News | June 14, 2001

Kemper National Services Picks CheckWorks

Source: Prelude Software Inc.

Prelude Software Inc., the premier designer of payment processing software tools and a leading provider to the insurance industry, announced today that Kemper National Services, a division of Kemper Insurance Companies, has chosen CheckWorks software to better manage and issue payments. The company estimates it will issue 10,000 to 15,000 payments per day through its medical bill review department.

CheckWorks will allow Kemper National Services to integrate payment information to produce a complete centralized database. Kemper National Services will also use the software as a customer relationship management (CRM) tool, which will enable the staff to access payment data at any time for queries, reporting, printing file copies, and manual input. CheckWorks will process all payments, print checks using MICR (magnetic ink character recognition) technology on blank safety stock, then export information back to the claims system.

"We're thrilled to add Kemper National Services to our customer list," said Eric Bucher, Chief Technology Officer of Prelude Software. "We believe it's a testimony to the quality, reliability and utility of our suite of products that some of the most prominent companies in America are joining us. Our complete payment database is what distinguishes us from our competitors, and we've found that this is particularly attractive to companies in the insurance and financial services industries. It is gratifying that a company with Kemper National Services' status and reputation has recognized the benefits of our software. We're confident that CheckWorks will save Kemper National Services substantial time and money."

About Prelude Software Inc.

Prelude Software Inc. is a leading developer and provider of payment solutions. The company has built its reputation on its ability to incorporate new technologies into payment processing. The company's products extend the functionality of its customers' new and existing systems to include electronic payment, electronic debit, MICR check printing, automated bank account reconciliation, positive pay security, and 1099 tax form processing and reporting. Prelude Software's programs are grafted onto customers' existing systems seamlessly, communicate information to and from diverse applications to provide a single platform to manage and issue all payments, and allow a business to easily migrate from printed checks to electronic processing. The privately held company was founded in 1988 and is based in Natick, Massachusetts.
CheckWorks and Prelude Software are registered trademarks or trademarks of Prelude Software Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Prelude Software Inc., 251 West Central Street, Suite 24, Natick, MA 01760. Tel: 508-650-0033; Fax: 508-650-4717.