eSignature
Legally binding electronic signatures with audit trails and signer authentication controls suitable for insurance contracts and disclosures, while maintaining chain-of-custody records for regulatory review.
signNow supports signatures that meet U.S. electronic signature laws such as ESIGN and UETA, and offers configurations to support HIPAA and FERPA requirements where required by insurer workflows and protected data handling.
An Agency Administrator manages org-level settings, user provisioning, and compliance configurations. They define role-based permissions, set retention and audit policies, and coordinate integrations with CRM and policy systems to ensure consistent usage across broker teams.
A Claims Processor handles incoming claimant documents and eSign workflows, prepares forms for signatures, validates identity checks, and uses audit trails and document history in claims adjudication and regulatory reporting tasks.
Legally binding electronic signatures with audit trails and signer authentication controls suitable for insurance contracts and disclosures, while maintaining chain-of-custody records for regulatory review.
Centralized contact records with role tagging and segmenting that integrate with CRMs to map policyholders, agents, and brokers for targeted document routing and lifecycle tracking.
Hierarchical account and team structures with delegated administration, enabling offices, agencies, and broker teams to enforce consistent signing and retention policies across the enterprise.
Bulk Send capability to distribute quotes, endorsements, or renewal notices to many contacts while tracking individual signature status and completion for compliance reporting.
Comprehensive audit logs that record timestamps, IP addresses, and signer actions to support claims investigations and regulatory audits with immutable evidence.
REST API and prebuilt connectors for embedding eSignature and contact management into policy administration, claims systems, and agent portals to automate document flows.
Integration with Google Docs and Drive enables near-real-time document drafting from templates and one-click submission for signature, preserving version history and reducing manual uploads and rekeying.
Prebuilt connectors for Salesforce and other CRMs sync contacts and organizational structures so documents pull agent and policyholder data automatically, reducing errors and accelerating turnaround.
Dropbox and other storage integrations let insurers store signed documents in established records repositories, applying retention labels and simplifying backup and retrieval processes.
Customizable document templates with merge fields for insurance forms, riders, and disclosures speed processing across underwriting, renewals, and claims with consistent data mapping.
| Feature | Default configuration value example |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency and Send Delay | 48 hours after send, two retries |
| Default Signature Routing Order and Rules | Sequential routing: agent then policyholder |
| Auto-archive Policy for Completed Documents | Archive to secured cloud folder automatically |
| Bulk Send Limits and Group Assignment | Batch sends limited to 200 recipients |
| User Access Provisioning and Role Mapping | Admin approves new users and roles |
signNow supports modern web browsers and native mobile apps for common iOS and Android devices, enabling signatures across desktop, tablet, and smartphone environments.
For enterprise deployments, single sign-on integration and mobile device management are commonly used to align app access with corporate security policies, while offline signing is typically limited and requires synchronization when a connection is restored.
A regional carrier centralized agent contact details and license data into a single organization structure to manage access and templates across offices
Resulting in faster onboarding and clearer audit records for regulator review.
A claims team used templated release forms prefilled from claim records to generate signable documents for multiple claimants
Leading to shorter cycle times and improved documentation for settlements.
| Feature and Availability Comparison Table | signNow (Featured) | iSales | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSignature Legality | ESIGN/UETA compliance | ESIGN/UETA compliance | ESIGN/UETA compliance |
| Bulk Send Capability | Limited | ||
| HIPAA Support | BAA available | Limited options | BAA available |
| CRM Integrations | Salesforce, others | CRM connectors | Salesforce, others |
Typically 5 to 7 years depending on state law
Retention tied to settlement plus statutory period
Daily backups with version history
Immediate suspension of deletion upon litigation notice
Encrypted cold storage with access controls
| Pricing and Plan Comparison | signNow (Featured) | iSales | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model and billing | Subscription per user with annual billing discount | Subscription or per-seat options | Per-user subscription tiers | Per-user subscription, included with Adobe plans | Tiered subscription with document credits |
| Typical entry-level plan | Core eSignature plan for small teams, lower per-user fees | Basic plan aimed at sales teams | Standard plan for SMBs with core eSignature features | Individual plan often bundled with Acrobat | Essentials plan with templates and analytics |
| Enterprise options available | Yes, org-level controls and SSO available | Yes, focused on sales organizations | Yes, extensive enterprise features | Yes, enterprise licensing and governance | Yes, enterprise workflows and SSO |
| Bulk and API support | Bulk Send and API access included at business tiers | API often via add-on | API and bulk features in upper tiers | API available via enterprise | API included in mid to upper tiers |
| Compliance and add-ons | BAA, advanced authentication available | Varies by plan and vendor | Identity verification and compliance add-ons | Enterprise compliance features, Adobe Trust Center | Advanced signatures and compliance via add-ons |