Featured Post
Rising to the Challenge of the New Normal – Part 3
Kelley Herrin, owner of Jack Bradley Agency, joins us for the final part this three-part series featuring advice from our Agency Roundtable webinar.
-
Digital Transformation
Partnership Lessons from Coach K, Team USA and Duke University Former Head Coach
Chief Technology Officer Rich Belanger shares insights from Coach K on how basketball and insurance have the same foundational needs for success.
-
Best Practices
How to Safelist Applied Communications in Your Email Clients
To ensure Applied is delivering the best experience to you, we need your help ensuring email communications from Applied reach you quickly.
-
Industry Trends
Applied Named As a Leader Among Platform Providers
In this blog post, we share that our #1 priority is delivering innovation that makes your business more productive, intelligent, simple and valuable.
-
Industry Trends
Driving Innovation Through the Digital Ecosystem of Insurance
Learn more about 4 forces shaping the future of insurance and how your agency can tap into the digital ecosystem to make doing business simpler, more intelligent, more productive and more valuable.
-
Digital Transformation
New Year’s Resolution: Digitize the Application and Renewal Process
In this guest blog post, Adam Bratt, co-founder and CTO of Indio, tells you all about the industry-leading application and submissions management platform, and the benefits of using it.
2021, Digital Transformation, Industry Trends, Insurer Connectivity
-
Industry Trends
Participate in the 2022 State of Insurance Renewals Survey
Indio created the State of Insurance Renewals Survey to better understand pain points and the overall application and renewal process. Take the 2022 State of Insurance Renewals Survey now.
-
Management System
Applied Epic Has Moved to the Browser
Applied is rallying to deliver open innovation in all that we do – and we’re not just talking. Read the blog post for three reasons why you should make the move to Epic Browser.
2021, Digital Transformation, Industry Trends, Management System
-
Digital Transformation
What’s Trending in Insurance Technology Adoption
Discover key findings about digital technology adoption across the insurance industry and identify where your business can improve its digital strategy.
Digital Transformation, Industry Trends, Insurer Connectivity, Management System
-
Sales & Marketing
5 Tips to Optimize Your Tech and Grow Your Benefits Business
Matthew Davis, President of GDI Insurance Agency, discusses why he decided his agency needed a marketing automation tool and the results he has seen since implementing one.
-
Industry Trends
5 Books That Should Be on Your Summer Reading List
When summer rolls around, we’re all looking for an excuse to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather. What better way to relax and unwind than escaping into a good book.
-
Inside Applied
Inclusion Is on Us
Applied leaders share their inclusion stories during Diversity Awareness Month.
-
Industry Trends
Innovating for the Future
Learn how we are delivering open innovation that provides you choice and flexibility to innovate, intelligence, and simplicity and ease of doing business.
2021, Digital Transformation, Industry Trends, Insurer Connectivity
-
Industry Trends
The Digital Future of Insurance Is Now
Read this blog post to discover how technology enables your agency to become a more productive, intelligent, simple and valuable business.
2021, Digital Transformation, Industry Trends, Insurer Connectivity
-
Industry Trends
Better Together: EZLynx and Applied Systems
EZLynx, a pioneer in real-time comparative rating and developer of one of the fastest growing agency management systems in our industry, has officially joined the Applied family.
-
Industry Trends
Participate In Our Annual Digital Technology Survey
Read this blog post to learn the purpose of the survey, its importance to our industry and how you will benefit by participating.
-
Insurer Connectivity
The Solution to Streamline Your Commercial Submission Process from Insured to Carrier
Read this blog post to discover a solution built to overcome email attachment limitations to help you save time and get to market faster.
2021, Digital Transformation, Industry Trends, Insurer Connectivity
-
Industry Trends
Applied Epic Named a Leader in G2 Grid Report
Read this blog post to learn more about the badges we received and why this recognition means so much to us.
-
Industry Trends
There Is No Time Like the Present To Embrace Agile
2020 has proven to be a year unlike any other. As we look ahead to 2021, I think it is fair to say things are never going to go back to exactly how they were – and that is ok.
-
Industry Trends
Have Yourself a Happy, Healthy Holiday
Take a look at our latest blog post for a cheerful message from all of us at Team Applied.
-
Sales & Marketing
Content Marketing: The Answer to Building Stronger Customer Relationships
In this blog post, Lisa Muvich, Manager of Content Strategy at Applied, reviews what content marketing is, why you should have a content marketing strategy and the benefits of using a marketing automation tool.
-
Best Practices
3 Steps to Remove Inefficiencies in Your Submissions Process
In this blog post, we explore technology that can streamline your submissions process.
2020, Best Practices, Digital Transformation, Industry Trends, Insurer Connectivity
-
Industry Trends
Happy CX Day 2020!
