EPICC EPICC Electronic Payments for Insurance Customers and Clients A new secure online payment portal built with brokers, for brokers.
The EPICC system is brilliant, it looks very professional and it s great that it can be adapted to each individual company. EPICC is very easy to navigate which saves our busy company a lot of time. C. Dunmore, Equity GI Contents A name you can trust Because time is money Good for you, good for your customers How does EPICC work? Why Premium Credit? 4 5 6-7 8-9 10-11 2
A name you can trust Because time is money At Premium Credit, we ve been helping individuals and businesses finance their insurance premiums for over 25 years. We re committed to innovation and providing you with effective new ways to do business and forge the most rewarding relationships with your customers. At Premium Credit we are proud to continuously invest in technology to benefit both you and your customers. In 2016, we were thrilled to launch our new, on-line payments portal - Electronic Payments for Insurance Customers and Clients (EPICC). 2.5 million customers 30 million Direct Debits 3.4 billion of lending EPICC allows you to present finance alongside other payment options to all customers consistently and in a compliant manner, ensuring the entire process is as hassle-free as possible. This maximises finance take up and provides your customers with informed choices about their payment options. Our streamlined, bespoke payment portal is a dual branded secure on-line payment portal, helps simplify the payment process for your customers. 4 The Number 1 insurance premium finance company in the UK and Ireland 5
Good for you, good for your customers The benefits for you: Grow your finance penetration With finance offered consistently at the point of sale, EPICC allows you to increase your finance penetration while also reducing the need to sell finance. Clients who have been using EPICC have seen a 10% increase in customers taking out Premium Finance. Save time and money EPICC handles your customer transactions through our online payment process, which includes a fully compliant card payment service. This means you can spend less time and money on administration and more on growing your business. Offer compliantly every time Our process is fully compliant, simplifying things for both you and your customers and, when your client selects pay in full, the payment is sent directly to you. With a simplified supplier model for all payments and collections, plus our continued investment in all IT development and system support, there s less for you to worry about. Retain control Through EPICC, the entire process is bespoke to you. From branded communications to your branded portal, right through to the ability to choose which payment options to offer each customer, you can ensure your customers enjoy a smooth and consistent journey, helping grow the relationship between you and your customers. The benefits for your customers: Easy ways to pay EPICC allows your customers to access all their payment options in one place, whether they wish to pay in instalments or all at once, by card or by bank transfer. Even Direct Debit. Streamlined customer journey With the entire journey in your brand, your customers can feel rest assured that they re dealing with a name they recognise no matter where in the journey they might be. Stronger communication Automated branded communications help keep your customers informed every step of the way, from payment or finance options right through to their payment schedule. Easy to Access Your customers can access via laptop, tablet and their mobile phones. All pre-contractual information is easily available to read prior to signing the agreement to increase assurance. 6 The Number 1 insurance premium finance company in the UK and Ireland 7
How does EPICC work? 1. Enter your customer s details Simply add your customers to the EPICC platform, with details including their name, address, premium amount as well as the customer payment options you wish to offer them. 2. Branded e-invoice sent to your customer Your customer receives a branded email outlining their payment options as well as instructions on how to pay. You receive copies of all communications too. 3. Customer pays Your customer selects their chosen payment options from the email. Here your customers can update and confirm their application details and pay on finance or in full by card, cheque or bank transfer. 4. Payment notifications sent Both you and your customer will receive payment confirmations via email. You will be able to view the payment status of all your customers and manage them in full. Confirmation emails can also be sent to your accounts team. 5. Submit finance applications If your customer chooses to pay on finance, you will need to review on your EPICC dashboard, update and submit their application. 8 The Number 1 insurance premium finance company in the UK and Ireland 9
Why Premium Credit? No 1 We are the largest insurance premium finance company in the UK and Ireland, and the only premium finance company accredited by BIBA (British Insurance Brokers Association). Support and Training We provide ongoing support and expertise to share our extensive knowledge and working in partnership with you. Compliant We are financially stable and have a solid balance sheet and stable credit ratings, underpinned by robust systems and processes; we are consistently trusted by all major insurance brokers and insurers. Customer Focused We help more than 2 million customers, process more than 30 million Direct Debits and fund advances of over 3.4 billion a year. Established We invest substantially in our operations, including teams, systems and controls that deal with the complexity of premium finance, including all regulatory matters, so you don t have to. Partners We help you grow your business by providing you with IT solutions that provide your customers with payment solutions to meet their needs, all in one place. My client pays late every year and always in full. They used EPICC and decided to finance. To me this proves the concept works. Dan Maloney, Champion Insurance 10 The Number 1 insurance premium finance company in the UK and Ireland 11
EPICC For a demo of EPICC, or to find out more, contact your Performance Manager. Accredited by: premiumcredit.co.uk/business-insurance/epicc EPICC@pcl.co.uk twitter.com/premiumcredit linkedin.com/company/premium-credit-ltd