Acuity earned Gold Spark Awards in both commercial lines and personal lines from Ivans for the insurer’s agency connectivity successes. Ivans Spark Awards recognize companies that are sparking digital connectivity by using technology to support the growth of their agency partners across the policy lifecycle. Acuity is one of only five companies worldwide to achieve gold status for both commercial lines and personal lines.

“It’s never been more important for agents to partner with carriers who make it easy to do business with them,” said Melissa Winter, Acuity President. “To be one of just five companies worldwide to earn Gold Spark Awards in both commercial and personal lines demonstrates our commitment to supporting agency connectivity and maximizing efficiency for our agency partners.”

“Acuity is committed to remaining on the leading edge of delivering digital capabilities that help agents do business with us,” said Ben Salzmann, Acuity CEO. “We are honored to be again recognized by Ivans for our leadership in supporting agents’ digital strategies.”

“Each year, the Spark Awards get more and more competitive as the insurance industry innovates faster and this year is no different,” said Reid Holzworth, Chief Executive Officer, Ivans. “This year’s Spark Award winners are prime examples of how enabling greater connectivity to the independent agent channel can create value at every stage of the insurance lifecycle, and we are proud to partner with companies like Acuity who are driving the industry forward.”

The Gold Spark Awards honor Acuity for offering independent agencies a comprehensive range of automated servicing and digital distribution products. Gold Awards are earned by companies that are in the top percentile of digital technology adoption when compared to their peers.

Acuity Insurance, headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, insures nearly 150,000 businesses, including about 350,000 commercial vehicles, and more than 550,000 homes and private passenger autos across 31 states. Rated A+ by AM Best and S&P, Acuity employs more than 1,600 people.