A panel of brokers helped design Vero’s new online platform, to be unveiled this month.

The VeroEdge development panel discussed matters such as layout, functionality of question sets, referral rules and ease of transaction.

Candice Pratt, from Centrewest Insurance Brokers, says she enjoyed being part of the process.

“It’s not every day you’re asked to help design an insurer’s operating platform,” she said.

“There were things that could’ve worked a little better, so I suggested them and they made the changes.”

VeroEdge will allow brokers to quote and bind GIO-underwritten workers’ compensation cover through either Sunrise or Vero Central, with quotes available in less than a minute.

It also provides easy access to policy documents, plus an overview of brokers’ workers’ compensation portfolios.

Additional products will join the platform, with business packages scheduled for later this year, followed by motor fleet.

Vero National Manager Commercial Intermediaries Anthony Pagano says the company is excited to add the platform.

“It’s the future of how we will connect with brokers online,” he said. “Thanks to great input from our broker panel, we know VeroEdge is going to hit the spot and position us well.”