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New Jersey Family Business of the Year

UPFRO has been nominated for the 17th Annual New Jersey Family Business of the Year award recognizing family businesses for their significant contributions they make to their communities, and for their unique histories.  This Award is sponsored by the Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies, Farleigh Dickenson University, "the Leader in Global Education".  We are honored and will await the final selection scheduled for October 2009.

SONJ Run for Fun

UPFRO's Peter Haupt, VP Marketing will be participating in his 25th Run for Fun sponsored on Jun 9, 2009 in Atlantic City.  This event sponsored by NJYIP & PIANJ raises funds for the Special Olympics. UPFRO is proud to contribute to the Special Olympics as well as other Charities every year. Way to go Pete!

Bill Ballinger Sings the National Anthem

UPFROs Bill Ballinger, Manager, Southern States, Capitol Region can be seen on the left.

Enjoy his pre-game performance on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqPMwT5mjjs 

MSB and UPFRO announce a strategic partnership

Providing U.S. Insurance carriers with an improved home inspection process that saves time and increased productivity.  Read more…

Farmers Mutual Fire of Salem lauds SUMS & APS

Georgieanna Anderson, Vice President of Underwriting sites SUMSTM - UPFRO’s Smart Underwriting Management System and APS – Agency Porthole System as  valuable, customizable and yet affordable tools.  “SUMS was the answer to how we can update the information easily, keep the agent informed, and provide the policyholder with a valuable service…” Read more….

UPFRO APS – Agency Portal System

UPFRO introduced this service in 2007 to our major carriers.   This website portal allows your agents to view their reports for their policyholders or applicants on line 24/7.  Secured and protected, APS is now available to all our customers. 

Contact us at sales@upfro.com  to learn more and sign up!

XML Format gives UPFRO another Technological Edge

UPFRO has concluded XML formatting for two major carriers.

XML Programming and platforms provide real time reporting services and transmissions. XML works ideally with SUMSTM and your underwriting systems.

Standard or Custom XML Reports are now available to all customers.

Contact us at: sales@upfro.com

Commercial Lines & High Value Home Inspection Initiative

UPFRO has entered the final stages of product re-development and re-training for Commercial Lines BOP, Restaurant, & Habitational field reports.  These improvements are a value-added available at no additional cost.

High Value Home reports, long a part of UPFRO’s expertise will be available in customizable and presentation packages in 2008.

Smart Re-Underwriting Projects

SUMSTM, UPFRO’s Smart Underwriting Management System has been implemented in both existing book-of-business re-underwriting and rollover business projects for six (6) P&C firms in 2007.  Premium return has vastly exceeded the expense of these programs. Reduced Reinsurance Costs are also an expected byproduct when implementing this service.  SUMSTM has allowed these firms to mass underwrite, audit, and accurately manage large blocks of business without increasing in-house costs.

Contact bill.haupt@upfro.com to lean more!

UPFRO Introduces On-Line Training & Library

Password protected for UPFRO use only, inspectors and staff can review training materials, definitions, procedures, & videos 24/7 as part of our commitment to quality.

Margaret Bailey promoted to Commercial Lines Inspection Manager

Peggy is a long time employee and has been in charge of our phone unit as well as our M&C/WC Department for many years. Her extensive experience & training in the commercial lines reports will be a valuable asset.

Contact her at peg.bailey@upfro.com

MSB-RCT Integration with UIRS

Marshal Swift & Boeckh Values using RCT-Technology is now fully integrated with UPFRO’s Information & Retrieval System or U I R S.  This allows real-time values automatically inputted and as part of our reports.  UPFRO has long been a licensed and approved user of MSB’s valuation products.

Susan Grogg promoted to Training & Development Coordinator

With 12 years field inspection service specializing in both high value homes and commercial lines inspections, Susan will combine her people skills with her previous experiences as our new T&D Coordinator. She will be responsible for training both new inspectors and our on-going training for existing inspectors.

Contact her at sue.grogg@upfro.net

Go-to-Meeting & Go-to-Webinar

UPFRO has licensed Go-to-Meeting & Go-to-Webinar.  “These will be excellent tools for both our Team Building Initiative, our training programs, and our ability to inform our inspectors and staff about any procedural updates, or inspection requirement changes quickly and comprehensively.” reports UPFRO President William Haupt.