For instance, Bagpipe Player's Mutual may require ADP's Shoplink system to communicate claims electronically, while Sunbelt Shareholder Insurance may only work with Mitchell's UltraMate. State Farm's Service First Program is an exception to this rule, as they support all three major software packages. You will need to carefully weigh which insurers you want to be able to communicate with when deciding which software to purchase. You may even decide to subscribe to more than one software. Other things to consider when selecting your software include the software's features.
All popular packages allow for estimating and customer information organization.
And some software packages offer scheduling features to help you schedule customers' appointments and pick-up times. You just need to decide what you expect the software to do for you now and in the near future. Another factor is cost. Most software is purchased by paying a setup fee and then a monthly subscription to get estimating database updates and the ability to access the vendor's communications network for sending and receiving data and technical support. Remember that what you pay up-front and what you pay each month may vary widely from one vendor to another, so consider the total cost of ownership, not just the down payment or monthly fees alone.