AMS TO INTEGRATE IRS-AIMS RATING

AMS Services has entered into an agreement with IRS-AIMS to integrate their MAGIC for Windows Texas rating software with AMS management systems in 2001. The reorganization of the AMS Holding Group during the first quarter paved the way for a new open-door policy on the way AMS Services works with third party rating vendors. IRS-AIMS was the first contract signed. The first integrated product should be ready by late summer. Gary Boyd, president, IRS-AIMS, commented on the new agreement: “We’re very excited about the opportunity to integrate with the AMS family of products. It’s refreshing that AMS has laid aside the competitive issues and done what’s best for agents. We urge the entire industry to follow AMS’ lead.” Loren Parsons, president, AMS Services, also commented: “Texas has always been unique when it comes to managing their company filings and rates. Because the sole focus of IRS-AIMS rating software is Texas, they handle the exceptions very well. We are pleased to offer this integration to our Texas agents, and we are delighted to be working with an organization that has achieved such a solid reputation in the Lone Star State.”