eSignature
Legally binding signatures that comply with ESIGN and UETA for most insurance transactions, supporting typed, drawn, and uploaded signature methods with tamper-evident final documents.
Insurers evaluating eSignature and CRM overlap should compare ease of signing, compliance features, integration depth with policy and claims systems, and operational costs specific to insurance document volume and sensitivity.
Field agents use integrated signing to finalize new business and endorsements during customer meetings, reducing paperwork and improving first-contact completion rates while ensuring documents are saved to the correct policy record.
Claims adjusters frequently send releases and settlement agreements for signature; integrating eSignature with case records speeds settlement and maintains consistent documentation for audits and subrogation.
Multiple teams gain value from combining robust eSignature with CRM data: distribution, underwriting, claims, and compliance functions each have distinct needs.
Coordination across these roles reduces duplicated effort and improves data consistency, but requires governance around templates, access rights, and retention policies.
Legally binding signatures that comply with ESIGN and UETA for most insurance transactions, supporting typed, drawn, and uploaded signature methods with tamper-evident final documents.
Multi-factor and knowledge-based authentication options to verify signer identity per insurer risk profiles and regulatory requirements like HIPAA when health data is involved.
Complete, timestamped audit records that capture signing events, IP addresses, and certificate metadata to support audits and claims disputes.
Reusable policy, endorsement, and claims templates with fillable fields to reduce data entry, preserve formatting, and ensure consistency across mass mailings.
Connectors and APIs for CRMs, AMS/PAS systems, cloud storage, and popular document platforms to automate data flow and reduce manual steps in underwriting and claims.
High-volume dispatch capabilities for renewals and batch endorsements that maintain individual audit trails while processing many recipients efficiently.
Bi-directional synchronization with contact and opportunity records so signed documents update customer history and trigger policy lifecycle actions in the CRM or policy system.
RESTful API endpoints and webhooks enabling automated envelope creation, status callbacks, and retrieval of signed documents for downstream processing and record retention.
Secure integration with enterprise cloud repositories to store executed policies and endorsements under retention schedules required by state insurance regulations.
Responsive signing across mobile and tablet devices so agents and customers can complete policy signatures during field meetings or remote consultations.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Expiry Notice | 14 days |
| Webhooks | Enabled |
| Attachment Storage | Cloud repository |
| Signer Authentication | SMS MFA |
signNow and Insightly support modern browsers and mobile apps; check minimum browser versions and permitted mobile OS builds before deployment.
Confirm corporate IT policies for TLS, SSO, and firewall rules, and validate mobile device management compatibility when enabling field agent access to signed documents.
An agency used signNow to send a bundled application and disclosure packet prefilled from Insightly contacts
Resulting in reduced processing time and fewer data reconciliation steps.
A regional carrier automated release-of-liability forms via signNow linked to Insightly case records
Leading to clearer audit trails and faster claims settlement.
| Feature | signNow | Insightly |
|---|---|---|
| Native eSignature | Limited | |
| HIPAA-capable | ||
| API and webhooks | ||
| Bulk sending |
Retain for 6-10 years depending on state rules
Keep for at least 6 years after closure
Store for 5-7 years
Preserve logs for 7 years
Annual compliance review recommended
| Entry-level tier | signNow Basic | Insightly Plus | Low per-user cost | eSignature included | Cloud SaaS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market tier | signNow Business | Insightly Professional | Moderate per-user cost | eSignature included | Cloud SaaS |
| Enterprise tier | signNow Enterprise | Insightly Enterprise | Enterprise pricing | Advanced security | Cloud or hybrid |
| eSignature bundling | Included natively | Often requires add-on | Varies by plan | Integration needed | May incur extra fees |
| Deployment notes | Configurable SSO and BAA options | SSO available, BAA limited | IT integration effort | Varies by customer | Review contracts |
| Support and SLAs | Commercial support tiers | Premium support options | Response SLA varies | Escalation paths | Contract-dependent |