agency technology News

Applied Systems Releases New Version of Epic Management System

Applied Systems today released Applied Epic 2013 R2, the latest version of its agency and brokerage management system. Enhancements offered by Applied Epic 2013 R2 include greater integration with Applied CSR24 and Applied Rating Services. Other enhancements include expanded policy …

ProWriters Launches Small Business Online Quoting Platform

ProWriters is now providing agents and brokers access to online quoting and binding for small business professional liability insurance with general liability and/or a business owners policy (BOP). Quotes for small business risks can be accessed from an online portal …

Why McKinsey’s Prediction of Demise of Independent Agents Is ‘Dead Wrong’

A recent report from McKinsey & Co. had some bad news for local property/casualty insurance agents— many of them will be out of business within the next five to 10 years. McKinsey contends that “the economics of the traditional agent …

Vertafore Unveils Agency Management System with Mobile Capabilties

Vertafore, an insurance industry software provider, has made available its insurance agency management system, AMS360 v6.5. The new version provides agencies with new capabilities for every staff member, including: Agents can create and edit customer information on the go with …

Houston’s Dean & Draper Recognized for Technology Best Practices

Houston-based Dean & Draper Insurance Agency has been recognized by the Network of Vertafore Users (NetVU) for employing technology best practices that enhance productivity, simplify processes and improve customer service outreach. The 2012 Automation Excellence Award was bestowed during the …

Applied Systems to Release Epic 6 Agency Program in April

Insurance software company Applied Systems will unveil the latest release of its browser-based agency management software Epic on April 27. Applied Systems said Epic 6 provides for more streamlined agent-carrier communications, particularly for commercial middle-market business. The new efficiencies are …

LexisNexis Insurance Exchange Buys MarshBerry Sales Portal

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired the Sales Portal from MarshBerry, the insurance consulting and merger and acquisition advisory firm. The Sales Portal is a sales management automation tool used by larger brokerages that will now be offered by the LexisNexis …

Applied Systems Names French as New CEO

Illinois-based insurance software firm Applied Systems has named Reid French as the company’s new chief executive officer. As CEO, French will direct Applied Systems business strategy, develop client relationships, and oversee daily operations. He also becomes a member of the …

Real Time/Download Campaign Names Sigler Co-Chair

Independent agent Joyce Sigler has been named co-chair of the Real Time/Download Campaign. Sigler is vice president of administration at Jones & Wenner, an insurance agency in Fairlawn, Ohio. In her role with the campaign, she succeeds Cyndy Smith, vice …

LexisNexis Insurance Exchange Connects With Assurex Global’s Technology Platform

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has partnered with one of the largest networks of independent agencies and brokers to offer interconnectivity between two technology platforms. The LexisNexis Insurance Exchange platform and the Assurex Global Passport system will now be able to interconnect, …