AMS360 vs. Applied Epic

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AMS360
Score 6.1 out of 10
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Vertafore in Denver offers their insurance agency management software. AMS360 offers production and renewal analysis, a general ledger, a client portal, and other management tools.N/A
Applied Epic
Score 8.7 out of 10
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Applied Epic is a cloud-based insurance agency management system from Applied Systems, described as advanced and scalable by the vendor, with available integrations with many 3rd party applications.N/A
Pricing
AMS360Applied Epic
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AMS360Applied Epic
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
AMS360Applied Epic
Considered Both Products
AMS360
Chose AMS360
AMS360 is a solid platform to run an insurance agency. Their support during issues is stellar. Our issues came only after we said we needed to pivot a different direction, then everything went to pot.
Chose AMS360
We have considered other platforms from time to time but have felt comfortable staying with AMS360. New users appear to understand AMS360 quickly and customize it to their personal preferences. Older users, generally reluctant to changes, are more receptive to updates as they …
Applied Epic

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Top Pros
Top Cons
User Ratings
AMS360Applied Epic
Likelihood to Recommend
4.4
(7 ratings)
8.0
(5 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
5.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
6.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.7
(2 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
7.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
5.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.0
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
6.0
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AMS360Applied Epic
Likelihood to Recommend
Vertafore
Scalability, ease of use, ease of access, integrated services. This solution works for 2 man shops all the way up to 150+ with shared services, etc. Vertafore is working towards a unified look/feel, which will only solidify the need to work with any/all of their products.
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Applied Systems
[Applied] Epic is great for holding information but it does take time to enter data correctly if you want to be able to complete reports accurately[.]
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Pros
Vertafore
  • Quick entry of new client information
  • Instant access to most policy and billing information
  • Exceptional reports for management and producers
  • Accounting Departments love the direct bill reconciliation
  • Certificates of Insurance
  • Vehicle ID cards
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Applied Systems
  • Account Management - I like the way the system organizes the data for each account. It is easy to search and find any client we are looking for and then once within that record, it is easy to navigate to the necessary policy or screen.
  • Task Management - once everyone was trained and on the same page, the ability to move tasks within the system from one person to the next really helps with the "passing the baton" from one team member to another. The task will come right up on the initial screen so the user knows they have something new to do.
  • Reporting - the system drives the majority of the reporting we do as an agency and it is great when working within the system.
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Cons
Vertafore
  • Lacks faster, intuitive, modern User Interface.
  • Lacks option to search for data in activities.
  • Does not create logs even for closed activities (suspense).
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Applied Systems
  • Some of the questions in the applications are repetitive.
  • The manual is not especially user-friendly - our agency is working on a new one for easier navigation.
  • Better integration with our other software programs would be beneficial to our agency.
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Likelihood to Renew
Vertafore
This is by far the most robust agency management system I have used that works for all sizes of agencies. Others have better options here or there, but they are highly customized for a specific type of agency. AMS360 is a one size fits all type of solution, and it works well for us.
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Applied Systems
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Usability
Vertafore
its decent but needs improvement
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Applied Systems
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Reliability and Availability
Vertafore
ams360 service is excellent. They identify the issue and offer quick solutions
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Applied Systems
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Performance
Vertafore
THEY COULD LOAD FASTER
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Applied Systems
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Support Rating
Vertafore
Support responds quickly, and they are very knowledgeable.
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Applied Systems
I have not necessarily used support from Applied Epic directly, but have gone to my trainer who has gone to support. I am usually able to get an answer relatively quickly, so I can assume the support team is very knowledgeable and prompt with their help.
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In-Person Training
Vertafore
NOT ENOUGH TRAINING IN PERSON. IT SEEMS LIKE MORE IN PERSON TRAINING IS NEEDED
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Applied Systems
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Online Training
Vertafore
ONLINE TRAINING IS THERE FOR WHAT IS NEEDED. THERE ARE TUTORIALS FOR EACH SECTION OF THE PROGRAM
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Applied Systems
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Implementation Rating
Vertafore
be prepared for a long transition of data
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Applied Systems
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Alternatives Considered
Vertafore
AMS360 is a solid platform to run an insurance agency. Their support during issues is stellar. Our issues came only after we said we needed to pivot a different direction, then everything went to pot.
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Applied Systems
I think it's much easier to use applied epic then TAM. More user-friendly and more intuitive. I feel Applied Epic is a much more productive solution.
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Scalability
Vertafore
There are definitely endless possibilities with ams360. Its easy scalable to add departments
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Applied Systems
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Return on Investment
Vertafore
  • Organization - positive
  • Wasted time - setting up and correcting set up - negative
  • Great staff to work with - positive
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Applied Systems
  • Positive - ease of login/home screen.
  • Positive - ease of search tool.
  • Positive - financial reports.
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