To recognize independent, multiline agencies making the mostinnovative use of technology, National Underwriter–in partnershipwith the ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum–invites nominations andentries for the second annual “NU Agency Technology AchievementAward.”

Three award winners will receive roundtrip airfare and athree-night hotel stay to attend the ACORD LOMA Insurance SystemsForum in Orlando, from May 17-19, 2009. Their award-winningapproaches will be profiled in NU's May 18, 2009 edition.

The trio will also share the secrets of their tech successduring a panel discussion at the ACORD LOMA Forum, highlights ofwhich will appear in NU's June 22 edition.

Agencies using technology to improve sales and service incommercial and personal lines, as well as group and individual lifeand health insurance, are encouraged to enter their IT programs forconsideration.

Entries must explain how technology helped the agency grow itsbusiness, better serve carriers and insureds, as well as streamlineoperations.

In addition, insurance companies, managing general agencies andtechnology vendors are welcome to nominate an agency for NU tocontact about entering the award program.

Although an agency does not need the nomination of a third partyto enter, this will give agency partners an opportunity to callNU's attention to worthy award candidates.

To nominate an agency, e-mail NU Technology Editor Ara Trembly(at [email protected]) no more than 500 words on why the nomineeshould be considered, and include contact information for theagency. NU will then contact the agency, note the nomination, andinvite them to participate in the award program.

For more information about the nominating process, and fordetails on how agencies may file their entry, go towww.acordlomaforum.org/nuawards.

The deadline for entries is Feb. 1, 2009. If you have anyquestions, contact Mr. Trembly at [email protected].