Harnessing the Power of Technology
May 4th, 2010
New retirement and estate planning modules added, new enhancements for 2010 Investment in technology infrastructure is a core focus at illustrate inc. We are continually working to enhance our platform to meet the industry’s rapidly evolving needs. In 2010, our core components and framework will be compliant with Microsoft Windows 7. Over the course of… more
Message from our President Zahir Dhalla
May 4th, 2010
Our team looked back on an extremely exciting year at illustrate inc as we celebrated our 20th anniversary on September 5, 2009. During our first year in business, I worked in the back of my wife’s flower shop on a Zenith laptop with only 704k of RAM, a very powerful machine at that time. I… more
Commentary on Cloud Computing
April 18th, 2010
Cloud computing is a style of computing and can be interpreted as the next step in the evolution of web application management. There are two pieces to this: the actual physical servers and the data that resides on them. First was the in-house, operations based server room. In this model, a company’s servers were on-site,… more
Announcing the Launch of CSI Technology
April 18th, 2010
CSI technology is a landmark innovation that enables non-developers to use specialized tools to design an application, reducing reliance on “backend programmers” and allowing business staff to implement product rules, changes and updates directly, enabling fast and more intuitive development on client projects. An XML data structure is the hub of the application not only… more
illustrate inc uses Gemini for Project Management
April 18th, 2010
As a provider of software solutions to the insurance industry, illustrate inc maintains an interactive relationship and open dialogue with its clients and encourages collaboration with the client at all stages of a project. This approach extends beyond the delivery of the final product. illustrate inc remains actively involved in the process as the client… more
New, improved Space. Same unwavering commitment.
November 30th, 2009
“This new location provides us with the…improvements needed to achieve our…long-term goals.” On November 30, 2009, we relocated our offices in Toronto. Our increased square footage and superior technological infrastructure accommodates anticipated company growth and state-of-the-art IT infrastructure development. “illustrate inc is a business that is focused on leveraging leading talent and advances in technology… more
How it works
June 22nd, 2009
CLIEDIS 2009 ACORD/XML Survey “Our surveys allow us to take the pulse of our community, see trends on the use of standards and determine the success of our efforts. It is essential to our mission to develop common standards and conventions that enhance the efficiency of the Canadian life insurance industry. With the results of… more
Developer’s Corner: Running disconnected from the internet
June 20th, 2009
Rich Internet Application (RIA) technology in the world of Web 2.0 has increased dependency on continuous access to the grid. However even today, we are not always connected. A sales exec becomes highly challenged when he is unable to access his client information on salesforce.com. So, offline access creates an additional layer of reliability, extends… more
Industry Happenings: Actuarial Community Making a Real Difference!
June 20th, 2009
Actuaries can make a difference in the world in many ways, and last Fall several actuaries decided to create a different world for children and families in Kamuda Uganda. Thanks to generous donors, a village in Uganda enjoys fresh, clear water today for the first time in its history. We are grateful for the dedicated… more
SecureLIFE is a unique and market leading Individual life insurance
June 1st, 2009
Has one of your best customers been declined for life insurance for medical reasons? Run a web-based, multi-lingual sales illustration at www.hunter-mccorquodale.com SecureLIFE, is a unique and market leading Individual life insurance product for those who have been declined for medical reasons. It is insured by ACE INA Life Insurance. Hunter McCorquodale Inc. is a leading… more