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Cross Current Insurance Selects EZLynx and Applied Pay to Enhance Agency Automation and Payment Processes

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Lewisville, TX., Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EZLynx®, an Applied company, today announced that Cross Current Insurance has selected EZLynx and Applied Pay® as the technology foundation to support agency operations and business growth.

Key Points: 
  • Lewisville, TX., Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EZLynx®, an Applied company, today announced that Cross Current Insurance has selected EZLynx and Applied Pay® as the technology foundation to support agency operations and business growth.
  • “We have grown quickly due to our focused understanding of our unique specialization but ran into scaling challenges navigating our business off Excel reports and other overly complicated manual processes,” said Anthony Maielli, commercial lines manager CISR, Cross Current Insurance.
  • Applied Pay is a cloud-based electronic payments hub that enables agents and brokers to provide their clients a secure, online way to pay for new and recurring premiums.
  • Directly integrated into Applied Epic®, Applied CSR24® and EZLynx Client Center™, Applied Pay provides intuitive, branded checkout pages where policyholders can go to pay for premiums via text link, credit card, ACH, digital wallet, or other payment methods.

Applied Systems Announces 2023 Pinnacle Award Winners

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Chicago, IL., Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today presented its annual Pinnacle Awards at Applied Net 2023, the company’s flagship industry event, at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas.

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  • Chicago, IL., Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today presented its annual Pinnacle Awards at Applied Net 2023, the company’s flagship industry event, at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas.
  • The 2023 Pinnacle Award winners are Central Agencies Ltd., Chubb, Four Star Insurance Agency Inc., Hotaling Insurance Services, and Insurance Office of America.
  • “We applaud this year’s Pinnacle Award winners who are at the forefront of technology adoption to accelerate the Digital Roundtrip of Insurance,” said Taylor Rhodes, chief executive officer of Applied Systems.
  • The Applied products and logos are trademarks of Applied Systems, Inc., registered in the U.S.

Applied Net 2023 Opens Doors to the World’s Largest Insurance Technology Conference

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Chicago, IL, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® and the Applied Client Network today kicked off the annual Applied Net conference at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas, NV.

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  • Chicago, IL, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® and the Applied Client Network today kicked off the annual Applied Net conference at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas, NV.
  • “We are looking forward to coming together with our members, partners, and all of Team Applied at Applied Net 2023,” said Brian Langerman, Chief Executive Officer of Applied Client Network.
  • Brian Langerman, Chief Executive Officer of Applied Client Network, will share his perspective and insights on how the Applied Client Network is an essential resource for Applied users to make the most of their technology investment.
  • “Applied Net is more than just a conference; it's a rally for our agency and carrier customers, our partners and our team to share, learn and shape the future of insurance," said Taylor Rhodes, CEO of Applied Systems.

Defence Leaders Recognise Need to Adapt to Win in ‘Information Battlespace’, Reveals BAE Systems

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

It found that greater levels of Multi-Domain Integration - across land, sea, air, cyber and space - will be key as the defence landscape becomes increasingly digitalised.

Key Points: 
  • It found that greater levels of Multi-Domain Integration - across land, sea, air, cyber and space - will be key as the defence landscape becomes increasingly digitalised.
  • It sheds light on the recent significant changes in the defence landscape and highlights areas the sector must focus on to overcome emerging threats.
  • Almost all respondents (98%) acknowledged an evolution of processes will be essential for navigating the complexities of modern defence.
  • To delve deeper into the intricacies and strategies surrounding Multi-Domain Integration in the evolving battlespace, access the full report by BAE Systems Digital Intelligence .

Steffey Insurance Agency Selects Applied to Drive Automation and Growth

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Chicago, IL., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced that Steffey Insurance Agency has selected Applied Digital Agency to automate policy management and support growth into new lines of business.

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  • Chicago, IL., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced that Steffey Insurance Agency has selected Applied Digital Agency to automate policy management and support growth into new lines of business.
  • The agency will leverage Applied’s integrated process management capabilities to automate sales and servicing workflows, create a centralized location for data, and deliver the frictionless, online experience customers have come to expect in today’s digital marketplace.
  • The fully integrated solution enables agencies to create higher-value business transactions and deliver superior customer experiences throughout the entire insurance lifecycle.
  • “Applied Digital Agency provides a digital experience that satisfies and meets the needs of both employees and clients, enabling Steffey Insurance Agency to create a competitive advantage that will ensure their continued growth in the marketplace.”
    The Applied products and logos are trademarks of Applied Systems, Inc., registered in the U.S.

Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. Selects Applied Pay to Simplify Payment Process

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Chicago, IL., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced that Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. has selected Applied Pay to make their business units more efficient across all workflows and simplify the payment process for their customers.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago, IL., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced that Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. has selected Applied Pay to make their business units more efficient across all workflows and simplify the payment process for their customers.
  • The agency is taking advantage of Applied Pay’s integration with Applied Epic to automate payment collection, processing, and reconciliation, while providing an effortless, modern checkout experience that internet-savvy clients have come to expect.
  • “We’ve used other payment solutions in the past but didn’t get the buy-in we expected because the process was too cumbersome for our customers,” said Tiffany Johnston, Senior Vice President, Technology Operations Manager, Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. “We’ve been long-time customers of Applied, so migrating to Applied Pay was the obvious choice.
  • Directly integrated into Applied Epic®, Applied CSR24® and EZLynx Client Center, Applied Pay provides intuitive, branded checkout pages where policyholders can pay premiums via credit card or ACH.

MLC Agency Creates Better Experience with EZLynx

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

LEWISVILLE, TX, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EZLynx, an Applied company, today announced that MLC Agency has selected EZLynx to be the technology foundation of its personal and commercial lines business.

Key Points: 
  • LEWISVILLE, TX, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EZLynx, an Applied company, today announced that MLC Agency has selected EZLynx to be the technology foundation of its personal and commercial lines business.
  • Through EZLynx’s advanced automation, MLC Agency will be able to standardize its operational processes and data on a single platform that will improve productivity, simplify management, and seamlessly connect to their customers.
  • “As our agency and book of business continue to grow, it became increasingly important to invest in a management system that would provide greater automation for our team and customers,” said Morgan Newitt, owner, MLC Agency.
  • Doing this effectively requires investing in the infrastructure to grow,” said Michael Streit, general manager, EZLynx.

United Agencies Inc. Selects Applied Pay to Increase Efficiency

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

University Park, IL., July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced that United Agencies Inc. has selected Applied Pay™ to deliver a more efficient and customer-friendly digital payments process.

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  • University Park, IL., July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced that United Agencies Inc. has selected Applied Pay™ to deliver a more efficient and customer-friendly digital payments process.
  • The agency will leverage Applied Pay to simplify its premium collection process, saving employees time while improving customer satisfaction.
  • Directly integrated into Applied Epic®, Applied CSR24® and EZLynx Client Center, Applied Pay provides intuitive, branded checkout pages where policyholders can pay premiums via text link, credit card, ACH, digital wallet, or other payment methods.
  • “As agencies grow, it’s important that they streamline their premium payment processes to keep their employees and customers happy,” said Chase Petrey, president of Applied Pay, Applied Systems.

Insurance Office of America Doubles Down in Commercial Lines, Benefits Technology Adoption

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

University Park, IL., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced that Insurance Office of America has selected Indio and Applied Epic Benefits for Salesforce™ for their ongoing investment to build out their digital Personal & Commercial and Employee Benefits capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • University Park, IL., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced that Insurance Office of America has selected Indio and Applied Epic Benefits for Salesforce™ for their ongoing investment to build out their digital Personal & Commercial and Employee Benefits capabilities.
  • “It’s very difficult to cross-sell between P&C and EB customers when you’re working through two systems, so bringing our Benefits team back into Applied Epic® and consolidating those processes aligns our business units better across Commercial and Benefits where they had become a little disconnected,” said John Woods, chief information officer, Insurance Office of America.
  • Our technology strategy focuses on being able to offer digital services to our clients if they want it.
  • “I’m really impressed and appreciative of the work Applied’s leadership team has done to create a visionary roadmap,” said Bob Peters, chief operating office & board member, Insurance Office of America.

NFP UK Brokers ‘Go Live’ on Applied Epic

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Brighton, UK., June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems today announced that three NFP UK brokers, NFP Commercial Solutions (formerly Linkfield Corporate Solutions), ER Shaw and KGJ Insurance Services Group, all went live onto the Applied Epic broker management system.

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  • Brighton, UK., June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems today announced that three NFP UK brokers, NFP Commercial Solutions (formerly Linkfield Corporate Solutions), ER Shaw and KGJ Insurance Services Group, all went live onto the Applied Epic broker management system.
  • US-owned NFP, a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement advisor, which entered the UK market in 2016, intends to partner its remaining three UK broker operations with Applied Systems later this year.
  • NFP will benefit from having all its North American and UK operations on Applied Epic, as well as a single view of its business, customers, and standardised workflows worldwide.
  • Brokers using Applied Epic operate more efficiently, better leverage insurer relationships, improve customer service and accelerate growth and profitability across all lines of business.