When Bureaucracy Meets Automation
Let’s be real – insurance isn’t exactly known for being fast and loose. Compliance matters. Paperwork piles up. And waiting for John from accounting to approve that new client file? That’s how deals die in email purgatory. But here’s the thing: ApproveThis and Insurgo just turned the approval process into something that actually works for brokers instead of against them.
ApproveThis handles the decision-making circus – routing requests, chasing approvals, enforcing rules. Insurgo keeps client and contract data organized. Connect them through Zapier, and you’ve got a system where approvals happen before your underwriters start mainlining coffee. No more herding cats to get sign-offs. No more manually updating records. Just processes that move at the speed of actual business.
Why This Combo Works (When Others Don’t)
Most approval tools treat insurance workflows like they’re selling SaaS subscriptions. ApproveThis gets that brokerages need conditional logic ("If claim exceeds $X, escalate to regional manager"), audit trails, and approvals that work through email because let’s face it – your external partners aren’t logging into yet another portal.
Insurgo’s strength is keeping client and policy data razor-sharp. But when every new contract or client file requires five people to bless it, bottlenecks form. That’s where the Zapier integration shines:
- No extra logins for approvers: Partners, external counsel, or C-suite execs approve via email. No Insurgo license required.
- Rules > chaos: Auto-approve routine contracts under $50k? Route high-risk clients to legal? Done.
Real Workflows for Actual Insurance Humans
This isn’t “software for the sake of software.” Here’s how mid-sized brokerages use the integration:
1. Client Onboarding That Doesn’t Suck
The problem: New client forms sit in someone’s inbox while sales reps blow up Slack asking for updates.
The fix: Every time a Insurgo client profile is created, ApproveThis:
- Checks if the client’s in a high-risk category
- Routes to compliance + underwriting if yes
- Auto-approves standard profiles
Who cares: Sales teams get paid faster. Compliance sleeps better. And John from accounting? He only gets pinged when actually needed.
2. Contracts That Don’t Require a Paper Trail
The problem: Version 12 of a policy draft gets emailed to the wrong person. Again.
The fix: When Insurgo generates a new contract:
- ApproveThis creates a single source of truth
- Stakeholders comment/approve in one thread
- Approved docs auto-update in Insurgo
Who cares: Legal stops playing whack-a-mole with document versions. Errors in finalized policies drop because everyone’s looking at the same damn thing.
3. Escalations That Actually Work
The problem: A $2M claim approval waits on someone who’s vacationing in Bali.
The fix: ApproveThis’s vacation delegation:
- Auto-reassigns approvals after 24hrs
- Flags urgent requests for manual escalation
Who cares: Claims adjusters don’t have to play detective to find out who’s covering approvals. Clients get updates faster.
Setup That Doesn’t Require an IT Degree
If you can set up a Slack channel, you can connect ApproveThis and Insurgo:
- Pick your trigger: New Insurgo client? Contract? Custom form submission?
- Build approval rules: Who needs to approve what, in which order, with what thresholds.
- Connect outcomes: Approved? Update Insurgo automatically. Denied? Trigger a review task.
Example: A regional brokerage automated surplus lines approvals in an afternoon. Their VP literally said, “Wait, that’s it?” when the first test request auto-routed to their reinsurance partner.
Why Your Team Will Actually Use This
Most process tools fail because they’re more work than the problem they solve. Not here:
For Underwriters
ApproveThis’s calculated fields automatically flag when a client’s risk score exceeds thresholds. No more manual reviews of every submission.
For Sales Teams
See real-time approval statuses in Insurgo. No more promising clients, “I’ll chase approvals and get back to you.”
For Compliance Officers
Auto-archive approved/denied requests with full audit trails. Because regulators love paper trails that don’t involve actual paper.
The Bottom Line (No Fluff)
ApproveThis isn’t another app to manage. It’s the glue between Insurgo and how work actually gets approved. For teams tired of:
- Chasing signatures
- Updating records manually
- Explaining why something’s delayed…again
This integration cuts approval cycles from days to hours. Without making your team learn new software.
Do This Next
If you’ve ever thought, “There’s got to be a better way” when:
- A hot prospect waits on internal sign-offs
- An agent misses a deadline because someone didn’t approve docs
- Auditors ask for approval records from Q2
…then stop letting approval chaos dictate your pace. Get started with ApproveThis or schedule a 15-minute demo that shows exactly how this works with Insurgo.
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Best Approval Workflows for Insurgo
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Insurgo
Create approval requests for new Insurgo clients
Instantly initiate an approval workflow for every new client added in Insurgo. This integration helps ensure each new client creation is approved by the appropriate personnel, streamlining client onboarding and ensuring compliance.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Client Created
Triggers when a new client was created in Insurgo
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Add new approved company clients in Insurgo
Automatically add a new company client in Insurgo after an approval request is received through ApproveThis. This integration ensures that only vetted companies are entered, maintaining data integrity and compliance.
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create Company Client
Creates a new company client.
Initiate approval for new Insurgo contracts
This automation creates an approval request each time a new contract is generated in Insurgo. It enhances decision-making efficiency by ensuring all contracts undergo a structured review process before being finalized.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Contract Created
Triggers when a new contract was created in Insurgo
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Update Insurgo contracts upon approval decision
Once an approval request from ApproveThis is decided, automatically update the corresponding contract in Insurgo. This ensures all contract details remain up-to-date following approval outcomes.
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Update Contract
Updates an existing contract
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