AMS360 vs. Life Design Analysis

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AMS360
Score 6.5 out of 10
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Vertafore in Denver offers their insurance agency management software. AMS360 offers production and renewal analysis, a general ledger, a client portal, and other management tools.N/A
Life Design Analysis
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Life Design Analysis is a life insurance sales enablement software. It is designed to help insurance agencies present and sell policy options to potential customers. Life Design Analysis has the capability to create reports comparing different policies and make presentations from them. It also includes client and policy management features and policy automation. There is an add-on intended to help with lead generation.
$30.42
per month
Pricing
AMS360Life Design Analysis
Editions & Modules
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Basic
$30.42
per month
Pro
$46.21
per month
Elite
$61.87
per month
Premier
$77.54
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AMS360Life Design Analysis
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
AMS360Life Design Analysis
Considered Both Products
AMS360
Chose AMS360
AMS360 is a solid platform to run an insurance agency. Their support during issues is stellar. Our issues came only after we said we needed to pivot a different direction, then everything went to pot.
Chose AMS360
I think AMS360 is more user-friendly and has many options that are time savers if you learn to use them. Integration with the companies is significant for me as well. They seem to be on the front end of technology and integration with companies like Bridge and Agency …
Chose AMS360
We acquire agencies with a long list of different management systems; after vetting the systems we currently utilize within our agencies, AMS360 came out on top as the most inclusive program set. Vertafore products are really rounding out their set of systems that really create …
Chose AMS360
AMS360 is easier to use, less clicks, easier to find information, and easier to run reports.
Chose AMS360
We have considered other platforms from time to time but have felt comfortable staying with AMS360. New users appear to understand AMS360 quickly and customize it to their personal preferences. Older users, generally reluctant to changes, are more receptive to updates as they …
Chose AMS360
Both systems are similar in terms of management capabilities. We went with AMS360 as it better fit my group as a whole. I do think that reports were much more easily run in Applied than AMS360. I hadn't used Applied for accounting, but it seems the AMS360 is a little cumbersome …
Chose AMS360
I have used HawkSoft for over 8 years, so we know their system like the back of my hand. I have been using AMS360 for over 6 months, so it's really not fair to compare both at this level of knowledge of AMS360. It's still a learning curve with AMS360. So far when we compare …
Life Design Analysis
Chose Life Design Analysis
I have never seen another product like Life Design Analysis and I don't believe there is another one out there that can do the same. If there is one, I would have a hard time believing it has the same features and capabilities as Life Design Analysis. (LDA) The reports are …
User Ratings
AMS360Life Design Analysis
Likelihood to Recommend
1.1
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Likelihood to Renew
9.1
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Usability
5.0
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Availability
10.0
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Performance
6.0
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Support Rating
7.7
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Implementation Rating
8.0
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Configurability
7.0
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Ease of integration
5.0
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Product Scalability
8.0
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Vendor post-sale
8.0
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Vendor pre-sale
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User Testimonials
AMS360Life Design Analysis
Likelihood to Recommend
If you use PL Rating, AMS360 is highly recommended due to their seamless integration. Also, if you are looking for a system to use on the cloud, it is best. But if you are an offline user, then maybe it's not for you.
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We recently showed a "potential client" who is now a client a comparison of an insurance product he was sold to a strategy we would have recommended and they were blown away at the difference. So much so, they cancelled the current product and went with our recommendation. The presentations are very powerful.
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Pros
  • Quick entry of new client information
  • Instant access to most policy and billing information
  • Exceptional reports for management and producers
  • Accounting Departments love the direct bill reconciliation
  • Certificates of Insurance
  • Vehicle ID cards
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  • Comparisons
  • Quotes
  • Needs Analysis
  • Policy notifications for updates, renewals, anniversary dates
  • Online client presentations
  • In Force policy automation
  • Lead Generation
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Cons
  • Lacks faster, intuitive, modern User Interface.
  • Lacks option to search for data in activities.
  • Does not create logs even for closed activities (suspense).
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  • It can be pricey for a start up to get access to all the features, however the payback is worth it.
  • Learning curve - As with any new software, there is a learning curve but training is available.
  • So many features - make sure you take the time to find out all the features available and how to use them.
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Likelihood to Renew
This is by far the most robust agency management system I have used that works for all sizes of agencies. Others have better options here or there, but they are highly customized for a specific type of agency. AMS360 is a one size fits all type of solution, and it works well for us.
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Usability
its decent but needs improvement
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Reliability and Availability
ams360 service is excellent. They identify the issue and offer quick solutions
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Performance
THEY COULD LOAD FASTER
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Support Rating
Support responds quickly, and they are very knowledgeable.
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In-Person Training
NOT ENOUGH TRAINING IN PERSON. IT SEEMS LIKE MORE IN PERSON TRAINING IS NEEDED
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Online Training
ONLINE TRAINING IS THERE FOR WHAT IS NEEDED. THERE ARE TUTORIALS FOR EACH SECTION OF THE PROGRAM
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Implementation Rating
be prepared for a long transition of data
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Alternatives Considered
We have considered other platforms from time to time but have felt comfortable staying with AMS360. New users appear to understand AMS360 quickly and customize it to their personal preferences. Older users, generally reluctant to changes, are more receptive to updates as they come up since transitions have been easily understandable .
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I have never seen another product like Life Design Analysis and I don't believe there is another one out there that can do the same. If there is one, I would have a hard time believing it has the same features and capabilities as Life Design Analysis. (LDA) The reports are unmatched.
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Scalability
There are definitely endless possibilities with ams360. Its easy scalable to add departments
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Return on Investment
  • Organization - positive
  • Wasted time - setting up and correcting set up - negative
  • Great staff to work with - positive
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  • This software has paid for itself many times over
  • Has doubled conversion rates
  • It has upped our financial planning game
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