Each year on the first Tuesday in October, the global CX community celebrates the team members and companies that make great customer experiences happen – a celebration known as CX Day.
-
Industry Trends
Rising to the Challenge of the New Normal – Part 3
Kelley Herrin, owner of Jack Bradley Agency, joins us for the final part this three-part series featuring advice from our Agency Roundtable webinar.
-
Digital Transformation
Industry Progress on Technology Adoption
View the new interactive report for insights on the percentage of agencies considered digital in 2020, as well as developing trends and benchmarks to compare your business by.
2020, Digital Transformation, Industry Trends, Insurer Connectivity, Management System
-
Industry Trends
Rising to the Challenge of the New Normal – Part 2
Kerrie Koestner VP of employee development at FBinsure joins us for part two of this three-part series featuring advice from our Agency Roundtable webinar.
-
Events
Big News: Applied Net 2020 Is Going Virtual
As you have likely heard by now, we have decided to take Applied Net online. And while we would like to say it was a hard decision to miss the opportunity to see you all in person, the decision was ultimately an easy one.
2020, Digital Transformation, Events, Industry Trends, Management System
-
Industry Trends
Rising to the Challenge of the New Normal – Part 1
In this three-part series, we’ll feature advice from one of the panelists from our webinar, Agency Roundtable: Our Digital Path Forward. First up, Dina Buxton, director of communications and development at Crane Agency located in St. Louis, Missouri.
-
Industry Trends
Coming Together in a Time of Crisis
We are all going through a trying time right now but through all the anxiety, confusion, isolation and Tiger King, the human spirit remains. People around the world, our industry, and here at Team Applied are doing amazing things to support educators, first responders, healthcare workers, and local businesses they used to frequent. We want to share some of them with you because who doesn’t love 'Some Good News'.
-
Digital Transformation
How to Reduce Cost with Your Commercial Lines Renewals Process
Inefficient tasks are costing your brokerage valuable time, and as the saying goes, time is money. One area that is notorious for inefficient, manual, time-consuming tasks is the application and renewal process.
-
Business Continuity
What Chatbots Mean in Claims Management
If you attended Applied Net in 2018, you may remember that we introduced and demonstrated an early prototype of a new chatbot capability to be made available in Applied MobileInsured this year.
2020, Business Continuity, Digital Transformation, Industry Trends
-
Business Continuity
Beyond the Office: Interacting with Policyholders Wherever They (and You) May Be
At times when your physical office location is closed, your agency or brokerage can provide customers uninterrupted service through an omnichannel delivery model.
-
Business Continuity
Getting the Most from Applied Epic: 5 Features You Should Use Now
Sometimes a sudden change can throw a wrench in how we get things done. If you find that not being in your office is affecting your usual productivity, consider using these features in Applied Epic to get more done.
2020, Business Continuity, Industry Trends, Management System
-
Digital Transformation
Winning the Digital Revolution of Insurance
We are in the midst of the digital revolution of insurance, which is a tremendous opportunity to take advantage of technology to improve how we market, sell, distribute and service insurance so that we put the customer first.
-
Marketing & Distribution
New Year, New Innovation – Q&A with Indio Technologies Founders
One announcement that’s generating buzz throughout the industry is our recent acquisition of Indio Technologies, the leading solution for the insurance application and renewal process. This is an exciting announcement, not only for our company but for the entire industry.
2019, Digital Transformation, Industry Trends, Insurer Connectivity, Marketing & Distribution
-
Management System
An Inside Look: Applied CSR24 Favorite Features
Making your business more mobile is no longer an option – your customers expect 24/7 access to their information. Applied CSR24®, a cloud-based client self-service software, enables your business to meet today’s insurance consumer demand for anytime, anywhere service by providing 24/7 access to policy information, claims filing and processing, premium payments, and insurance documents through an online client portal and mobile application via Applied MobileInsured™.
-
Analytics
Data Analytics: Insurance in a League of Its Own
It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing and baseball season is at its peak. For many casual fans, in the stands or on the other side of a television, the game appears unchanged across history.
-
Best Practices
6 Business and Leadership Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List
Summer is a time when many of us devote extra time for reading, diving into fascinating stories or learning important life lessons.
-
Digital Transformation
Visualize the Benefits of Being a Digital Agency
As noted in the news daily and discussed at every industry event, the insurance industry has entered into a new digital age.
-
Inside Applied
Applied Systems’ New CEO – Q&A with Taylor Rhodes
Taylor Rhodes has taken the helm as Applied’s new CEO. We recently sat down with him to discuss this new chapter in his life and learn more about his perspective on the insurance industry, digital transformation and more.
-
Best Practices
Spring into the Digital Age of Insurance
Our 2019 Digital Agency Survey indicates that the national average for digital technology adoption among independent agencies is 43%.
