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.

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.
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.
By leveraging Planck’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Applied seeks to significantly expand its AI capabilities into areas including marketing, underwriting and renewals.
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.
Applied Net 2023 took place this week. Taylor Rhodes, CEO of Applied, shared how the company’s dedication to the independent agency channel is inspiring continued developments in technology
Ivans Distribution Platform now supports 12 commercial lines with automated appetite assessment and digitized submissions and quoting.
As agency revenue increases, so does the challenge of getting the most out of the tool, rising from 62% of agencies that generate $500,000 to $1 million up to 76% of agencies that generate between $3 million and $5 million.
Applied Home National Underwriters will act as a managing general agent and will represent eight carriers, five from Applied and three from other carriers.
The Technology Summary reveals a number of key insights into the use and adoption of technology by independent agency members.