Personally I would have thought it was too technical (as far as industry
specialities go) to start and there must be something out there already.
These industry specific packages can be horrendous - and who takes the
blame (and cost!) if it doesn't work right?
I was involved in producing a Manufacturing Management Package about 25
years ago - we hired some programmers who reckoned they could do it - but
then they discovered that the complexities of what was required was beyond
them! It sounds simple until you start coding and looking at all the
possible variations! In this case think of Actuarial calculations etc!!
That should give you sleepless nights
Where are you based? If you are in UK take a look at the Software Users
Yearbook in your local reference library - it lists all software available
in UK.
I'd have expected the Trade Association (whatever it is) to be able to
offer some guidance on this.
You could also talk to your own Insurance Broker and see if they know of
anything! Might earn some fee or at least Brownie Points for not a lot of
effort!
If you do decide to have a go - remember that the insurance industry can
well afford a fat fee! They take enough off us!
I'd be interested to know the outcome of this one!
Good Luck - I think you'll need it!
Peter MacGregor
At 13:59 28/07/2005, you wrote:
Hi all,
My mother just started work at a new place and they are looking for a
computer program. They sell insurance but can only get programs that you
can use for short term, life or medical insurance but nothing for all 3
together. They want to know if I can write them something. LOL.
I want to know if I can too!! My questions are: what language would be
best to write something like this? Java? VB? How much can I reasonably
expect to charge (I know questions like this are not great ones but I
would like to get a ballpark)? Should I do it?
TIA,
Riva
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