Sikich and InsCipher Announce Strategic Partnership to Simplify Excess & Surplus Lines Tax Compliance
- madelineheintz
- Jul 25
- 2 min read
Collaboration Brings Seamless Integration and Regulatory Expertise to the P&C Insurance Market
We’re excited to announce a new strategic partnership between InsCipher, the leader in surplus lines tax compliance solutions, and Sikich, a global technology-enabled professional services firm.
This collaboration is designed to tackle one of the toughest challenges in the industry: E&S tax and regulatory compliance. By uniting Sikich’s top-tier integration capabilities with InsCipher’s industry-leading compliance software, we’re enabling insurance carriers and MGAs to simplify and automate surplus lines filing like never before, regardless of what Policy Administration or Agency Management platform they use. Rahul Bhatia, Principal of Insurtech at Sikich, shares,
“Our partnership with InsCipher represents a significant step forward in simplifying E&S tax compliance for insurers. By combining our domain expertise and technical acumen, we’re able to deliver a seamless integration experience that speeds time-to-value and helps clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence."
For insurers and MGAs navigating fragmented Policy Administration and Agency Management Systems, this partnership offers a new level of flexibility and speed, without sacrificing accuracy. Whether you're wrestling with data quality, managing multiple systems, or just trying to stay ahead of changing regulations, this collaboration is designed to make your job easier. Jason Russon, VP of Sales & Marketing at InsCipher, adds,
“Sikich’s understanding of insurance technology and system integration is the missing piece our clients are looking for. Together, we’re delivering greater speed, efficiency, and accuracy to the E&S space."
This partnership isn’t just about integration. It’s about innovation, modernization, and regulatory confidence for insurers.
About Sikich
Sikich is a Chicago-based global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With approximately 2,000 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals.
About InsCipher
InsCipher provides Excess & Surplus lines (E&S) tax filing services and technology to 300+ brokers, agencies, and MGAs across the United States. With a unique blend of E&S experts, internal processes, and proprietary software, we enable our clients to stay compliant while minimizing costs associated with surplus lines tax filing and reporting.
