Duck Creek Technologies, a US-based provider of software and service solutions for the insurance industry, has said that it has strengthened its position as a leader for next-generation property and casualty solutions, with seven sales in the first quarter of 2011.

The company said that the new customers represent diversity in markets served, company sizes, lines of business, and distribution channels. It will continue to grow globally, signing new customers in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean, including Tier 1 customers signed in both the US and Canada.

The licenses include Duck Creek Rating, Duck Creek Policy Administration, Duck Creek Templates and Duck Creek Billing products on an integrated platform for personal, commercial, and specialty lines of business.

Duck Creek president and CEO Steve Hall said the company is pleased to be the choice as more companies look to replace legacy systems with modern technology.

"Our commitment to providing the best in technology and services to the insurance industry is unwavering," Hall said.

Duck Creek Technologies is a provider of software and services to the insurance industry, providing next-generation policy administration, product configuration and definition, billing, and rating for property & casualty and healthcare insurance markets.