International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis

Applied Systems Supports Invest in 40th Anniversary Celebration

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Chicago, IL, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced its ongoing support of Invest, the insurance industry’s premier classroom-to-career education program, with a $40,000 donation that will go directly to the organization’s first learning management system.

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  • Chicago, IL, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced its ongoing support of Invest, the insurance industry’s premier classroom-to-career education program, with a $40,000 donation that will go directly to the organization’s first learning management system.
  • The contribution to Invest, a program administered by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”), coincides with Applied’s 40th anniversary and reflects the company’s continued commitment to investing in the future of the industry.
  • A longtime Invest advocate, Applied Systems also donates software for use in insurance education courses and has supported Invest with awareness-building media campaigns.
  • “We are excited to further our collaboration with Invest and the Big ‘I’ and support this important mission.”
    The Applied products and logos are trademarks of Applied Systems, Inc., registered in the U.S.

Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Competitiveness: Insights from the 2023 IPS Rankings

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Competitiveness:

Key Points: 
  • Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Competitiveness:
    Which countries are ranked the most competitive—and by what criteria?
  • On October 26, 2023, two internationally known Swiss-based organizations organized the Global Conference on National Competitiveness and Nation Brand 2023 to address these questions.
  • For instance, Canada, Australia, United Arab Emirates, China and New Zealand were the top five in 2023 IPS cost strategy rankings.
  • However, according to the 2023 IPS differentiation strategy rankings, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Finland and Singapore ranked the highest.

Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Competitiveness: Insights from the 2023 IPS Rankings

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Competitiveness:

Key Points: 
  • Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Competitiveness:
    Which countries are ranked the most competitive—and by what criteria?
  • On October 26, 2023, two internationally known Swiss-based organizations organized the Global Conference on National Competitiveness and Nation Brand 2023 to address these questions.
  • For instance, Canada, Australia, United Arab Emirates, China and New Zealand were the top five in 2023 IPS cost strategy rankings.
  • However, according to the 2023 IPS differentiation strategy rankings, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Finland and Singapore ranked the highest.

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 Announces New Innovation Across Product Portfolio

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Announced at the annual Applied Net conference, the latest advancements support increased integration across the Applied product portfolio to enhance productivity and profitability, simplified user experiences for agents and insureds, and enhanced sales and marketing capabilities to keep customers engaged and connected.

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  • Announced at the annual Applied Net conference, the latest advancements support increased integration across the Applied product portfolio to enhance productivity and profitability, simplified user experiences for agents and insureds, and enhanced sales and marketing capabilities to keep customers engaged and connected.
  • Open Applied Benefits Designer from Applied Epic: Access Applied Benefits Designer™ directly from the Applied Epic browser interface with a navigation panel link.
  • This single sign-on capability will save clicks and prepare agencies for the integration between Applied Epic and Employee Navigator.
  • “At Applied, we recognize the advantage technology plays in our customers’ success and that is at the forefront of all our decision-making processes,” said Anupam Gupta, chief product officer of Applied Systems.

Applied Announces Launch of Tarmika Insured

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Chicago, IL., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the launch of Tarmika Insured™, the industry’s leading embedded commercial insurance quoting application.

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  • Chicago, IL., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the launch of Tarmika Insured™, the industry’s leading embedded commercial insurance quoting application.
  • Tarmika Insured allows agencies and companies to embed commercial lines quoting capabilities online and at the point of sale.
  • “Today’s consumers are used to purchasing services themselves across many different industries, and insurance has lagged behind this trend for far too long,” said Raghav Tanna, SVP of Commercial Lines, Applied Systems.
  • “Tarmika Insured gets agents’ trusted advice and commercial lines quotes in front of insureds in a simpler, digital way, creating a better customer experience and more profitable opportunities for agencies and carriers alike.”
    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.

Applied Rating Index Q3 2023 Released

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Mississauga, Ont., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the third quarter of 2023 results of the Applied Rating Index™, the Canadian insurance industry’s premium rate index.

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  • Mississauga, Ont., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the third quarter of 2023 results of the Applied Rating Index™, the Canadian insurance industry’s premium rate index.
  • Key findings for Q2 2023 include:
    Personal Auto: In Q3 2023, Personal Auto premium rate change increased 7.5% versus Q3 2022.
  • Personal Property: In Q3 2023, Personal Property premium rate change increased 7.5% versus Q3 2022.
  • Applied Rating Index is a trademark of Applied Systems, Inc. All data is fully anonymized when aggregating and analyzing the Applied Rating Index.

Applied Releases New Applied Pay Innovation

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Chicago, IL., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the latest innovation of Applied Pay®, the industry’s only natively integrated digital payments solution, launched in 2022.

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  • Chicago, IL., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the latest innovation of Applied Pay®, the industry’s only natively integrated digital payments solution, launched in 2022.
  • 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/debit card or ACH.
  • This upgraded functionality is available through Applied Epic, Applied CSR24, Pay Portal Hosted Payment Page, and EZLynx workflows.
  • “We developed Applied Pay with the goal of putting agents in the driver’s seat of the payment journey while providing a modern checkout experience that their internet-savvy clients have come to expect,” said Chase Petrey, president of Applied Pay, Applied Systems.

VBA Welcomes Kelly Wiza as Senior Vice President of Product Experience

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

VBA, a leading-edge healthcare software company, announced today that Kelly Wiza has joined its leadership team as the Senior Vice President of Product Experience.

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  • VBA, a leading-edge healthcare software company, announced today that Kelly Wiza has joined its leadership team as the Senior Vice President of Product Experience.
  • “We are thrilled to have Kelly join our team,” said Mike Clayton, President and CEO of VBA.
  • Prior to joining VBA, she was the Senior Director of Product Operations at Applied Systems, Inc.
    “I am excited to be an integral part of the future growth and expansion of VBA’s innovative product suite,” said Wiza.
  • VBA makes the health care experience better for everyone by eliminating data fragmentation and enabling interoperability through its tightly integrated suite of solutions.