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.
Agency Management Systems (AMS)
How Agent-Driven Solutions Are Altering the Insurtech Landscape
InsurTech’s once-disruptive influence has done a full 180, shifting from sidelining independent insurance agents to empowering them as essential partners in transforming the channel.
How Agent Feedback Builds the Technology Your Agency Relies On
When independent agents give product feedback to their technology partners, they’re not just solving the problem that’s in front of them; they’re contributing to the product’s long-term strategy.
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.
AppliedNet24: Productivity-Driving AI Enhancements Make Technology Work Harder
A key theme of this year’s Applied Net 2024 event was cutting through the noise associated with artificial intelligence (AI) technology and driving productivity for agencies large and small.
Texting Is the Next Frontier of Insurance Communications
People constantly check their devices for notifications, and there are only a handful of moments in the day when most people aren’t within reach of their phones.
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.
How InsurTech Boosts Efficiency and Growth for Small Agencies
By embracing InsurTech, smaller agencies can keep pace with the evolving insurance landscape and gain a competitive edge.
Citizens Partners with EZLynx to Provide Homeowners Quotes in Florida
Through Citizens, more than 7,000 agents will receive no-cost access to the EZLynx Rating Engine to enable them to quote home and dwelling fire policies in Florida.
