A HUB IS:

A centralized operational platform. A Common IT processing platform. A Consolidation of infrastructure and application support. A Concentration of all activities in one main operation. An initiative where all products and services follow a defined process to maximize efficiency and quality. A concentration of knowledge and expertise. Enhance ability to have synergies. The reduction of overall expenses. A benefit for a better communication. Higher quality product and enhanced customer service.

IT IS NOT:

Breaking the commercial relations of the locations. Losing the market sensitivity of the location. Taking the underwriting authority away from the Profit Center. Taking control for the responsibilities of the Profit Centers. A complex or bureaucratic operational process. Long answering time for the market needs. Giving more workload to the Profit Center. Losing quickness and flexibility.

WHY A HUB:

Free up existing U/W resources to focus on Production. Reduce the unit cost of processing. Improve quality and timeliness. Increase the processing capacity. Optimize Infrastructure. Deploy the Business Model consistently. Process Optimization / Performance Management Program (PMP).