Product: Web Services and XML Data TranslationCompany: Superior Access Internet Software, Inc.Web site: www.sais.com

Superior Access Internet Software, Inc. (SAIS), introduced its multi-tier Web services technology for XML Data Translation be-tween its sister company, Superior Access Insurance Services, an Internet distribution portal, and The Hartford Financial Services Groups 1StepSurety Fidelity and Bonding system. The two companies needed to transfer disparate data from system to system in a real-time manner. The hurdle in this project was allowing the SAIS applications to operate effectively while providing seamless connectivity to The Hartford for its agents.

The Hartfords Web-based surety bond processing system, 1StepSurety, allows our agency customers to quote, rate, and bill an array of surety and fidelity bonds quickly and easily through the Superior Access Web front, says Russell Vance, business development director of The Hartfords Commercial Surety and Fidelity division. Once issued, the XML transfer allows The Hartford and Superior Access to recognize customer data and ensure producers are credited for their production. This technology and process supports The Hartfords focus of reaching more agencies and customers by combining new technology with expert products and underwriting.