-
Industry Trends
The Technology Behind Being a Digital Agency
The Digital Age of Insurance is here. This means that agencies can no longer afford to remain un-automated and rely on manual processes or traditional methods of conducting business.
-
Industry Trends
Celebrate Earth Day, Go Paperless
With Earth Day here, now is the perfect time to think about changes you can make around your business to reduce your environmental impact.
-
Industry Trends
Applied Systems Recognized in G2 Crowd’s Best Software Awards 2019
Peer-to-peer business solutions review platform G2 Crowd recently announced the 2019 winners of its annual Best Software Awards.
-
Industry Trends
Celebrating Women in Insurance: How Two Female Professionals Are Shaping the Future of Insurance
Women’s History Month is a time to look back and honor the many achievements of women through history and the vast strides made by women today.
-
Industry Trends
The 5 Whys of Becoming a Digital Agency
For years, we’ve been talking about the impending digital transformation of insurance. Well now that it’s here, how is digital transformation impacting our industry?
-
Inside Applied
A Journey Through Applied’s 35-Year History
For 35 years, Applied’s commitment to innovation has enabled thousands of agencies, brokerages, and insurers from around the globe to safeguard and protect what matters most in people’s lives.
-
Industry Trends
What Younger Generations Look For in Insurance
Over the past few decades, rapid and increased technological innovation has significantly changed the behavior and expectations of those generations coming after the Baby Boomers, most notably millennials and Generation Z.
-
Industry Trends
35 Years of Serving the Insurance Industry
As Applied celebrates its 35th year in business, it’s an appropriate time to reflect on the past three-plus decades and what the future holds for our industry.
-
Management System
There's Gold in Them Thar Management Systems
The phrase “there’s gold in them thar hills” is probably best known as being uttered in various Bugs Bunny cartoons.
-
Best Practices
Technology Adoption: Risk or Reward?
The independent agency channel is doing quite well in today’s economy. According to Labor Department Statistics, total employment within the U.S. insurance sector has recovered very nicely since the Great Recession, reaching over 2.6 million jobs.
-
Industry Trends
Top 10 Insights on Digital Technology Adoption
Changing insurance marketplace dynamics require you to do more for your business in less time. It’s no longer enough to go un-automated with paper files and manual records.
-
Management System
How to Win Insurance Business in the Age of the Customer
Technology innovations have empowered customers in new and disruptive ways. Customers have shifted from being passive sideliners to more active players who control how they engage with insurance companies.
-
Digital Transformation
Technology & Insurance: Yes, They Can - and Should - Coexist
I am an insurance advisor in a small town agency in Ohio with five office locations, all located in rural areas.
2017, Digital Transformation, Industry Trends, Management System, Mobile
-
Industry Trends
Digital Agency Scorecard: How Does Your Agency Rank?
Digital technology is rapidly transforming the way independent insurance agencies run their businesses.
-
Industry Trends
IVANS Index: Get Ahead of Renewal Pricing for Your Clients
More than a year ago, the IVANS team asked agents and insurers, “What insight is missing in the industry that you truly need to better run your business and serve your clients?”
2017, Industry Trends, Insurer Connectivity, Marketing & Distribution
-
Industry Trends
The Connected Agency: Transform Your Agency Through Technology
According to Ernst & Young’s 2016 U.S. Property & Casualty Insurance Outlook report, technology is the most impactful external force to the insurance industry.
-
Industry Trends
The Connected Business of Insurance: Technology for Driving Growth in the Digital Age
Technology continues to transform the insurance landscape, connecting all stakeholders across the insurance lifecycle.
-
Management System
Accurate Quoting: The Key to Unlocking High Net-Worth Business
As a rule, high net-worth clients have not been a common target market for independent insurance agents. However, the number of U.S. households with a net worth of $1 million or more has hit a new record of 10.4 million households.
-
Industry Trends
Insurance in a Connected World - What We Can Do Today for a Better Tomorrow
Technology is revolutionizing the business of insurance. According to Ernst & Young, technology is the number one external force impacting today’s insurance market.
-
Industry Trends
Digital Technology Adoption: How Does Your Agency Score?
The results of a recent survey conducted by Applied Systems found that the national average for digital technology adoption among independent agencies is only 42%.
-
Industry Trends
Attracting Millennials and Gen Z: It Starts with Technology and Innovation
You couldn’t wait to become an insurance professional. It was a career you dreamed of since you were a child. In high school, you told everyone you were going to college to study insurance. Right?
-
Management System
Digital Agency Series: Build a Better Foundation With Your Agency Management System
Every day we hear from our customers that their business is becoming more complex, with nearly every agency diversifying into a range of new lines of business.
-
Industry Trends
Next-Gen Is Now: Embracing Emerging Technology to Build the Agency of the Future
In any industry, planning for the growth of technology and innovation to come is critical, and in the insurance industry, it’s even more important.