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

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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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HeyGen Earns Committed Badge from EcoVadis

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The recognition reflects HeyGen’s performance across environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HeyGen, the world’s leading AI avatar company, has earned a Committed Badge from EcoVadis, the global provider of independent business sustainability ratings. The recognition reflects HeyGen’s performance across four areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement

“Enterprise demand for AI video continues to grow, and HeyGen is proud to already serve 85% of the Fortune 100. As these companies adopt AI at scale, they’re prioritizing partners who take governance and responsibility seriously, not just capability,” said Will Ji, Head of Customer Success at HeyGen. “This recognition reflects that commitment, and we’re excited to keep building on it as we grow our enterprise partnerships.”

EcoVadis is one of the world’s most widely used sustainability assessment platforms, evaluating more than 150,000 companies globally. Its ratings are based on international standards including the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, International Labour Organization conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative standards, and ISO 26000, and provide an independent benchmark of a company’s sustainability performance and management practices for customers, partners, and investors.

To view HeyGen’s full scorecard and Recognition Page, please visit https://recognition.ecovadis.com/GOL_3scAx0qTCUiONQLFsg.

ABOUT HEYGEN
HeyGen is the world’s leading AI avatar company. We create the world’s most realistic avatars — digital versions of real people that look, sound, and move just like them. Rated #1 most realistic on G2 and powered by our proprietary Avatar V model, HeyGen is used by over 30 million people, from solo and small-business operators to 85% of the Fortune 100, to scale their presence in minutes, without a camera or crew. HeyGen brings avatars to life across video, real-time interactive experiences, and voice.

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LeoSight and Axis Communications Unite Video and Sensor Intelligence for More Coordinated Public Safety Response

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Native integrations bring Axis video, body-worn solutions, metadata, and sensor intelligence into LeoCommand and connect teams through LeoLink.

DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LeoSight, a leader in unified incident command software for public safety, today announced a new partnership with Axis Communications, a global leader in network video and physical security technology. The partnership brings native integrations for Axis video management and body-worn solutions into LeoCommand, LeoSight’s situational awareness platform, helping agencies strengthen officer safety, operational efficiency, and real-time coordination.

Through the integrations, agencies can bring live video, metadata, and sensor intelligence from Axis devices and systems into LeoCommand. AXIS Camera Station Pro, Axis IP cameras, and Axis body-worn solutions can contribute trusted visual intelligence to the same operational map as officer locations, vehicle data, drone feeds, and other connected public safety systems.

This unified view helps command staff and dispatchers assess incidents as they develop, while LeoSight’s secure communications platform, LeoLink, enables relevant information to be shared with field personnel and partner agencies. Teams can coordinate around the same real-time intelligence without relying on separate systems or fragmented communication channels.

Designed for daily operations, critical incident response, and multi-agency coordination, the integrations help agencies turn video and sensor data into shared operational awareness. LeoSight’s scalable architecture also supports deployments across agencies and jurisdictions, allowing authorized teams to collaborate while maintaining secure access to the information they need.

“By integrating AXIS Camera Station Pro, Axis IP cameras, and body-worn solutions with LeoSight, agencies can bring trusted video and real-time insights into LeoSight’s shared operational map alongside other critical response data,” said Dean Cunningham, Axis Segment Development Manager for Public Safety. “Together, Axis and LeoSight give responders the same real-time picture, helping them coordinate faster and act with greater clarity.”

For public safety agencies, video is most valuable when it becomes part of a broader operational picture. Connecting trusted visual intelligence with communications and other real-time data helps teams understand what is happening, align their response, and act with greater confidence.

“Public safety teams should not have to piece together an incident across separate screens, systems, and conversations,” said Mark Wood, CEO of LeoSight. “By bringing Axis video and sensor intelligence into LeoCommand and making it shareable through LeoLink, we are helping command staff, dispatchers, and field personnel operate from the same real-time picture. That shared understanding supports faster coordination, safer response, and better decisions when every second matters.”

The partnership expands LeoSight’s ecosystem of public safety technology providers across drones, cameras, body-worn video, sensors, and other real-time public safety technologies.

