News | September 18, 2001

INSpire Insurance Solutions Extends Outsourcing Offer

Source: INSpire Insurance Solutions®
INSpire Insurance Solutions® (Nasdaq: NSPR) a leader in property and casualty outsourcing and software services, today announced it has extended its special implementation offer for new outsourcing customers through November 2001. INSpire is offering to implement its base INSideOUT(SM) outsourcing solution for one line of insurance in one state within eight weeks -- free of charge. The Company is extending the offer, first announced in June, because of the positive response it has received from prospective customers.

"Our offer has attracted much interest from prospective customers," said John F. Pergande, chairman and CEO for INSpire. "INSpire has the most fully integrated software, time-tested outsourcing services, and implementation processes. This offer is an enticing bonus incentive for prospective customers," added Pergande.

The free implementation offer is available to information technology outsourcing and business process outsourcing customers. The base outsourcing software package is a comprehensive solution to meet the customer's processing needs and includes: policy/claims processing, rating, and print output capabilities.

INSideOUTSM software is a smart technology solution customers use to transform their business. The fully integrated system includes policy/claims processing, rating, print output, underwriting, workflow/imaging, agency interface (also called TransFluent®), Web-enablement, and third-party ordering/receiving.

"With our utilization of Citrix MetaFrame XP® software, we are now able to get a customer set up and running in a fraction of the time it used to take, which makes INSpire's solution even more appealing to prospective customers," stated Gordon Gaar, chief technology officer for INSpire. Citrix software is an application serving platform that gives users access to applications and information they need from any device, over any connection -- wired, wireless, or Web. It is especially helpful for carriers who need to deploy software solutions to multiple desktops, remote locations, and to employees working from home.

INSpire Insurance Solutions, Inc. provides policy and claims administration solutions for all property and casualty insurance products. As one of the foremost providers of outsourcing and integrated systems, INSpire serves customers with needs to enter new markets quickly, reduce expenses, increase customer satisfaction and focus on core competencies. Additional information can be obtained from INSpire's Web site at or by calling 817-348-3999.

INSpire Insurance Solutions®, 300 Burnett Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102-2799. Tel: 800-433-2452 ; Fax: 817-348-3760.