Roof Age Intelligence Now Available in Marshall & Swift/Boeckh's RCT Express

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Aug 13, 2013, 03:15 ET

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marshall & Swift/Boeckh (MSB) the leading worldwide provider of building cost data and estimating technology to the Property Insurance industry announces today that Roof Age Intelligence is now available at point of sale through Residential Component Technology (RCT) Express. This innovative solution continues to deliver on MSB commitment to provide a complete view of property risk through best in class property exposure intelligence.

Carriers can now gain a better understanding of property roof exposure by integrating industry-leading roof age data directly into the point-of-sale workflow.

This integration allows carriers to increase risk management sophistication through improved data accuracy, appropriately align insurance products offered to the risk profile, and determine appropriate discount eligibility.

"We are proud to be the first provider to add this critical data element to our property pre-fill solution, improving accuracy and reducing the risk assessment burden on agents," said Steven Brewer, Senior Vice President of Underwriting Solutions of MSB. "Accurate roof age intelligence enables carriers to make more informed risk management and pricing decisions, through the application of appropriate discount and coverage options as well as more granular rating and underwriting."

About Marshall & Swift/Boeckh
Marshall & Swift/Boeckh (MSB), a Decision Insight Information Group company, is the leading provider of building cost information, residential and commercial analytics solutions and book of business management services for the property insurance companies, financial services organizations and government entities.

MSB offers the industry's most extensive and validated underwriting and claims property data. Throughout their eight decades of experience, they have compiled a strong track record of consistently developing innovative property solutions, analyzing our clients' operations and providing them with the assistance needed to dramatically improve their business results. This track record continues today as they serve as the hub for all of their clients' property needs and work tirelessly to help them maximize their profitability and achieve a competitive advantage. More information can be found at www.msbinfo.com.

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