Comtrade IT School – ITS and Combined Ratio Solutions Begin Cooperation – Memorandum of Understanding Signed

Belgrade, June 16, 2025 – The Information Technology School (ITS) and Combined Ratio Solutions (CRS Technology Services) from Novi Sad have formalized their cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. The goal of this partnership is to connect education with the IT industry and to foster knowledge and innovation in the field of information technology.

CRS is a U.S.-based software company dedicated to transforming the insurance sector by offering open‑source, license‑free policy administration software (CRS OSPolicy). Their mission is to end the era of overpriced licensing models by providing robust, fully featured tools—free forever—with no hidden fees combinedratio.com+1combinedratio.com+1. The company is led by a team of seasoned industry experts including Co‑Owner & CEO Michael Jones, Chief Insurance Officer Luke Magnan, CTO Dimitry Zhgarev, and Serbia & Georgia Chief of Staff Mariam Kipiani combinedratio.com.

The visit of CRS representatives  Mariam Kipiani, Ana Limaenko i Tamare Jelić, to ITS was an opportunity to present the potential of this collaboration and to agree on concrete activities. The Memorandum envisages:

• Organization of guest lectures and workshops 
• Participation of CRS representatives in events, fairs, and competitions organized by ITS 
• Implementation of student internships and opportunities for mentoring and expert support 
• Joint initiatives aimed at developing the IT community 

“This partnership opens up new opportunities for our students to learn directly from industry experts and apply their knowledge in a real business environment. We believe that together we will launch initiatives that benefit both the students and the wider IT community,” stated Prof. Dr. Milena Ilić, representative of ITS.

“We look forward to working with ITS and the opportunity to contribute with our experience to the development of the next generation of IT professionals,” said Mariam Kipiani, Serbia Chief of Staff at CRS Technology Services.

This cooperation is based on goodwill, with the possibility of further expansion and development in line with the interests and capacities of both parties.