BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Ringmaster Technologies today launched Quote-LinQ | Ancillary, a first-of-its-kind, two-sided, AI-powered RFP marketplace purpose-built for ancillary and voluntary benefits. With stop-loss, pharmacy, and now ancillary benefits supported on one connected platform, more of an employer’s benefits program can operate within the same environment already used by hundreds of brokers, PBMs, and carriers.

Built in collaboration with Avant Specialty Benefits, Quote-LinQ | Ancillary replaces disconnected tools, manual re-keying, and fragmented data with one connected way to work. Powered by Tru-LinQ AI, the platform moves RFPs to market faster and transforms carrier proposals into structured, decision-ready comparisons while keeping reviewers in control at every step.

Ancillary and voluntary benefits present a uniquely complex comparison challenge. Employers may be evaluating multiple coverage lines and carriers, each with materially different policy provisions. Rates matter, but plan design, eligibility rules, guarantees, limitations, and exclusions often determine which configuration best meets an employer’s needs. Comparing those variables consistently has traditionally required extensive manual work.

Quote-LinQ brings greater precision to every proposal without the labor-intensive process. Once a proposal is uploaded, Tru-LinQ AI reads it much like an experienced analyst would, structuring rates, plan designs, eligibility rules, and underwriting details in minutes. The information is then normalized against a taxonomy of more than 680 fields built specifically for the coverage lines benefits teams market every day.

The result is a faster, more informed evaluation process. Brokers and general agencies can evaluate with confidence, support every recommendation with specifics, and deliver to clients in a fraction of the time it would take their competitors and legacy platforms.

For carriers, the shift is equally significant. They can upload proposals in their existing formats, and the platform structures the information for comparison in minutes. Unlike traditional spreadsheet grids, it preserves the provisions, guarantees, and distinctions behind each offering, helping ensure brokers see what sets them apart.

Because benefits marketing depends on sensitive data and trusted collaboration, security is central to Quote-LinQ. The platform runs on Ringmaster’s established infrastructure, backed by four consecutive clean SOC 2 Type II audit cycles and HIPAA attestation — the same posture already trusted for stop-loss and pharmacy marketing and one that many platforms in this space can’t match.

“Ancillary was a natural next step for Quote-LinQ. Avant has been a tremendous partner. They understand how this business actually works and brought the market perspective we needed to get it right. What excites us most is how Tru-LinQ AI can evolve from here. It starts by solving a real problem in ancillary, while creating an intelligence layer we can extend across the LinQ platform.”
Jason Wenzke, Chief Executive Officer — Ringmaster Technologies

“Avant and Ringmaster set out to build more than a faster quoting tool,” said Lauren Roth, President of Avant Specialty Benefits. “We wanted to create a better way to evaluate ancillary proposals—one that combines Ringmaster’s technology with Avant’s market knowledge to reduce manual work, improve consistency, and keep critical policy details front and center of every decision.”
Lauren Roth, President — Avant Specialty Benefits

“Avant understands the market complexity brokers and general agencies navigate when comparing ancillary offerings, while Ringmaster brought the technology vision and connected infrastructure to address it,” said Zack Harding, VP of Avant Specialty Benefits. “Together, we’ve created a more transparent way to make sense of the details that differentiate carriers, evaluate options consistently, and make well-supported recommendations to clients.”
Zack Harding, VP — Avant Specialty Benefits

To learn more about Ringmaster Technologies and its products, visit www.ringmastertech.com.

About Ringmaster Technologies

Ringmaster Technologies® is the shared operating environment for the employee benefits ecosystem, powering the people who build better benefits. Through its LinQ® platform, Ringmaster connects brokers, TPAs, carriers, PBMs, and partners across stop-loss, pharmacy, and ancillary benefits—automating workflows, closing information gaps, and enabling teams to Connect, Elevate, and Scale in an increasingly complex market. Learn more at ringmastertech.com.

About Avant Specialty Benefits

Avant Specialty Benefits is a trusted leader in innovative benefit solutions, offering specialty programs that enhance employer offerings and reduce financial strain. Through expert guidance, white-glove service, and a commitment to measurable results, Avant helps employers and brokers deliver better outcomes for employees while improving overall plan performance.

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Ringmaster Technologies: Donata Sheaffer, Vice President of Marketing | dsheaffer@ringmastertech.com | (270) 401-0573
Avant Specialty Benefits: Zack Harding, Vice President | zharding@avantsb.com | (816) 857-7823

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