1MHG (Message Header Group) The 1MHG (Message Header Group) is the very first structural group that appears before any transaction in an AL3 message. Its primary functions include: 1. Logical [...]
What Are eDocs in Insurance? In insurance, eDocs (Electronic Documents) refer to the electronic delivery of documents and notifications from carriers to agencies or third parties, using standard formats in [...]
The ACORD 155 form is the Boiler and Machinery Section, used in commercial insurance to capture information about a business's boiler, machinery, and equipment exposures. This type of coverage, also [...]
ACORD forms are the industry standard for collecting and sharing information between agents, carriers, and insureds. While most people are familiar with the main ACORD forms like ACORD 125 (Applicant [...]
What is DAX? Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) is a powerful formula language used in Power BI, Excel Power Pivot, and SQL Server Analysis Services. It is designed to work with [...]
The terms Current term amount and Net change amount differ in the case of premiums and coverages. A. IN CASE OF BASIC POLICY INFORMATION GROUP (5BPI Group): In the BPI [...]
In an AL3 file, the Message Address (Destination) represents the intended recipient's information within the insurance data interchange, such as an insurance carrier, agency, or intermediary. This address is critical [...]
This message allows the sharing of a current electronic version of a single claim. It can be sent in two ways from carrier to agency: (1) as an immediate response [...]
Introduction When you buy an insurance policy, it may feel like a simple transaction — fill out some forms, pay the premium, and you’re covered. But behind that process, there’s [...]
The 2GCG group in an AL3 file stands for Group Control Group, and its purpose is to inform the receiving system about data element groups that are intentionally not included [...]
The insurance submission lifecycle includes all the key steps that happen from the moment a customer requests coverage to the time the invoice is sent. Here’s how it flows: 1. [...]
In the insurance industry, agents and brokers are typically compensated in two primary ways: through direct bill commission or agency bill. It stands out as a simple yet widely used [...]
Farm insurance can be challenging to structure because it merges a variety of protections — property, liability, equipment, and sometimes specialized coverage for livestock or horses — into one policy. [...]
