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Ivans Index November 2022 Results Released Average premium renewal rates for nearly all major commercial lines of business remain up year over year while month-over-month rates experience continued variability Applied Systems Recognised as One of Digital DNA’s Top 100 Tech Companies in Northern Ireland Company honoured as a top tech company fueling economic growth across Northern Ireland Applied Systems on the Most Awarded Companies List in the 2022 Best in Biz Awards® Company honored with six awards for its innovative technology and excellence in the workplace Applied Systems Acquires Riskhandler Acquisition to create more value and digital distribution in commercial lines and niche markets Applied Systems Enhances Security with ISO 27001 and PCI Certifications Company completes rigorous audit to validate enterprise-level security Applied Releases Commercial Lines Premium Rate Index Findings for Q3 2022 Year-over-year average premium rates increased while quarterly rate change experienced variability across the most commonly placed commercial lines of business Applied Rating Index Q3 2022 Released National Personal Auto and Personal Property premium rates decreased in all provinces year over year Ivans Index October 2022 Results Released Year-over-year average premium renewal rates remain up for the majority of commercial lines while month-over-month rates experience variable changes Teagle Insurance Agency Transforms Renewal Process with EZLynx Technology Agency implements EZLynx technology to automate renewal processes, improving efficiency and customer loyalty Ivans Index Q3 2022 Results Released Average premium renewal rates for most major commercial lines of business remain up year-over-year and variable compared to last month Applied and NFP Broaden Relationship to Bring Applied Epic to UK Brokers Global broker standardises its UK broking operations with single system Applied Announces Launch of Applied Pay The only natively integrated payments solution for the insurance industry is now live Applied Systems Announces 2022 Pinnacle Award Winners Top customer recognition for technology innovation, business success and partnership in creating the connected insurance experience Applied Delivers New Digital Agency Innovation to Support Agency Growth and Productivity Recent investments focused on simpler experiences, increased security and performance, and tighter integration across the platform Applied Net 2022 Kicks Off as an In-Person Event Four-day conference brings together agents, brokers, carriers, MGAs, and technology companies to discuss innovations driving the connected insurance experience Applied Systems Honored as a 2022 IBA 5-Star Insurance Technology Provider Applied Epic recognized for its excellent performance and innovation EZLynx Announces New Innovation Across Product Portfolio EZLynx unveils new Performance Goals module and other innovations across the platform at Applied Net 2022 Applied Systems Named Best Broker Software Management House by Insurance Times Company receives highest recognition for providing the most innovative broker software in the industry Metzger Platinum Insurance Selects EZLynx to Standardize Business Operations Growing insurance agency leverages EZLynx technology to unify agency operations and provide insight into customer information across all locations Ivans Index August 2022 Results Released Year-over-year average premium renewal rates for major commercial lines of business remain up, while month-over-month rates are variable Diversified Insurance Industries Selects Indio to Digitize Insurance Applications Long-time Applied agency transforms its insurance application process into a simple, collaborative experience for both clients and staff Ivans Announces The 2022 Spark Awards Winners Ivans recognizes carriers and MGAs for igniting industry connectivity and value that supports growth of distribution channel Cherry Godfrey Adopts Applied Epic to Create an Open and Modern Technology Strategy Broker to digitally transform operations for accelerated growth Applied Releases Commercial Lines Premium Rate Index Findings for Q2 2022 Year-over-year average premium rates increased while quarterly rate change experienced a downturn across most major commercial lines Nexus Insurance Goes Live on Applied Epic Company to accelerate acquisition strategy using flexible, open platform as foundation of business operations Applied Systems Acquires Tarmika Strategic acquisition to expand portfolio of commercial lines quoting and distribution technologies, driving greater connectivity between independent agencies, carriers, and insureds Ivans Index July 2022 Results Released Average premium renewal rates for all major commercial lines of business remain up year over year and variable compared to month prior Applied Rating Index Q2 2022 Released National Personal Auto and Personal Property premium rates increased in all provinces year over year and quarter over quarter Applied Marketing Automation Awarded Product of the Year in the 2022 Sammys Awards Company receives recognition as the only insurance software provider awarded Product of the Year Ivans Index Q2 2022 Results Released Average premium renewal rate changes of nearly all major commercial lines of business remain