Applied Systems News

Applied Systems Among Firms Layering Loans to Pay Equity Owners

First the companies tapped the loan market. Not long after that, they came back for more. Corporations like Bausch Health Cos., a drugmaker, telecom provider Sprint Corp. and Applied Systems Inc., an insurance software provider, borrowed again this month after …

Google ‘Definitely’ Interested in Other Insurtech Investments Following Applied Systems

Google is eager to invest in other insurance technology companies well beyond its newly announced minority stake in Applied Systems, a principal investor with the global search engine giant said on Oct. 17. “We really like the market,” said Jesse …

Applied Systems Acquires Benefits Software Firm Dynamis

Fresh off its announcement of Google becoming a minority investor, insurance agency technology provider Applied Systems announced it has acquired Dynamis Software Corp., a Milwaukee-based provider of employee benefits software. This acquisition expands Applied System’s employee benefits offerings. The firm …

Google Invests in Insurance Agency Software Firm Applied Systems

Giant Google’s investment arm has purchased a minority stake in Applied Systems, a provider of insurance technology and cloud-based software for independent agencies. The investment in Applied Systems is being made through CapitalG, the growth equity investment fund of Google’s …

How, Why and Where Insurance Agencies Should Use Data Analytics

As the data insurance agencies and brokerages continues to grow, agency managers are faced with having to answer how, why and where they can successfully analyze and use all of this data. The answer to the “why” is simple: To …

How Digital Distribution Tools from IVANS Marry Agents, Carriers and Appetites

“Looking for a professional agent in the Chicago area who is in good financial shape, wants a long-term relationship, and is seriously into habitational risks. Must be Cubs fan.” Welcome to match.com for the property/casualty insurance industry. The insurance data …

Bain Capital, Vista Equity Buy Agency Technology Firm Vertafore from TPG

Bain Capital Private Equity and Vista Equity Partners have agreed to acquire insurance agency technology firm Vertafore from TPG Capital. The parties did not disclose terms of the transaction. Reuters, citing anonymous sources, said it was for $2.7 billion TPG …

Applied Client Network Names Langerman as CEO

The Applied Client Network, the international association of users of Applied Systems software, has named Brian Langerman as chief executive officer. Langerman has more than 18 years of technology industry experience, including global marketing, product management and business development. Prior …

ASCnet Changes Name to Applied Client Network

ASCnet (Applied Systems Client Network) has changed its name to Applied Client Network. Based in Des Plaines, Ill., the association represents insurance agencies and brokerages that use Applied software worldwide. In conjunction with the name change, the association introduced a …

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 …