Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN)
Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is a purpose-built vehicle sourcing platform that enables car dealerships to acquire high-margin, fast-turning used vehicles directly from private sellers—bypassing auctions, reducing acquisition costs, and accelerating inventory turn.
Today’s automotive market is more competitive than ever. Wholesale prices are climbing, auction fees are rising, and reconditioning delays eat into profitability. VAN solves this by giving dealers the tools and talent they need to target, engage, and acquire for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) vehicles in their local market with speed and efficiency.
With VAN, dealers can:
Access thousands of local private-party listings in real time
Use AI-powered filters to find the most profitable cars
Automate personalized outreach and follow-up with sellers
Track communications, tasks, and acquisition progress in one unified CRM
Eliminate auction fees, transport delays, and wholesale surprises
For stores that lack time or staff to do this work in-house, VAN also offers a Managed Buyer program—a turnkey service where VAN’s expert acquisition team works on your behalf to find, contact, and negotiate with private sellers. It’s like hiring a full-time buyer without the overhead.
Whether you're a single rooftop looking for more control or a large group scaling a private-party acquisition strategy, VAN adapts to your dealership's workflow and goals. Dealers using VAN regularly see faster turn times, higher front-end grosses, and more predictable inventory pipelines.
Trusted by over 250 rooftops across the U.S. and Canada, VAN is how modern dealers compete with Carvana, CarMax, and other direct-to-consumer disruptors—by sourcing smarter, not just spending more.
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Macaw AMS
Macaw AMS serves as a robust platform for selling insurance, utilized by brokers, MGAs, MGUs, Program Managers, and Lloyds Coverholders to streamline their business processes effectively. Designed with a focus on customer needs, it encompasses functionalities for CRM, Sales, and Underwriting, providing customers, producers, and service providers with access to user-friendly self-service portals. Additionally, Macaw AMS includes integrated Document Management and Task Management features, along with adaptors for seamless services such as eSignature, Payments, OFAC checks, and Mass Emailing, utilizing third-party solutions. The data analytics capabilities of Macaw AMS deliver advanced data visualization through predefined dashboards, enabling users to upload datasets and explore dynamic charts that offer insightful, multi-dimensional perspectives. With interactive, real-time visualizations, users can identify trends and derive insights that promote well-informed decision-making. Hosted on a secure cloud infrastructure, Macaw AMS is built on a relational database, with its primary Java-based components crafted in Java, allowing for efficient processing of 500-1000 policies daily at peak performance. As a notable benefit, Macaw AMS aims to decrease the per-policy costs by 30%, making it an attractive choice for insurance professionals looking to optimize operations. Ultimately, its comprehensive features and cost-saving potential position Macaw AMS as a transformative solution in the insurance industry.
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InsureEdge
Damco's InsureEdge Insurance Software serves as a comprehensive solution aimed at enabling insurance firms to maximize the benefits of its diverse modules. This software is both highly configurable and customizable, offering superior insurance processing capabilities found within the industry. InsureEdge is adept at handling various insurance lines, efficiently managing workflows to enhance profitability, performance, and precision. It also facilitates a range of daily operations through back office automation, as well as additional modules like customer relationship management, policy administration, and claims processing. With its flexibility and scalability, InsureEdge stands out as an essential tool for ensuring your business is prepared for future challenges. By adopting this innovative software, insurance providers can not only streamline their processes but also position themselves for long-term success.
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Breathe
The landscape of life insurance distribution is evolving through a hybrid model that merges the roles of advisors, consumers, or a blend of both. The ideal digital solution is one that perfectly aligns with your business objectives. With its focus on modularity and flexibility, the Breathe Life Platform meets these specific needs. We provide insurers with a versatile solution that can be deployed in its entirety or in parts. The Breathe Life Hybrid Distribution platform not only creates a unified and flexible selling environment for advisors but also empowers carriers with valuable data analytics, while giving consumers a modern purchasing experience that builds trust and fosters long-term relationships. By leveraging our advanced eApp and a suite of cloud-based tools, you can streamline the management of leads, clients, and life insurance applications, whether through advisor-led engagement, self-service channels, or a combination of both. Founded by a passionate team that values the significance of life insurance, Breathe Life is devoted to transforming the distribution model. This dedication to innovation fuels their mission to revolutionize how life insurance products are presented and accessed in the marketplace. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance the overall experience for all stakeholders involved in the life insurance process.
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