TransactNOW 24R4 Release Notes
November 8, 2024
Vertafore is pleased to release TransactNOW 2024 R4. With each release, we are incrementally improving and updating TransactNOW to provide you with the best possible experience.
System Requirements
For information about recommended and supported system configurations for all Vertafore products, see the Supported Configurations Matrix (000029243 on My Vertafore). You must be registered with My Vertafore and signed in to access this document.
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What’s New
Products Impacted: TransactNOW
Description |
Updates have been implemented to the design and layout of the TransactNOW top navigation bar to align TransactNOW across Vertafore products.
Pre-Release and Post-Release Examples:
Pre-release navigation:
Post-release navigation:
Carrier Passport, Policy Transactions, eDocs and Messages, Claims, and Administration Navigation
Refresher of each navigation link:
• Carrier Passport – Provides the ability to instantly navigate directly into a carrier website, using the credentials or Federation from Credential Manager
• Policy Transactions – The policy management piece of TransactNOW that enables an agent to obtain billing, claims, endorsements, loss run, make a payment, policy view, and quote request from a carrier’s system within seconds from the initial request.
• eDocs and Messages – A real-time (for supporting carriers), secure method for carriers to send agents policy related communications. Transaction types vary by carrier, some common transaction types sent include status updates, cancellation requests and notices, and Policy updates. Carriers may also send policy documents such as Dec pages, Certificates of Insurance, Cancellation Notices.
• Claims Download – A real-time (for supporting carriers), secure way for carriers to send agencies claims details which include Claims info, Claims Status Updates, Payments, Reserve Transactions, Adjuster Assignments, and Claim Number Assignments.
• Administration – Will only appear for those who have administrative rights (agency can set up their admin in Credential Manager). This includes Audit Log of who has logged in at the agency and Transactions reporting.
Pre-release to post-release comparison:
New eDocs and Messages and Claims Indicator
Agents who have eDocs and Messages and/or Claims Download setup will now see an orange circle indicator that represents “New” received eDocs and Messages and/or Claims. It will appear to the right of eDocs & Messages and/or Claims links in the navigation.
Pre-release to post-release indicator comparison:
Configuration Navigation (eDocs and Messages and Claims)
Users who have access (Group or Individual User setup in Credential Manager) of eDocs and Messages configuration and Claims configuration will now find eDocs and Messages Configuration and Claims Configuration navigation under the Configuration drop-down menu.
Pre-release to post-release configuration navigation comparison:
External Links Navigation
Credential Manager and Vertafore Single Sign-On can now be found under the link icon drop-down menu. These links will open in a new window.
Pre-release to post-release external links comparison:
Help Navigation
TransactNOW Help, Support, and Privacy Statement can now be found under the question mark icon drop-down menu. These links will open in a new window.
• TransactNOW Help – Guides, set-up instructions, and troubleshooting tips specifically for TransactNOW and its users.
• Support – Will take the user to MyVertafore. This is a resource to find answers and to contact support on all Vertafore products.
• Privacy Statement – Link to Vertafore’s privacy statement.
Pre-release to post-release help navigation comparison:
Username and Log Out Navigation
The username of the TransactNOW user currently logged in will appear beside the smile icon. Log Out (exit) appears under the Username drop-down menu.
Pre-release to post-release username/logout comparison:
Responsive Navigation
The responsive navigation is an all-or nothing responsive navigation. As soon as one item from the top navigation doesn’t fit, every element goes into the responsive navigation menu on the right of the screen. The user will have an easier view on a small screen such as a tablet or cell phone.
Product Impacted: Credential Manager
Description |
Updates have been implemented to the design and layout of the Credential Manager top navigation bar to align Credential Manager across Vertafore products.
Pre-Release and Post-Release Examples:
Pre-release navigation:
Post-release navigation:
Groups, Users, and Administration Navigation
Refresher of each navigation link:
• Groups – This method of assigning credentials can be useful for large agencies with many users who can share the same set of credentials. This feature is optional and not necessary for agencies who prefer to assign credentials to individuals.
• Users – Agent can manage their own individual credentials or those of other agency users’, if they have permission.
• Administration – Will only appear for those who have administrative rights (agency can set-up their admin in Credential Manager). This includes Agency Credentials export to CSV, Enable or Disable All Users Group, Credential Audit Log, Service Providers, Show/Hide Restricted Data, and User Permission Report
Pre-release to post-release comparison:
External Links Navigation
Vertafore Single Sign-On can now be found under the link icon drop-down menu. The link will open in a new window.
Pre-release to post-release external links navigation comparison:
Help Navigation
Support and Privacy Statement can now be found under the question mark icon drop-down menu. These links will open in a new window.
• Support – Will take the user to MyVertafore. This is a resource to find answers and to contact support on all Vertafore products.
• Privacy Statement – Link to Vertafore’s privacy statement.
Pre-release to post-release help navigation comparison:
Username and Log Out Navigation
The username of the Credential Manager user currently logged in will appear beside the smile icon. Log Out (exit) appears under the Username drop-down menu.
Pre-release to post-release username/logout comparison: