Agency Management Systems (AMS)

Vertafore Acquires Surefyre to Expand MGA Growth

The acquisition will unlock even more potential for Vertafore MGA customers by adding a modern agent portal, a powerful underwriting workbench and flexible workflow automation.

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A Craft Approach to Independent Agency MarTech

Building and optimizing marketing technology (MarTech) requires a mindset shift for agents. Fortunately, many agents may find that the approaches they take to other activities in their lives can be instructive.

Agency Nation Meets: Graham Blackwell

Blackwell is responsible for Applied Systems’ strategic growth business units, including Ivans, EZLynx and Applied Pay, as well as Applied’s corporate financial functions.

Applied Acquires AI InsurTech Company Planck

By leveraging Planck’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Applied seeks to significantly expand its AI capabilities into areas including marketing, underwriting and renewals.