First Connect is an insurtech platform that aggregates access to over 130 personal, commercial, and life insurance carriers through a unified web dashboard. The solution provides one‑click carrier appointments, a real‑time comparative rater and market‑appetite data, enabling independent agents to generate side‑by‑side quotes, bind policies and service accounts without subscription fees. Integrated incentive tools help agents expand their book of business while preserving margins.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Independent insurance agents often rely on a limited set of carrier relationships, face lengthy onboarding processes, and incur subscription or onboarding fees that restrict their ability to offer a broad range of policies to clients.
Solution
First Connect delivers an all‑in‑one insurtech platform that aggregates access to more than 130 insurance carriers across personal, commercial, and life lines. Agents can request and manage carrier appointments with a single click, eliminating manual paperwork and reducing time‑to‑quote. The proprietary Quote Connector engine generates side‑by‑side quotes from multiple carriers in real time, while the Appetite Finder tool surfaces current market appetite to match client needs. The web‑based dashboard supports end‑to‑end policy lifecycle actions—quoting, binding, and servicing—without additional software or subscription costs. Integrated incentive programs provide bonuses and exclusive carrier offers, helping agents grow their book of business while preserving margin.
Target Audience
The platform is designed for independent insurance agents and small agencies seeking to expand their carrier portfolio and streamline policy management.
Features
- Carrier Store: unified marketplace with instant access to 130+ carriers for home, auto, commercial, and life insurance
- One‑click carrier request workflow that streamlines onboarding and reduces administrative overhead
- Quote Connector: proprietary comparative rater delivering fast, accurate side‑by‑side quotes from multiple carriers
- Appetite Finder: real‑time market appetite data to identify available capacity and optimal coverage options
- Intuitive, self‑service dashboard for quoting, binding, and policy servicing without paper forms or phone calls
- Zero onboarding fees and no recurring subscription charges, enabling cost‑effective agency scaling
- Incentive engine offering introductory offers, quarterly bonuses, sales contests, and exclusive carrier incentives
- Dedicated support via email, phone, or chat from insurance and technology specialists