About LeoSight

LeoSight helps public safety agencies communicate, coordinate, and respond as one team. Our platform connects law enforcement, fire, EMS, and emergency management across jurisdictions, bringing together secure communications, live operational visibility, and collaborative workflows in a single operational environment. By helping agencies overcome fragmented systems and disconnected teams, LeoSight enables faster coordination, clearer decision-making, and more unified response during both daily operations and critical incidents. To learn more, visit LeoSight.com.

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Efectis Group Strengthens Its Presence in India with the Launch of Efectis India

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New subsidiary combines global fire safety expertise with local capabilities to support India’s infrastructure, industrial and energy ambitions

CHENNAI, India, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Efectis, a global leader in fire safety and explosion risk management, has officially launched Efectis India following the acquisition of a majority stake in AADIT, developed by entrepreneurs Mr. Anil Agarwal and Mr. Jothi Ramalingam. This strategic milestone marks a significant step in the Group’s long-term commitment to the Indian market.

With more than 70 years of experience as a testing institute, Efectis group has inaugurated a new fire testing facility in Chennai, dedicated to performing fire tests based on Indian, European and international standards. This is the first international fire testing laboratory in India, operated by a strong local team and supported by more than 300 fire experts from Efectis. The Group aims to support India’s development ambitions by providing internationally recognised fire safety expertise tailored to local needs.

The official launch was celebrated at a high-profile event in Chennai, organised with the support of Business France, reflecting Efectis’ ambition to become a trusted partner for India’s rapidly evolving construction, infrastructure, industrial and energy sectors.

The event, held at the Taj Club House Hotel, brought together the Consul General of France in Puducherry and Chennai, Mr. Etienne Roland-Piègue, along with representatives from industry, government institutions, technical organisations, academia and the wider French Indian business ecosystem. Throughout the event, speakers and industry professionals highlighted the need to further strengthen fire safety in India.

Efectis Supporting India’s Next Phase of Growth

India’s rapid urbanisation, large-scale infrastructure projects and industrial expansion are generating increasing demand for advanced safety, resilience and regulatory compliance solutions. In this context, Efectis India will offer a comprehensive range of services, including fire safety engineering, testing, certification, inspection, risk assessment, technical audits, training and compliance support.

Combining local presence with international experience, Efectis India will support safety improvement, developers, manufacturers, infrastructure operators, industrial facilities, energy transition projects, battery technologies and critical infrastructure. Efectis will be available to assist national and regional public authorities or their representatives in addressing evolving fire and explosion safety challenges linked to modern and scientific assessment methods. The new facility will make fire testing more accessible and cost-effective for manufacturers and project owners in India, while ensuring a direct link with recognized international and local practices.

The launch comes at a time when India is accelerating investments in smart cities, industrial corridors, logistics hubs, transportation networks and clean energy infrastructure. As these projects grow in scale and complexity, this investment in India aims to strongly contribute to the improvement of Indian safety in construction, transportation and energy development, ensuring life safety, and make safer international industrial investment.

A Long-Term Commitment to India

“The launch of Efectis India through a partnership with AADIT reflects our strong confidence in India’s long-term growth trajectory and our commitment to supporting the country’s ambitions with internationally recognised technical and scientific expertise in fire safety and risk management,” said Daniel Joyeux, President of the Efectis Group

“Our objective goes beyond delivering technical services. We want to build lasting partnerships with Indian stakeholders, contribute to skills development and support the creation of safer, more resilient infrastructure and industrial projects across the country. India is a strategic market for Efectis, and we look forward to working alongside our customers and partners in the years ahead.”

Through engineering expertise, testing and certification capabilities, technical training and regulatory support, Efectis India is positioning itself as a trusted long-term partner for safer buildings, more resilient infrastructure and sustainable industrial growth.

About Efectis

Efectis is an international third-party fire safety company, covering fire and explosion testing, inspection, certification, audits, investigation and engineering. With more than 70 years of experience, more than 350 professionals operating from 28 offices, 8 fire testing laboratories, and recognition as a certification body in 35 countries, Efectis supports clients throughout the entire project lifecycle. In 2025, the Group carried out more than 20,000 tests worldwide, serving sectors including construction, infrastructure, transport, energy, logistics, industry, batteries, and nuclear facilities. Based on a very strong technical and scientific background, Efectis Group actively participates in developing European and international standards and supports the improvement of national fire safety regulations.

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