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Applied Systems Names Rhodes New CEO as French Steps Down

Reid French has stepped down as CEO of the insurance agency technology firm Applied Systems, and cloud technology executive Taylor Rhodes has joined as Applied’s new chief executive officer. French, who served as CEO for eight years, will continue to …

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 …

High Hopes for High Tech: Interview with New Applied Systems CEO

Insurance agencies are under pressure to quickly adopt new technologies in order to keep up with competitors, according to a newcomer to the insurance industry who is now positioned to help agencies do just that. Reid French, the new CEO …

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 …