Vertafore unveils Agentic Agency vision to accelerate Distribution Velocity for independent agencies

InsurTech leader introduces four new Velocity AI agents to reduce friction in agency workflows and create more capacity for relationships and growth

DENVER, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertafore^®, the leader in insurance distribution technology in the AI era, today introduced the Agentic Agency and four new Velocity™ AI agents within agency workflows. The Agentic Agency is Vertafore's vision to help independent agencies achieve Distribution Velocity in the AI era by eliminating friction that slows work across the business.

The value of the independent agency hasn't changed. But today, too much of an agency's capacity is consumed by drag around work: moving information between systems, searching documents, checking and re-keying data, and completing repetitive service and accounting tasks.

With the Agentic Agency, Vertafore is addressing that distribution drag by embedding AI in the solutions and workflows agencies already use—from sales and submissions to servicing, accounting, intelligence and everyday guidance. Velocity AI agents can take on more of the work within those workflows, bringing people in when their expertise, judgment and relationships matter most.

Vertafore's Agentic Agency spans workstreams across the full agency lifecycle:

• Digital Producer agents accelerate prospecting, placement, renewals and producer follow-ups.
• Smart Submissions agents prepare carrier-ready submissions, compare quotes, build proposals and verify issued policies.
• Agentic Servicer agents automate requests, certificates, endorsements, cancellations and renewal preparation.
• Accounting Automation agents take on direct bill, agency bill, bank reconciliation and contingency management.

Underlying those workflows, AI Enablers improve ease-of-use and data quality inside an agency's core solutions, while Business Intelligence agents surface growth insights from book, pipeline and performance data.

"Distribution Velocity is about removing friction and accomplishing intentional outcomes across the agency—not just making individual tasks faster," said James Thom, chief AI officer at Vertafore. "The Agentic Agency is our vision for what that looks like in the AI era. Technology takes on work across connected workflows and delivers intelligent insights, so agency professionals have more capacity to create value for their clients and grow their business."

Bringing the Agentic Agency to life

Vertafore unveiled four new Velocity AI agents designed to take on policy servicing, document research and everyday agency operations. Built on the Velocity AI Platform, the four agents are in the hands of early adopters and will be generally available this year.

• Velocity Document Intelligence Agent automates time-consuming research with AI by finding relevant information within documents and other available content and bringing it together in a clear answer. Built into Vertafore's ImageRight^® document and workflow management solution for agencies, MGAs and carriers, the agent helps users get to the information they need faster without searching and reviewing documents one by one. Based on early adopter testing, the agent reduces document review time by up to 90%. General availability scheduled for September 2026.
  
  
• Velocity Coach Agent answers product and how-to questions directly in Vertafore's leading agency management systems, AMS360^® and Sagitta^®. The Coach Agent uses product and agency documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to provide users with answers in the moment. Users spend up to 88% less time finding answers while staying in the flow of their work and building proficiency. General availability scheduled for early fall.
  
  
• Velocity Policy Intake Agent automates time-consuming commercial policy processing by turning information from source documents into policy data. It interprets and extracts policy information from the documents and maps it to the agency management system (AMS). The agent updates the AMS, files supporting documents, and creates an audit-ready activity record. Instead of spending time on repetitive, error-prone data entry, agencies can move through policy intake up to 87% faster and spend more time serving clients. General availability scheduled for early fall.
  
  
• Velocity Policy Check Agent helps users catch and address policy discrepancies. It compares policy documents against AMS data and other supporting documentation to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective action. Users stay in control by deciding which corrections to approve, and the AI agent handles the follow-through. General availability scheduled for early fall.

Together, the four agents demonstrate how Vertafore's vision for the Agentic Agency helps move agency workflows from friction to flow as part of the company's broader goal of accelerating Distribution Velocity throughout the insurance value chain. By reducing distribution drag and creating more capacity for higher-value work, Vertafore is empowering agencies to adapt faster and grow smarter.

Vertafore also previewed what is next for Smart Submissions. Upcoming capabilities include the Velocity Data Collection Agent, which will identify and structure information from incoming documents and surface gaps in submission data, and the Velocity Carrier Routing Agent, which will provide AI-driven guidance on potential markets based on carrier appetite, agency behavior and agency strategy. Both are expected to enter early adopter programs this winter.

"Independent agencies have always created value through their expertise, judgment and trusted relationships," said Vertafore CEO Amy Zupon. "Those strengths have become even more important in the AI era. The Agentic Agency is about using AI to take on more of the manual and repetitive work, surface the information and decisions that need attention, and give agency professionals more time to apply their expertise where it matters most."

About Vertafore

Vertafore powers Distribution Velocity, accelerating every part of the insurance value chain within and across agencies, MGAs, and carriers so they can adapt faster and grow smarter. As the trusted backbone of the industry, Vertafore provides the core digital systems, specialized AI, and data-driven foundation to eliminate distribution drag across sales, servicing, accounting, underwriting, and back-office operations, taking insurance workflows from friction to flow.

Supporting over 95% of the top agencies and insurers and 50% of industry compliance transactions, Vertafore leads at the intersection of innovation and trust, giving customers the speed, performance power, and confidence to transform and grow at scale in the new era. Vertafore is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Learn more at www.vertafore.com.

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