Signer Authentication
Support for email, SMS one-time passcodes, and SSO integration for verifying signer identity before allowing access to signature fields.
Comparing signNow and Close CRM helps insurance teams choose a combination of eSignature and CRM that balances regulatory compliance, workflow automation, and integration ease to reduce turnaround times and minimize manual errors during policy transactions.
A field agent uses signNow to collect signatures at client visits and to send follow-up policy documents. The agent benefits from offline signing support, configurable templates, and automatic upload to the agency CRM to maintain accurate client records and speed up binding.
An underwriter receives completed forms through signNow workflows and reviews attachments within the carrier's CRM. The streamlined document intake, role-based access, and detailed audit trails reduce processing time and support regulatory review during audits or dispute resolution.
Insurance agents, underwriters, and customer service teams commonly use integrated eSignature and CRM workflows to complete applications, endorsements, and claims paperwork quickly.
Integrated systems reduce manual handoffs and provide a single source of truth for signed records across sales, underwriting, and claims functions.
Support for email, SMS one-time passcodes, and SSO integration for verifying signer identity before allowing access to signature fields.
Granular permissions let administrators control who can send, edit, and access signed documents in line with underwriting and privacy policies.
REST APIs and prebuilt connectors enable automated document routing and status updates between signNow and CRMs or document repositories.
Mobile-optimized signing and offline capabilities allow agents to collect signatures in the field without continuous network access.
Configurable controls and agreements to help meet HIPAA obligations when handling protected health information during claims or health-related policies.
Policies for retention and secure deletion to ensure records meet internal and regulatory retention schedules.
Reusable, prefilled templates allow agencies to standardize applications, endorsements, and consent forms, reducing data entry errors and ensuring consistent field placement across workflows.
Send identical documents to multiple signers with individualized tracking and automatic returns to CRM records, useful for renewals and widespread disclosures.
Display or require fields based on prior answers to collect only relevant information, improving form clarity and reducing signer confusion on complex insurance forms.
Detailed event logs capture timestamps, IP addresses, and actions for each signer to support regulatory reviews and dispute resolution.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Default reminder frequency for pending documents | 48 hours |
| Signer authentication method selection and fallback order | Email then SMS |
| Signed document destination and CRM attachment rules | Attach to contact |
| Automatic status updates to CRM after completion | Completed status |
| Retention policy for signed documents and backups | 7 years |
Ensure devices, browsers, and mobile apps used by agents and customers meet minimum compatibility to avoid signing errors and maintain security.
Standardize on supported browser versions and mobile OS releases, require automatic updates, and enforce secure network usage to reduce signature failures and protect sensitive insurance data.
An agency replaces paper applications with prefilled templates sent from the CRM to applicants for signature
Leading to reduced issuance time and lower administrative cost for the agency.
A carrier needs recorded consent and a secure release for third-party medical records during claims handling
Resulting in faster claims resolution and defensible documentation for audits.
| Criteria | signNow (Recommended) | Close CRM | Insurance Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native eSignature | |||
| Audit Trail Detail | Comprehensive | Basic | Comprehensive |
| HIPAA Support | Available | Requires add-on | Available |
| API for document workflows | REST API | REST API | REST API |
| Service | signNow (Recommended) | Close CRM | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting monthly cost per user | $8/user/month | $65/user/month | $10/user/month | $14.99/user/month | $19/user/month |
| Annual discount availability | Yes, up to 20% | Yes, custom | Yes, up to 15% | Yes, up to 20% | Yes, up to 25% |
| Included eSignature transactions | Unlimited basic | Limited nested | Limited | Limited | Unlimited basic |
| CRM integration included | Native connectors | Native CRM product | Integrations via connectors | Integrations via Adobe ecosystem | Integrations via Zapier |
| HIPAA compliance option | Business associate agreement available | Not primary focus | Available | Available with enterprise | Available with enterprise |