January 18, 2012
Assurex Global Welcomes Patra Corporation as Preferred Provider for Back-Office Processing Solutions
Leading Provider of Insurance Outsourcing Solutions Allies with World’s Premier Network of Independent Insurance Brokers
Novato, CA – January 18, 2012 – Patra Corporation (www.patracorp.com), the world leader in agency back-office and account management outsourcing, and Assurex Global (www.assurexglobal.com), a privately held risk management and commercial insurance brokerage group, are proud to announce that Patra has been given the distinction of Assurex Global Preferred Provider. This strategic alliance will allow Assurex Global Partners priority access to Patra’s industry-leading insurance outsourcing solutions.
“This is an exciting partnership because Assurex Global affiliated firms are focused on growth, customer service and remaining competitive in today’s market,” said Dan Easterlin, founder and co-CEO of Patra. “Our on-shore and off-shore services are tailored to fit a firm’s specific needs by improving productivity, driving growth and freeing staff to focus on customer relationships.”
“We have seen increased efficiency in those departments that utilize Patra services, leading directly to higher margins,” said Tom Hughston, CEO of Roach Howard Smith & Barton (RHSB) an Assurex Global Partner firm. “More importantly, Patra has allowed us to provide a higher level of customer service and with that, deliver greater customer satisfaction.”
“Assurex Global’s standards for exceptional broker performance are directly aligned with ours,” said Easterlin. “Patra remains committed to delivering best-in-class insurance account service and staffing solutions that enable our customers to increase productivity and profitability while maintaining a focus on growth. Assurex Global’s footprint in the market is unrivaled and we’re excited about this relationship.”
Under this agreement, Patra and Assurex Global will leverage Patra’s industry knowledge, leadership and outsourcing innovation expertise to deliver an enhanced value proposition to Partner brokers.
About Patra Corporation: Founded in 2005, Patra Corporation is the worldwide leader in agency back-office and account management business process outsourcing. The company offers a wide range of services designed to lower costs, reduce risk and improve employee productivity through the transfer of client support functions to operations centers in the U.S. and India.
About Assurex Global: Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Assurex Global is the world's premier network of independent insurance brokers with more than 500 offices on six continents and more than $28 billion in premium volume. Assurex Global marshals the experience, expertise, products and services of the world's most successful and respected independent risk management, commercial insurance and employee benefits professionals to provide unsurpassed service .Assurex Global Partners—only one per market—are selected by capability, integrity, growth potential, quality and breadth of services. For a complete list of Assurex Global Partners or for more information, visit www.assurexglobal.com.
