Roper Technologies, Inc. - ROP STOCK NEWS

Protective Life has partnered with iPipeline to digitalize and streamline its order entry process for financial professionals using iPipeline's Laser App technology. The integration provides access to over 33,000 intelligent forms that can be pre-filled using CRM data, reducing data entry time by 80%.

The collaboration enables iPipeline's network of 100,000+ financial professionals to access Protective's products, starting with the Protective® Aspirations variable annuity. The integration supports e-signatures and aims to enhance automation and customer experience in retirement planning. The Laser App solution, known for its 95% repeat business rate, was chosen for its technical capabilities and market reputation.

Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP) has announced its upcoming presentation at the Wells Fargo TMT Summit. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 8:45 AM Pacific Time in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Interested parties can access the webcast presentation through the "Investors" section on the company's official website at www.ropertech.com.

Aderant has successfully completed SOC 2 Type 2 audits for its Expert Sierra and vi by Aderant SaaS platforms with zero exceptions noted. The audit, conducted by Schellman & Company, , evaluated the platforms' Security, Availability, and Confidentiality from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. This achievement demonstrates Aderant's commitment to maintaining robust data security controls and privacy measures for its law firm clients. SOC 2 certification is a globally recognized standard established by AICPA that validates an organization's infrastructure, software, people, data, policies, procedures, and operations.

According to DAT Freight & Analytics, truckload freight volumes increased in October as shippers sought capacity ahead of holiday retail season. The DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI) showed significant gains across all equipment types: van TVI up 9% to 296, reefer TVI up 7% to 220, and flatbed TVI up 12% to 314. National average spot truckload rates also increased, with van rates rising 3 cents to $2.02/mile, reefer rates up 2 cents to $2.39, and flatbed rates gaining 4 cents to $2.42. Load-to-truck ratios improved, indicating stronger demand, while contract rates held steady but remained lower year-over-year.

Luma Financial Technologies and iPipeline have announced a strategic collaboration to create an integrated solution for the life insurance and annuities industry. The partnership combines Luma's platform with iPipeline's AFFIRM® system to streamline workflows for BGAs, IMOs, and broker-dealers.

The integrated solution offers comprehensive tools including error-free applications, e-signatures, and customizable configurations. It provides a unified order entry interface, standardized carrier products, and carrier-managed product rules and forms, all accessible through a single platform. The collaboration aims to enhance efficiency in the annuity and life insurance sales process while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Roper Technologies has announced a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.825 per share, marking its 32nd consecutive year of dividend increases. The dividend will be payable on January 17, 2025, to stockholders of record as of January 3, 2025. This represents a $0.30 increase on an annual basis ($0.075 quarterly) compared to the dividends paid in 2024.

PowerPlan, a financial software provider for the energy industry and subsidiary of Roper Technologies (ROP), announced three senior executive promotions. Paresh Patel has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer from Senior VP of Professional Services, Jim Dahlby becomes Chief Customer Officer after 20 years with the company, and Sarah Park advances to Chief People Officer from VP of Human Resources. These appointments aim to strengthen PowerPlan's market leadership position in providing financial solutions for utility and energy companies.

Transact Campus and Anthology have announced a strategic partnership to enhance higher education solutions. The collaboration aims to integrate Anthology's comprehensive suite with Transact's payment and credentialing systems. Building on their 10-year integration history, the partnership will focus on developing seamless, productized integrations benefiting schools using Anthology solutions, including Anthology Student and Anthology Reach. The partnership will provide streamlined migration paths for existing clients and support Anthology's broad product array with integrated payment solutions.

DAT Freight & Analytics announced that its DAT iQ platform has surpassed $1 trillion in analyzed freight transaction data. The platform analyzes anonymized transactions from nearly 670 million invoices across tens of thousands of transportation lanes, spanning almost 15 years of market cycles. The dataset powers DAT iQ RateView and DAT iQ Benchmark services, utilizing advanced machine learning and AI to provide pricing insights. The platform processes truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal transportation data daily, offering market demand and pricing trends to freight brokers, shippers, and carriers.