Patriot National Insurance Group Is Pleased To Announce The Pilot Of Vikaran Solutions' WorkersCompExpert ("WCE")

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  Patriot National Insurance Group, a leading provider of workers' compensation insurance solutions, is proud to announce the pilot of WorkersCompExpert™. Vikaran Solutions developed WorkersCompExpert™, a suite of state-of-the-art web based systems. Patriot National is unveiling a one-month pilot program to ensure a smooth transition towards full deployment.

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Vikaran's WorkersCompExpert™("WCE") consists ofseveral modules: QuoteExpert Agency Portal, PolicyExpert, BillingExpert, ClaimsExpert, ReinsuranceExpert, a Customer Portal, and a Vendor Portal. Patriot National began their relationship with Vikaran in 2011; within a few short months they were able to roll out the QuoteExpert Agency Portal. Shortly thereafter QuoteExpert was deployed to Patriot National's key agents.

WCE is a highly configurable platform that meets the needs of Patriot National as the enterprise continues to grow. Patriot has completed a full migration of legacy data into the new platform including the policy, claims, and billing areas.  WCE provides state-of-the-art business collaboration capabilities for agents, enterprise users, customers, providers, and others. In short, the platform addresses Patriot's needs across the insurance value chain.  The platform provides 100% mobility to business users and is expected to propel Patriot National into a new level of efficiency and productivity.   

Some of the benefits Patriot National anticipates from WorkersCompExpert ("WCE") include:

• Better top line results with new state-of-the-art capabilities for Patriot National's agent distribution network;
• Better bottom line results with comprehensive business operations, productivity, and efficiency improvements;
• Superior market position with 'speed-to-market' product development capabilities; and
• Complete business visibility for senior management with real time analytics

Steven M. Mariano, Chairman and CEO of Patriot National Insurance Group said, "Vikaran has provided Patriot with superior technology for years to come. They have been a true business partner and have demonstrated their vast knowledge and expertise in the insurance industry.  Patriot and Vikaran have created a unique partnership that is not always found between vendors and insurance companies. This business model is a key enabler for both companies to truly succeed in the marketplace."  

Sandeep Mehta, CEO of Vikaran, said, "Patriot National's implementation of our WorkersCompExpert suite is a huge success for both our companies. Patriot's vision in recognizing our platform's true potential early in development, and willingness to take a chance on a young company such as ours, is delivering results. We're excited and pleased that the promise we made to our customer two years ago is being delivered. We congratulate Patriot National on this success and know that this partnership will continue to produce excellent results."

About Patriot National Insurance Group

Patriot National Insurance Group is an insurance holding company focused on workers' compensation insurance. Patriot National Insurance Group has two operating subsidiaries - Guarantee Insurance Company and Patriot Underwriters, Inc. For additional information please visit www.pnigroup.com.

About Vikaran Solutions LLC

Vikaran Solutions is an insurance industry solution provider with a specialized focus in workers compensation and other property & casualty lines of insurance. The company is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois and operates a state-of-the-art software development center in Pune, India. For additional information please visit www.vikaransolutions.com or contact Ash Perti at 630.512.8800 Ext. 243.

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SOURCE Patriot National Insurance Group