Input 1, a provider of digital billing and payment solutions for the insurance industry, has announced that Ironwood Brokers & Insurance Marketing has selected its Payments-as-a-Service capabilities to enhance digital payment functionality across its nationwide broker network.
The move comes as Ironwood looks to modernise how insurance premium payments are submitted by agents, responding to growing demand for faster, more flexible and more secure payment options that fit seamlessly into existing billing workflows.
By expanding its payment infrastructure, Ironwood aims to reduce friction for brokers while maintaining compliance and operational oversight.
The newly deployed solution enables Ironwood to embed digital payment functionality directly into its invoicing process. Agents can now submit insurance premium payments using QR codes and secure payment links included within invoices, creating a more intuitive and efficient payment experience without disrupting established billing operations.
Beyond basic payment enablement, the platform has been built to support high compliance standards, including PCI and DSS requirements. This ensures that sensitive payment data is handled securely while giving Ironwood continued visibility and control across billing and payments activity.
Ironwood Brokers & Insurance Marketing, based in Laguna Niguel, California, operates as a wholesale broker and programme administrator specialising in workers’ compensation, general liability, and agency errors and omissions insurance. Through the collaboration with Input 1, the firm is expanding its digital capabilities to better support licensed retail insurance brokers nationwide.
The integration is designed to fit naturally into Ironwood’s existing systems, reducing administrative burden for agents and supporting a smoother end-to-end payment journey. The partnership reflects a broader industry shift towards embedded payments and digital-first insurance operations.
Input 1 EVP and CSO Chris Farfaras said, “Ironwood has built its business around supporting independent brokers with strong programs and responsive service. Adding these payment capabilities gives agents more flexibility in how they submit premium payments, while fitting naturally within Ironwood’s digital billing workflows and compliance requirements.”
Ironwood Brokers & Insurance Marketing owner and CEO John Ratliff said, “Our focus has always been on supporting our brokers with tools that make doing business easier. Working with Input 1 allows us to introduce new payment options within our existing processes, while maintaining the standards and oversight our organisation requires.”
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