Vertafore Names Chris Kinsman as New Vice President and Chief Architect

Technology Veteran to Take Development and Product Architecture Group to the Next Level

Vertafore, Inc., the leading provider of specialized software solutions for the insurance industry, named Chris Kinsman as vice president and chief architect for the company. Kinsman will work with Chief Technology Officer, Dominique Laborde, to drive the next phase of the company's product roadmap. As part of his new role, Kinsman will oversee the definition, promotion, education and support of Vertafore's product architecture.

"Adding an executive of Chris' experience and track record gives us the leadership strength to continue expanding the breadth of our solutions while building processes to manage the company's future through people and technology," said Laborde. "Chris' considerable experience will enable us to enhance Vertafore's competitive position and better serve our customers."

For the past three years, Kinsman worked for AMS Services, a division of Vertafore, as a consultant with the development team and as a lead architect for AMS 360® and the AMS Performance AnalyzerT solution. Prior to joining Vertafore, Kinsman founded Vergent Software and served as vice president of technology for DevX.com. Kinsman is currently a Microsoft regional director, MVP and member of the International .NET Association Speaker's Bureau.

"With Vertafore's track record of innovation, outstanding people and proven ability to create value, the opportunities are nearly limitless," said Kinsman. "I'm looking forward to working with this world-class team of professionals in further expanding Vertafore's market presence."

About Vertafore, Inc.
Vertafore is the leading provider of specialized software services and information for the insurance industry, delivering solutions to facilitate independent agent productivity and carrier/agent connectivity. Vertafore's principal operating entities are AMS Services, AMS Rackley and SilverPlume. AMS provides software and services; AMS Rackley is the nation's preferred provider of web-based and desktop rating, point-of-sale and new business solutions; and SilverPlume is the industry's leading aggregator of insurance reference content for risk analysis and underwriting support. For more information on Vertafore and its operating entities, please visit www.vertafore.com.

About AMS Services
AMS Services is dedicated to helping independent insurance agencies achieve maximum performance and operational efficiency. The business offers a comprehensive, insurance-specific solution for managing critical business activities, including agency management, rating, benefits, performance management and carrier connectivity. With more than 150,000 users in over 15,000 agencies, as well as 300 carrier partners, AMS Services is a proven market leader providing the strategy and scalability to help independent agencies excel now and in the future. For more information on AMS Services, please visit www.amsworld.com