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Insurance Designers of America
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1986
Short descriptiontext

Insurance Designers of America is an insurance marketing organization serving independent insurance agencies, providing commission statement access and operational role management (Sales/Marketing, Annuity Operations, Life Operations) via the Simplicity Group Partners member portal.

Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersMiami, United States
HQ citystring
Miami
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
insurance agency services, commission management, annuity operations, life insurance agency, agency portal access
Industry1 code
1Embedded Insurance & Affinity Distribution Platforms
CodeFSAGAGALPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Insurance Agencies and Brokerages524210
SIC code1 code
  • Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service6411
Product category
Insurance Agency Services
Social media profiles1 record
Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Insurance Designers of America operates as an insurance agency providing annuity and life insurance products and services. Affiliated agencies access a partner member portal (Simplicity Group Partners) to view Agency Commissions Statements and manage role-based operational functions, including Agency Principal, Sales/Marketing, Annuity Operations, and Life Operations.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service1 record
1Simplicity Group Partners Member Portal
CategoryInsurance Agency Operations Platform
Description

Member portal provided via Simplicity Group Partners that enables insurance agencies affiliated with Insurance Designers of America to access commission statements and assign operational roles for Agency Principal, Sales/Marketing, Annuity Operations, and Life Operations functions. Agencies must register for an account to obtain login credentials.

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Simplicity Group Partners provides a member portal used by Insurance Designers of America agencies. The portal offers agency commission statement access and role-based permissions for Agency Principal, Sales/Marketing, Annuity Operations, and Life Operations functions. Agencies must register for access to the portal.

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Large insurance marketing organization (IMO/FMO) distributing life, annuity, and health products through a network of partner agencies. Directly comparable to Insurance Designers of America in operating model (multi-carrier distribution via affiliated agencies) and target product lines.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Leading IMO/FMO that acquires and supports independent life and annuity agencies with shared operational infrastructure and commission processing. Comparable to Insurance Designers of America as a multi-line distributor relying on shared back-office tooling.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

The umbrella platform that operates the member portal used by Insurance Designers of America. Comparable as the host distribution network providing commission, operational, and role-based tooling to multiple affiliated insurance agencies.

TypeDirect peer
Description

FMO distributing life insurance and annuity products through a large network of independent agents. Comparable in distribution model and product focus on life and annuity lines.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Distribution platform enabling comparison and sale of life, annuity, and health insurance products through affiliated agents and digital channels. Comparable as a multi-channel life/annuity distributor using a centralized platform.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Annuity-focused IMO/FMO distributing fixed and indexed annuity products through independent agents. Comparable in annuity-centric distribution and reliance on producer networks.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Career and independent distribution arm of Transamerica, offering life insurance, annuities, and retirement products. Comparable as a life/annuity distributor with role-based agent portal infrastructure.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Carrier-affiliated distribution channel for life insurance and annuities under the Prudential brand. Comparable as an established life/annuity distributor with centralized commission and operational systems.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Life insurance and annuity carrier distributing through independent agents. Comparable in product mix (life and annuity) and reliance on independent agency distribution.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent insurance brokerage supporting life insurance and annuity producers with back-office tools and commission processing. Comparable as a B2B insurance distribution platform serving independent agencies.

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
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Has app

Core technology
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Number of profiles
No data
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Insurance Designers of America

Insurance Agency Servicesida-national.com

Insurance Designers of America is an insurance marketing organization serving independent insurance agencies, providing commission statement access and operational role management (Sales/Marketing, Annuity Operations, Life Operations) via the Simplicity Group Partners member portal.

Insurance Designers of America firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Insurance Designers of America
Website
https://ida-national.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1986
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
Insurance Designers of America is an insurance marketing organization serving independent insurance agencies, providing commission statement access and operational role management (Sales/Marketing, Annuity Operations, Life Operations) via the Simplicity Group Partners member portal.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Insurance Designers of America industry classification

Industry
Product category
Insurance Agency Services
NAICS
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210)
SIC
Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)
akta.pro primary industry
Embedded Insurance & Affinity Distribution Platforms (FSAGAGAL)

Keywords

  • Insurance agency services
  • Commission management
  • Annuity operations
  • Life insurance agency
  • Agency portal access

Where Insurance Designers of America is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Miami
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Insurance Designers of America business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Insurance Designers of America product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Insurance Designers of America operates as an insurance agency providing annuity and life insurance products and services. Affiliated agencies access a partner member portal (Simplicity Group Partners) to view Agency Commissions Statements and manage role-based operational functions, including Agency Principal, Sales/Marketing, Annuity Operations, and Life Operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Simplicity Group Partners Member Portal Member portal provided via Simplicity Group Partners that enables insurance agencies affiliated with Insurance Designers of America to access commission statements and assign operational roles for Agency Principal, Sales/Marketing, Annuity Operations, and Life Operations functions. Agencies must register for an account to obtain login credentials.

Companies that use Insurance Designers of America

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Insurance Designers of America technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Insurance Designers of America partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Simplicity Group PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSimplicity Group Partners provides a member portal used by Insurance Designers of America agencies. The portal offers agency commission statement access and role-based permissions for Agency Principal, Sales/Marketing, Annuity Operations, and Life Operations functions. Agencies must register for access to the portal.

