tagging the AMS is ideal for outsourcing. This task alone saves hours per day.
How to Know You’re Ready to Outsource
You don’t need to be drowning to benefit. Signs you’re ready for insurance BPO include:
- COI or endorsement backlog
- Missed renewals or delayed follow-ups
- Overloaded CSRs
- Hiring delays or staff turnover
- Manual reconciliation across systems
Where Does Insurance BPO Fit in AMS360 or Applied Epic?
A good BPO team works directly inside your existing tools – no separate portals, no added complexity.
For example, Selectsys BPO integrates seamlessly with:
- AMS360: Completing activities, issuing COIs, managing suspense items
- Applied Epic: Managing policy tasks, uploading documentation, completing workflows
- Email + Excel: When AMS access isn’t available, teams can still process based on rules and logs
Test Case: Independent Agency in Georgia Cuts Task Time by 40%
A 12-person agency in Georgia used to handle all COIs and endorsements in-house. Within two weeks of onboarding Selectsys BPO, they had:
- Cleared a 200+ COI backlog
- Moved endorsements to a 24-hour turnaround
- Freed up CSRs for quoting and renewals
The best part? No system changes. All work was done inside AMS360.
FAQs
Do I need to change my systems to use BPO?
No. Selectsys works inside your AMS, carrier portals, or CRMs — whatever you use now.
How quickly can BPO teams get up to speed?
Most agencies are live in 7–10 business days with standard onboarding.
Is this secure and compliant?
Yes. Teams operate under strict SLAs, access controls, and documentation protocols — backed by SOC 2 infrastructure.
What if I only need part-time help?
That’s fine — BPO can scale up or down based on volume. Start with 1–2 workflows and expand as needed.
- Learn more about Agent Outsourcing solutions here.
- Already use AMS360? See our AMS360 Back Office Support options.
- Have more questions? Visit our FAQs page or explore the Answer Library.
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