# IBQ Systems

> Comparative rating software for independent insurance agents \-\- real\-time multi\-carrier quoting from a single data entry\.

## At a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Category | Distribution & Sales |
| Type | Solutions Provider |
| Region | NA |
| Headquarters | Spokane, WA |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Stage | Established |
| Employees | [Unknown] |
| Funding | Acquired |

## Overview

IBQ Systems is an insurance technology company specializing in comparative rating software for independent insurance agents. Founded in 1997 by brothers Brian Hopkins and Bruce Hopkins in Spokane, Washington, the company developed a fully integrated online rater platform enabling independent agents to retrieve real-time quotes from multiple insurance carriers with a single data entry -- eliminating manual quoting processes and significantly increasing agent efficiency.

IBQ pioneered XML real-time rating technology for independent agents, launching real-time comparative rates as early as 2002. The platform grew to serve a large, loyal base of independent agencies across personal and commercial lines. In October 2019, the company expanded its reach with a nationally launched commercial lines comparative rater.

On June 30, 2021, Zywave acquired IBQ Systems as its seventh acquisition in two years, citing IBQ's deep carrier integrations and strong personal lines market presence as key strategic assets. IBQ now operates as a Zywave subsidiary, with its rater products integrated into Zywave's broader ecosystem of agent-facing distribution technology alongside TurboRater (acquired by Zywave in November 2020).

## Products & services

### IBQ Rater

Single-entry comparative quoting platform for personal lines insurance. Agents enter customer data once and receive real-time quotes from multiple carriers simultaneously.

**Key features:**

- Single data entry for multi\-carrier quoting
- Real\-time XML\-based carrier integrations \(since 2002\)
- Personal lines coverage across multiple carrier partners

*Target users:* Independent insurance agents and agencies

### IBQ Commercial Comparative Rater

Multi-carrier comparative quoting platform for commercial lines insurance, launched nationally in October 2019.

**Key features:**

- Single\-entry quoting for commercial lines
- Quotes all available carriers on the platform simultaneously
- Reduces administrative burden and increases quoting efficiency

*Target users:* Commercial lines agents and agencies

### IBQ WebRate

Direct-to-consumer real-time quoting tool that agents embed on their own websites, extending quoting reach beyond agent desktops.

**Key features:**

- Embeddable web widget for agency websites
- Consumer\-facing self\-service quoting
- Real\-time carrier rates

*Target users:* Independent agents seeking digital consumer engagement

### Contractors WebRate

Specialized single-entry quoting solution for contractor insurance lines.

**Key features:**

- Purpose\-built for contractor insurance
- Single\-entry multi\-carrier quoting
- Built on the same real\-time comparative rating engine

*Target users:* Agents writing contractor business

## Category & focus

- Subcategories: Comparative Rating, Real\-Time Quoting, Agent Tools
- Insurance verticals: P&C Personal, P&C Commercial
- Target customers: Agents/Agencies

## Notable customers

- Independent insurance agents and agencies \(primary market\)
- Insurance agencies seeking direct\-to\-consumer web quoting capabilities
- Commercial lines agents seeking comparative rating efficiency

## Links

- Website: <https://www.ibqsystems.com>
- Directory profile: <https://insurtechlist.com/companies/ibq-systems/>
- Pr newswire: <https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zywave-acquires-ibq-systems-an-industry-leader-in-personal-lines-comparative-rating-301323525.html>
- Parent company: <https://www.zywave.com>
- Acquisition announcement: <https://www.zywave.com/blog/zywave-acquires-ibq-systems-an-industry-leader-in-personal-lines-comparative-rating/>

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*Last updated: 2026\-06\-03*