HawkSoft Integrates with Gaya to Automate Agency Data Entry
Event summary
- HawkSoft and Gaya announced an integration on March 17, 2026, automating data transfer from HawkSoft to Gaya.
- The integration leverages Gaya's 'Super Paste' technology to populate carrier portals, rating systems, and ACORD PDF forms.
- Gaya was founded in 2022 by Carl Ziade and Jean-Pierre Vertil, Stanford Business School classmates.
- HawkSoft, founded in 1995, serves independent insurance agencies and promises a return on investment within the first year.
The big picture
Independent insurance agencies face persistent challenges with manual data entry, impacting productivity and client service. This partnership addresses a significant pain point by automating a core workflow, potentially reducing operational costs and improving accuracy. The move highlights the increasing importance of specialized software solutions to streamline processes within the fragmented insurance industry, and signals a trend towards greater integration between management systems and carrier portals.
What we're watching
- Adoption Rate
- The speed at which HawkSoft agencies adopt the Gaya integration will indicate the true value proposition and potential for broader industry-wide automation.
- Competitive Response
- Other insurance agency management system providers will likely accelerate their own automation initiatives in response to this partnership, potentially leading to a wave of similar integrations.
- Expansion Scope
- Gaya's ability to expand beyond personal and commercial lines, and integrate with other management systems, will determine its long-term growth trajectory within the insurance technology landscape.
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