Employer Details
Legal business name, DBA, FEIN, full mailing and physical addresses, contact name, phone and email for underwriting follow-up.
A complete, accurate quoting form shortens underwriting time, produces more reliable premium estimates, and reduces the risk of mid-term audits or premium adjustments by the carrier.
Employers, HR teams, insurance agents, and underwriting staff rely on the form to assemble the facts needed to price workers' compensation coverage.
Accurate completion reduces follow-up questions during underwriting, speeds quote delivery, and lowers the likelihood of audit-related premium adjustments.
Legal business name, DBA, FEIN, full mailing and physical addresses, contact name, phone and email for underwriting follow-up.
Payroll by payroll period and by employee classification code (NAICS or NCCI class) with total annualized wages for accurate premium calculation.
Primary NCCI or state-specific class codes for each employee group, with percentage splits and job descriptions that justify classifications.
Prior three to five years of claims, dates, incurred amounts, and claim status to calculate experience modification and underwriting adjustments.
Requested limits, deductible preferences, desired effective date, and any stop-loss or specialized program participation affecting quoting.
Signature block, date, and printed name with declaration allowing verification of payroll or claims data during underwriting.
| Field | Configuration | Purpose | Typical setting |
|---|---|
| Template | Create reusable form template with locked fields for standard items. |
| Conditional fields | Show loss-detail fields only if prior losses are indicated. |
| Signer authentication | Use email plus SMS code or ID verification for higher assurance. |
| Auto-reminders | Schedule reminders at 3 and 7 days for incomplete submissions. |
Ensure the platform supports common formats and integrations used by carriers and brokers.
Confirm recipient system compatibility (file type, field mapping, and API vs manual upload) to avoid processing delays when sending the completed form.
1–5 business days depending on underwriting queue and complexity.
Expect clarifying questions within 3–7 business days after submission.
Set by agreement; binding often requires payment and final underwriting approval.
Carriers may audit payroll within one policy year or at renewal.
Keep submission records for at least 3–7 years depending on regulation.
Optica standardized quote intake to reduce follow-up communications and speed underwriting
Tech Data integrated electronic quote collection into their workflow to centralize submissions
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Plan dependent |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA available) | Yes (BAA available) | Yes (BAA available) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |