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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Applied Epic

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AApplied 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

    EZLynx Agency Management

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AEZLynx in Texas offers their Agency Management System as a system for centralizing and managing customer information and automation for the daily workflow.N/A

    Vertafore ReferenceConnect

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AVertafore offers ReferenceConnect, an information system for insurance agencies' business needs and to better serve clients.N/A
    Pricing
    Applied EpicEZLynx Agency ManagementVertafore ReferenceConnect
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Applied EpicEZLynx Agency ManagementVertafore ReferenceConnect
    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Applied EpicEZLynx Agency ManagementVertafore ReferenceConnect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Applied EpicEZLynx Agency ManagementVertafore ReferenceConnect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Applied Systems
    EZLynx seems to be well suited for any size insurance agency. The capabilities seem to be endless with the only caveat being the integrated homeowner rating system. EZLynx fits all the categories that a management system should fit for any size insurance agency. About the only scenario I can think of that EZLynx would not be appropriate would be doing the financial books for an agency, but than again, what agency management does.
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    Vertafore
    Vertafore ReferenceConnect is well suited within an organization with many users, who are trying to turn out policy submissions and gain information quickly. It is also well suited for individuals who are trying to learn more specifically about classes of business, what types of insurance coverage is recommended, and what the policies are based on. It opened my eyes to a lot of exposures for class codes that I was not particularly aware of, due to the fact that I am a new agent, and I would recommend this be used for agents who have less than 5 years experience.
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    Pros
    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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    Applied Systems
    • Policy Downloads
    • Policy Mangement
    • Policy Documents
    • Rater
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    Vertafore
    • It provides a variety of descriptions that allows for correct selection.
    • It provides information not readily available like what a rate is based on.
    • Gives market appetites with some carriers.
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    Cons
    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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    Applied Systems
    • Sometimes, the system times out and we have to rerun the quote.
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    Vertafore
    • Sometimes the site navigation is not the most fluid.
    • Sometimes I get logged into a particular carrier's section and have to log out and log back in - not sure the reasoning.
    • It does not always recognize my description so finding the class code is sometimes harder than expected.
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    Usability
    Applied Systems
    It is very user friendly. You can go from beginner to efficient user in a short period of time. I like the option of a desktop application as well as the web app
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    Applied Systems
    Very user friendly software and they continue to improve it. We choose it as its "insurance centric" and most features are great. Training is good but some could be updated as they make changes. Would like to see some additional user options added for some tracking capabilities. But it works well for our agency
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    Vertafore
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    Support Rating
    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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    Vertafore
    I have not had to use the support for Vertafore ReferenceConnect.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Applied Systems
    While QQ Evolution was a very good agency management platform its time was coming to an end because of the lack of portability. Which is one of the reasons why we made the switch over to EZLynx. The other issue with QQ Evolution was the massive amount of time needed to do end of the month commissions. EZLynx has solved this problem with their much simpler and easier to use commission interface.
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    Vertafore
    Unfortunately, I have not used any additional software programs like Vertafore ReferenceConnect so I am unable to compare them. I do know that my insurance agency likes the capabilities that it has and is not looking for alternatives at this point - this can only speak to the benefit to the organization.
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    Return on Investment
    Applied Systems
    • Consolidated from multiple systems to one for P&C - reduced spend on maintenance of those systems and centralized our support making life easier for IT.
    • Positive impact on the time spent actually putting information into the system. Previously TAM was used and that system was hard to navigate and use.
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    Applied Systems
    • It makes quoting quicker.
    • Managing policies is easier.
    • Cancellations are easier.
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    Vertafore
    • Positive impact on rounding out accounts with additional lines of coverage.
    • Positive impact on correctly classifying an account.
    • Positive impact on learning as a new agent.
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