The flexibility of BRICS architecture makes it convenient to manage and work with different Brokers. Insurance company administrators/underwriters can setup new Brokers, and manage contracts based on Products and Lines of Businesses. System provides comprehensive features to manage Broker access and security rights

BRICS architecture allows an insurance company to operate with brokers, agents using a single integrated system, or independent systems interacting with each other over the Internet through XML message brokering.

Exchange

Ebix uses its Ebix Exchange module for download of data to different agency management systems. Ebix Exchange has a web service interface, which accepts XML format input data stream from BRICS system and converts it into AL3 format in line with different agency management system requirements. Ebix Exchange handles data in batch mode and uploads data to agency mailboxes using IVANS Transformation Stations. Suitable customization is done to generate AL3 files in line with various agency management systems.