Insurance Designers of America competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • AmeriLife: Large insurance marketing organization (IMO/FMO) distributing life, annuity, and health products through a network of partner agencies. Directly comparable to Insurance Designers of America in operating model (multi-carrier distribution via affiliated agencies) and target product lines.
  • Integrity Marketing Group: Leading IMO/FMO that acquires and supports independent life and annuity agencies with shared operational infrastructure and commission processing. Comparable to Insurance Designers of America as a multi-line distributor relying on shared back-office tooling.
  • World Financial Group: FMO distributing life insurance and annuity products through a large network of independent agents. Comparable in distribution model and product focus on life and annuity lines.
  • Benefytt Technologies (SelectQuote): Distribution platform enabling comparison and sale of life, annuity, and health insurance products through affiliated agents and digital channels. Comparable as a multi-channel life/annuity distributor using a centralized platform.
  • Equis Financial / Annexus: Annuity-focused IMO/FMO distributing fixed and indexed annuity products through independent agents. Comparable in annuity-centric distribution and reliance on producer networks.
  • Ash Brokerage: Independent insurance brokerage supporting life insurance and annuity producers with back-office tools and commission processing. Comparable as a B2B insurance distribution platform serving independent agencies.

Broad incumbents

  • Simplicity Group Holdings: The umbrella platform that operates the member portal used by Insurance Designers of America. Comparable as the host distribution network providing commission, operational, and role-based tooling to multiple affiliated insurance agencies.
  • Transamerica Financial Advisors: Career and independent distribution arm of Transamerica, offering life insurance, annuities, and retirement products. Comparable as a life/annuity distributor with role-based agent portal infrastructure.
  • Prudential Advisors: Carrier-affiliated distribution channel for life insurance and annuities under the Prudential brand. Comparable as an established life/annuity distributor with centralized commission and operational systems.
  • National Western Life: Life insurance and annuity carrier distributing through independent agents. Comparable in product mix (life and annuity) and reliance on independent agency distribution.

Market position

Customer concentration

Insurance Designers of America social profiles

Digital presence

Insurance Designers of America financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Insurance Designers of America leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Insurance Designers of America funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Insurance Designers of America M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Insurance Designers of America

What does Insurance Designers of America do?

Insurance Designers of America operates as an insurance agency providing annuity and life insurance products and services. Affiliated agencies access a partner member portal (Simplicity Group Partners) to view Agency Commissions Statements and manage role-based operational functions, including Agency Principal, Sales/Marketing, Annuity Operations, and Life Operations.

When was Insurance Designers of America founded?

Insurance Designers of America was founded in 1986. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Insurance Designers of America based?

Insurance Designers of America is headquartered in Miami, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Insurance Designers of America's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are AmeriLife, Integrity Marketing Group, World Financial Group, Benefytt Technologies (SelectQuote), Equis Financial / Annexus and Ash Brokerage. Broad incumbents are Simplicity Group Holdings, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Prudential Advisors and National Western Life.

Does Insurance Designers of America have an API?

No public API is recorded for Insurance Designers of America.

What industry is Insurance Designers of America in?

Insurance Designers of America's product category is Insurance Agency Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAGAGAL, Embedded Insurance & Affinity Distribution Platforms. Its NAICS code is 524210 and its SIC code is 6411.

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PR NewswireSimplicity and Insurance Designers of America Merge to Offer an Unrivaled Suite of ServicesSimplicity Group Holdings, Inc. has acquired Insurance Designers of America to provide a comprehensive distribution platform with enhanced sales and marketing resources. This partnership aims to benefit their respective members and consumers by offering superior insurance solutions. The merger aligns with their joint commitment to equitable partnership and improved service delivery.PR NewswireLIBRA Insurance Partners and Insurance Designers of America Announce MergerLIBRA Insurance Partners and Insurance Designers of America (IDA) have announced a merger to create the largest independently owned life insurance marketing organization in the United States, effective January 1, 2023. The combined entity will operate under the LIBRA brand, integrating IDA's approximately 50 agency partnerships and resources into LIBRA's existing network of over 110 partners.FfnewsLIBRA Insurance Partners and Insurance Designers of America Announce MergerLIBRA Insurance Partners and Insurance Designers of America (IDA) have announced a merger to create the largest independently owned life insurance marketing organization in the United States, effective January 1, 2023. The combined entity will operate under the LIBRA brand and is projected to hold the top market position by gross annual production among independent IGMOs.PR NewswireDavid Braun to join Insurance Designers of America to lead Institutional StrategyInsurance Designers of America (IDA) announced that David R. Braun has joined the firm as Senior Vice President-Institutional Markets. Braun brings over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously served as Director of Sales at iPipeline and Senior Vice President at Highland Capital Brokerage. In his new role, he will be responsible for growing life, disability, and long-term care insurance sales with institutional clients including banks, broker-dealers, and investment advisors.PR NewswireInsurance Designers of America Announces J. Craig Collins as PresidentInsurance Designers of America announced the appointment of J. Craig Collins as President effective immediately, with Collins directing business development, sales, marketing, and carrier relationships. Collins brings over 40 years of financial services industry experience, having previously served as Senior Vice President at Highland Capital Brokerage and Voya Financial. He replaces retiring President Dick Schuettner, who exits March 31, 2018.