Vertafore Launches AI-Powered Digital Underwriter to Boost MGA Efficiency
Event summary
- Vertafore introduced its Digital Underwriter vision and two new Velocity AI agents on September 24, 2026.
- The Velocity Change Request Agent reduces underwriter review time by up to 70% and errors by up to 98%.
- The Velocity Configuration Agent cuts configuration time by up to 65%, expected to launch this fall.
- Vertafore previewed the Velocity Policy Check Agent to automate policy information comparisons.
The big picture
Vertafore's Digital Underwriter vision addresses the growing operational burden on underwriters as MGAs scale. By automating manual tasks and surfacing key insights, the company aims to help MGAs increase underwriting capacity, reduce cycle times, and improve bind rates. This aligns with broader industry trends toward AI-driven efficiency in insurance distribution.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly MGAs integrate the new AI agents into their workflows.
- Competitive Response
- Whether competitors will introduce similar AI-driven underwriting solutions.
- Scalability
- The extent to which Vertafore can scale these AI capabilities across its client base.