IVANS Continues to Streamline Reporting to State Departments of Motor Vehicles.

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OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2004

Provides Automated Process for SR22/26 Filings in Arizona and

Announces Support for New South Carolina Reporting Program

IVANS, Inc. announced today the expansion of its state department of motor vehicle reporting services to include the submission of SR22/26 filings in Arizona and support for South Carolina's recently announced mandatory automobile liability insurance reporting program.

IVANS completed its first successful SR22/26 implementation in Arizona with Safeway Insurance, using the required X12 data standard format. "Safeway was already using IVANS software and EDI mailboxing for auto liability insurance reporting in the state of Arizona," said Donald Bright, mainframe manager, Safeway Insurance. "Adding SR22/26 filings frees us from submitting paper and benefits our insureds since information sent electronically is received faster and more accurately," continued Bright.

Certain high risk or problem drivers are required by some state financial responsibility (FR) laws to ask their insurers to file an SR22 form (a certification of future proof of financial responsibility) with the state motor vehicle department. An SR26 form cancels the SR22 once future proof is no longer required. Failure to report can result in the driver's license being suspended. The state of Arizona recently announced the ability to receive SR22/26 filings electronically to improve this process with insurers.

IVANS currently provides Automobile Liability Insurance Reporting (ALIR) solutions to 102 insurers and managing general agents, for more than 20 states. "With the recent announcement by the state of South Carolina insurers are required to submit using the X12 data format," according to Janice Sheffield, divisional vice president, IVANS. "Insurers can begin now, but must be in production with South Carolina's new program by mid-September 2004. We have already begun delivering South Carolina to customers."

IVANS provides insurers and managing general agents with an end-to-end ALIR solution to report to one or all 20 states, whether the state required data format is X12 or proprietary. With new states implementing each year and existing states making changes to programs, it is a challenge for carriers and MGAs to stay compliant. For more information on IVANS Automobile Liability Insurance Reporting solutions, visit http://www.ivans.com/solutions/alir.asp.

About IVANS

IVANS, Inc. provides the insurance and healthcare industries with fully managed network, EDI and agency-company interface solutions that provide seamless integration over public or private infrastructures. Headquartered in Old Greenwich, CT, IVANS serves over 475 insurance and healthcare organizations, more than 30,000 independent agents and 28,000 providers. IVANS, which was formed in 1983 by 21 insurance companies, has offices in Tampa, FL, and Cincinnati, OH.