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  1. Error: This program is set to run in MS-DOS mode and cannot run while other programs are running. All other programs will close if you choose to continue. Do you want to continue yes/no while trying
    In My Computer or Explorer scroll to c:windowscommandcommand.comRight click the file & select PropertiesSelect advancedUncheck Run in DOS Mode box & check Suggest MS-DOS Mode if necessary Look for a check box that says Prevent MS-DOS Based Programs from Detecting Windows & uncheck that if you see it...

  2. How can I get MI Credit Scoring into my MI Comparative Rater for Windows?
    Each agency needs to be sponsored by their carriers. To request sponsorship, go to www.mi-assistant.comproductscreditscoringCarrierRequest, print out (or copy to email) the letter, and send it along to the carrier. After your agency has been approved by the carrier, you will be emailed the MI Agency...

  3. How to change agency address information.
    Go to the MI support site at www.mi-assistant.comClick on Support Center.Click on the Update Agency Info link.Fill in your agency ID and web passwordFill out the information that needs to be changed and click on Submit.After 24 hours update your Windows Rater and the changes that were requested will...

  4. How to check the available resources on Windows 95/98 computers
    Go to Start/Programs/Accessories/System tools/Resource Meter and left click on it. This will show the meter in the system tray. Double clicking on the meter will display it in a window.

  5. How to remove the shading from printouts in the windows rater
    Click on the Print button to access the Print Options Page Remove the check from the Printout Shading box.


  6. How to set up Comparative Rater on a new computer or create a new Rater icon on desktop.
    This needs to be done on each workstation:Click on Start, Run. Click on browse. In the Look In box, click the drop down arrow and select the network drive the MIRating is on. Find the MIRating folder and double click.Find the wssetup.exe and double click. This goes back to the run box, so click OK.A...

  7. Is there a need to rate before ordering an Insurance Score?
    MI Credit Scoring can be accessed at any time within MI Comparative Rater for Windows. However, carriers may elect to disallow ordering an insurance score before the quote is rated.

  8. Setting the update to run through "Scheduled Tasks" and do not want the messages screen to come up.
    Add /NOSHOW to the run command in Advanced Properties/Tasks under Scheduled Tasks. example: W:miratingmiupdt32.exe /UPDATERATINGFROMMODEM /NOSHOW

  9. The workstations are not able to see the violation codes, driver codes or vehicle codes but the server is able to see them.
    If the windows rater is installed on the hard drive of the server in an mirating directory (ex. c:mirating) and workstations are mapped so they can only read the mirating directoy as a drive letter (ex. the workstations read the mirating folder as W:), the workstations will not be able to read the v...

  10. What are the hardware requirements needed to use MI Third Party Report Ordering Module?
    An Internet connection and Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher are needed to use MI Third Party Report Ordering Module. When activated, it will launch Internet Explorer in the background.

  11. What is the expected response time after clicking the “Order” button when ordering an insurance score?
    Time factors vary according to the number of carriers in the order, Internet traffic and Internet connection configuration. When ordering an insurance score with one carrier, typical processing time may be 20-30 seconds. When ordering an insurance score with multiple carriers simultaneously, typica...

  12. What is the minimal amount of information needed to obtain an insurance score?
    First Name
    Last Name
    Street Address
    City
    State
    Zip Code

    The minimum required information results in approximately a 70% chance for a hit. Adding the social security number will increase the chance of a hit to approximately 90%.


  13. Which credit bureaus are used when ordering an insurance score?
    Different credit scoring companies use different credit bureaus. For example, ChoicePoint uses Equifax and Experian, while iiX uses TransUnion. Here are the full addresses of all three credit bureaus:Equifax
    P.O. Box 105873
    Atlanta, GA. 30348
    (800) 685-1111 or (770) 612-3200
    For Georgia...

  14. Who pays for the transaction when ordering an insurance score for multiple carriers?
    An insurance score ordered for multiple carriers is ordered multiple times. Each carrier will pay the full price of the order. The ChoicePoint Comparative Credit product offers an exception to this. With ChoicePoint Comparative Credit, the price of an insurance report is split among all the carri...

  15. Why do individual carriers return different scores for the same customer?
    Individual carrier underwriting guidelines and rating tools are diverse. Carriers use insurance scores in a variety of ways. Some carriers only use insurance scores as part of the underwriting decision process for new policies that are issued. Others may use insurance scoring for renewal policies...

  16. Will an insurance score be issued for all drivers included on the quote?
    The insurance score will be returned for all drivers if that is what the carrier requires.


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