First Benefits Underwriters, LLC Partners with Input 1 to Simplify Premium Collection and Enhance Policyholder Experience

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Benefits Underwriters, LLC, a managing general agency and subsidiary of IDC Management, has implemented Input 1's digital payment model to offer policyholders a faster, more convenient way to pay. The partnership reflects First Benefits' commitment to simplifying premium collection while maintaining compliance and reducing the burden on internal teams.

"Our goal was to offer a seamless payment experience without adding friction for our staff or our policyholders," said Michael Eades, President of First Benefits Underwriters. "Input 1 delivered a solution that fits into our operations easily and works out of the box. Their understanding of insurance and focus on service made them an ideal partner."

Input 1's digital payment model gives First Benefits secure processing, timely funds distribution and a platform that integrates easily into existing systems. For a team focused on getting things done without added complexity, the ability to launch quickly, supported by APIs that are simple to work with, made a significant impact. The decision was also influenced by Input 1's proven track record with affiliated companies under IDC Management.

"Tackling payment complexity is one of the fastest ways an MGA can improve both customer service and internal efficiency," said Todd Greenbaum, President and CEO of Input 1. "We're pleased to support First Benefits as they continue to invest in tools that make doing business easier for everyone involved."

This engagement builds on the broader collaboration between Input 1 and IDC Management, as more of its affiliated MGAs adopt technology designed to support long-term growth and better serve their distribution networks.

About First Benefits Underwriters, LLC

First Benefits Underwriters, LLC is a managing general agency headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a joint venture between IDC Management and First Benefits Insurance Mutual. The firm provides wholesale and E&S insurance solutions with a focus on underwriting expertise, responsive service and strategic distribution partnerships across the Southeast. To learn more, visit their website at www.firstbenefits.org.

About Input 1

Input 1 empowers insurance providers to modernize billing, payments and premium finance with a flexible, cloud-based platform. Trusted by over 2 million users and managing $16 billion in premiums annually, Input 1 helps carriers, MGAs and agencies adapt to market demands, strengthen customer relationships and unlock new growth opportunities. Explore more at www.input1.com.

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