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Insurtech UK today launches a new Advisory Panel convening senior leaders from across the insurance industry to progress strategic priorities for the future growth of UK insurtech. Phil Evans, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation, Applied Systems said: “Technology is key to unlocking the potential of the insurance market and as a key player in the broking sector in the UK, Ireland and in the US, we are delighted to be able to support this exciting new initiative. In addition to our intimate understanding of the UK insurance market’s ecosystem, we can bring knowledge and insight from across our international operations which will prove invaluable in the panel’s quest to help UK insurtechs expand outside of these shores.”
England is producing hundreds of top tech companies and jobs every year, and is challenging the U.S. and China to become a top tech producer. Already, the country is home to large enterprises like Google and Intel, but it also develops energetic startups that have reached unicorn status. As the industry continues to grow, here are some of the top tech companies in England to know about.
Toronto is home to a large concentration of tech companies and workers, and these are some of the city’s tech leaders working to make AI solutions available throughout Canada and on a global scale. Applied Systems provides technology to the insurance industry as companies transition into the digital ecosystem. It leverages AI to make user experiences easier, including an automated chatbot that allows insurance clients to have a more efficient claims process. The company is headquartered in University Park, Illinois and has a hybrid workplace in Toronto.
Applied Systems (“Applied”) today announced that it has acquired Planck, the leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) company for the insurance industry. This strategic acquisition will significantly expand Applied’s AI capabilities, accelerating its vision for the next generation of the digital roundtrip of insurance and creating more value at every stage of the insurance lifecycle for the benefit of agencies, carriers and their clients. “We believe the time is now to take bold steps to lead the insurance industry in discovering and implementing the benefits AI has to offer,” said Taylor Rhodes, CEO of Applied Systems. “By acquiring Planck, we will be investing behind a world-class team of AI and Data Science experts to accelerate the application of leading AI capabilities to insurance workflows. With our unique set of insurance technology assets that span both the agency and carrier sides of the market, our investment in Planck will deliver a significant opportunity to create AI-driven value throughout the next generation of the digital roundtrip of insurance in ways that will help our clients know more, do more of what differentiates them the most, and win more often.”
Applied Systems® today announced that the company and two of its subsidiaries, Ivans and EZLynx, received Gold Globee® awards across a number of business and technology categories. The Golden Bridge Awards® are an annual industry and peer recognition program honoring the best companies and individuals in every major industry from around the globe. The awards highlight outstanding organizations, products, and people who have made significant contributions and set new standards of excellence.
Today, Applied Systems Europe announced the launch of Arch Insurance’s specialised property owners’ insurance product on its commercial e-trading panel. Tony Silve, VP, National Director, Arch Online, said: “We are delighted to offer Applied brokers e-trade access to our popular Property Owner’s solution, as we continue to expand our digital solutions. We look forward to building our partnership with Applied, providing good customer outcomes and a choice for brokers to trade how they wish to trade with Arch.”
Applied Systems® today announced that the company was named a Momentum Leader on G2’s Spring 2024 Momentum Grid® Report for Insurance Agency Management Systems. Leader designation is awarded for high ratings from G2 users and substantial Satisfaction and Market Presence scores. This is the fourth consecutive Grid Report that Applied has ranked first in the Insurance Agency Management Systems category.
Applied Systems Europe has announced an expanded partnership with Bravo Networks to enhance support for client money management for brokers using the Applied Epic system. This collaboration, Applied Systems says, has led to major architectural enhancements in the broker management system, introducing new reporting functions and compliance assurances.
Applied Systems® and Applied Client Network today announced that world-renowned leader Admiral William McRaven will be returning as the featured keynote speaker at Applied Net 2024. After his memorable keynote at Applied Net 2017, McRaven will return to deliver what’s sure to be another awe-inspiring talk based on his latest book, The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy).
We’ve compiled a list of some companies with the best cultures that boast initiatives such as inclusive benefits programs, learning and development opportunities and flexible work arrangements. Applied Systems provides insurance-focused software solutions, serving clients in health, property and casualty insurance, as well as benefits administration. It offers a suite of tools including marketing automation, digital payments and business intelligence to enhance efficiency and competitiveness for its extensive user base. The company boasts a number of employee recognition programs as well as a relaxed dress code, employee resources groups and employee-led culture committees in addition to childcare and fertility benefits.
