|
|
|
|
XCHANGING To Offer ACORD Messaging For All
Xchanging and Web Connectivity have teamed up for a second time, now allowing
underwriters the option of receiving internationally recognised electronic messages
rather than London specific EDI (electronic data interchange messages) from
Xchanging.
Jonathan Bradshaw, managing director Xchanging Ins-sure Services said, “We are
delighted to offer broker and insurer customers alike the option to receive their
legacy bureau messages in ACORD format. This is an important step forward to
help give impetus to simplifying infrastructure and allow streamlining of processes
and adoption of ACORD in London.”
Xchanging will distribute these ACORD messages via Xchanging’s ACORD Gateway
(XAG - provided by Web Connectivity) to underwriters. This service, known as
ACORD4ALL, allows Xchanging to deliver legacy EDI messages as their ACORD
equivalents. Already, over 50,000 ACORD DRI messages per week are processed by
Xchanging into the Insurers' Market Repository, powered by Web Connectivity's
EnabledB2B Gateway.
James Willison, managing director Web Connectivity said, “Removing Londonisms in
the London market is another key step forward in the market reform cycle, to which
we are proud to contribute.”
Roy Laker, Assistant Vice President London Market ACORD said, “Combining
Xchanging's DRI and legacy messaging volumes puts London as a leading RLC
member in volume terms. This is an important part of ACORD plans in London this
year.”
Astrolabe Communications for Web Connectivity, 20 February 2008
For further information, please contact: Fleur Howard +44 (0) 20 7706 8383 Astrolabe
Communications fleur.howard@astrolabecomms.com
|