Do we need to have our underwriting data in order before we can start?
No. This is one of the most common misconceptions we hear. Most carriers, brokers and MGAs come to us with messy, inconsistent, or siloed data. That's exactly the problem we're built to solve. Our approach starts by establishing your data foundation first, so that everything downstream including intake, workflows and risk decisions is built on something you can actually trust. You don't need to get ready for IQ. Getting ready is what we do together.
We’ve been burned by technology projects before. What makes this different?
We hear this constantly, and it's earned skepticism. The failure pattern is familiar: a vendor sells the workflow before the data is right, adoption stalls, and three years later the ROI never materializes. We built our entire model around that lesson. We start with a disciplined, data-first foundation and deliver early results before you expand. We stay embedded with your team through production and beyond. Our clients get more than a data foundation; they get a partner accountable for the outcome.
Will our underwriters and operations teams actually use this?
Adoption is where most underwriting technology fails, and it's where we focus hardest. After 50+ implementations, we're experienced in empowering champions and guiding change that actually works. That's why our implementation model is built around your team and your tech stack. We work alongside underwriting leaders and operations from day one, so the change lands, holds, and drives the results you expected when you signed on.
Can’t we build this ourselves with AI tools we already have access to?
Many carriers are exploring this, and we think that's the right instinct. What most discover along the way is that data accuracy becomes the deciding factor for adoption. When extracted data accuracy falls below 95%, underwriters stop trusting the output and revert to doing it manually. We know because we've seen it early on in development. We consistently deliver 99–100% data accuracy. Getting there is harder than it sounds. Loss runs alone arrive in over 1,800 distinct formats, before you account for ACORD forms, third-party data integrations, submission gaps, and other carrier-specific documents. Building and maintaining that at production scale is a significant ongoing investment, and one that takes years to get right. Your edge is your risk appetite, your rating logic, and your underwriting judgment. Document parsing, feeding your actuarial models, and surfacing data insights are table stakes for every carrier. Build what only you can build. Let us handle the data foundation.
How long does implementation actually take, and when will we see results?
Our Start Now and Grow approach is designed specifically to deliver early, measurable results within 90 days. This allows business leaders to skip the multi-year runway before value appears. Clients are in production and hitting milestone goals in months. We scope engagements to move quickly on what matters most first, then expand systematically. The goal is momentum you can show internally, early.
Does IQ work for our specific line of business or carrier type?
We have clients in production across standard and E&S markets, spanning commercial auto, workers' comp, general liability, commercial property, specialty lines, and more. Our clients include carriers, MGAs, and diversified writers. Our platform is configurable to your lines, your rules, and your workflow. If you write it commercially, we've likely worked in it.
How does IQ integrate with our existing systems?
We're built to work within your current environment, so there's no replacing your systems. IQ integrates with your policy administration system, rating platforms, and third-party data sources, and we handle the data structuring and standardization that makes those integrations actually useful. We can show you exactly how this maps to your stack during an initial conversation.