up year over year, while all lines increase month over month except Umbrella Applied and Wawanesa Expand Partnership to Enable Real-Time Commercial Lines Rating Brokers and customers to benefit from faster quote-to-bind times The Plexus Groupe Selects Applied Marketing Automation Insurance agency implements integrated marketing campaigns to more efficiently communicate and engage with clients SFM Mutual Insurance Company Connects to Ivans Distribution Platform Workers’ Compensation specialist to expand commercial lines distribution via the Ivans network PIB Group Extends Digital Strategy with Applied Epic PIB Group extends its use of the world’s most widely used broker management system to support business growth Nationwide Connects to Ivans Distribution Platform Leading national carrier to streamline the commercial lines quoting and submission process to independent insurance agencies Allen Insurance Group Selects Applied to Digitally Transform Benefits Business Delaware-based insurance agency selects Applied technology to efficiently manage their Benefits business through integrated solutions Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies Expands Connectivity with Ivans for Workers’ Compensation Business GUARD is now accepting digital quotes from agents using Ivans’ partner systems including Applied Epic Marsh McLennan Agency Selects Applied as Go-Forward Technology Partner National agency to migrate from legacy technology to a single, unified technology platform with Applied Epic and Digital Agency technologies Applied Releases Commercial Lines Premium Rate Index Findings for Q1 2022 Year-over-year average premium rates increased while quarterly rate changes experience downturn across most major commercial lines Ivans Index May 2022 Results Released Nearly all average premium renewal rates for major commercial lines of business remain up year-over-year and increased compared to last month Applied Systems Honored with Two Awards in the 14th Annual 2022 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards® Company recognized for its organizational performance and innovation Applied Rating Index Q1 2022 Released National Personal Auto and Personal Property premium rates increased in all provinces year over year L’Unique General Insurance Partners with Applied to Automate Commercial Lines Quoting Insurer to leverage standardized data set for faster quote-to-bind workflows HMC Insurance Agency Selects Applied Marketing Automation Indiana-based insurance agency automates marketing communications for better client engagement and increased customer retention Applied Epic Customer Growth Jumps Significantly Year over Year Broader UK broker market accelerates adoption of world’s most widely used broker management system resulting in an increase in competitive displacements IVANS Index April 2022 Results Released Majority of commercial lines of business experience increase compared to March 2022 and remain up year over year Coach Mike Krzyzewski to Keynote Applied Net 2022 Hall-of-Fame basketball coach and author to share insights on winning strategies as agencies, brokerages, insurers and MGAs come back together in person at annual conference Applied Awarded Gold and Silver Stevie® Awards in 2022 American Business Awards Company recognized for its innovation and excellence in the workplace McDougall Insurance Selects Applied to Digitize and Scale the Business Community-based Ontario brokerage selects Applied technology to digitize business and customer service models across its 40 locations Applied Announces New Digital Payments Solution Applied Pay to deliver a modern, digital payment experience to simplify and accelerate agents’ and brokers’ premium collection process IVANS Index Q1 2022 Results Released Average premium renewal rates of nearly all major commercial lines of business remain up year over year Sahouri Insurance Agency Partners with Applied for Growth Family-owned insurance brokerage selects Applied Digital Agency technology to create a seamless customer experience Koïos Intelligence and Applied to Further Digitize Sales and Service Workflows Collaboration will create digital interactions via artificial intelligence and natural language processing Gallivan Murphy selects Applied Cloud for Digital Transformation Migration to the Applied Cloud brings seamless support and enhanced digital capability Cognition+ Partners with Applied to Extend Broker Connectivity to Mutual Insurance Companies Partnership allows independent brokerages to automate billing and policy information exchange to mutual insurance companies CNA Insurance Joins IVANS Distribution Platform Leading national carrier to meet agent demand for digital commercial lines quoting Applied Epic Recognized as a Leader among Digital Insurance Agency Platforms by Independent Research Firm Leading independent research firm releases report to guide agency technology modernization strategies Dyste Williams Expands Digital Strategy with Applied Family-owned insurance agency to digitize commercial application process and adopt integrated marketing automation to enhance their client experience Applied Opens New Belfast Office to Support Company Growth and Investment in Region New office welcomes staff into new hybrid working model; supports talent acquisition and customer engagement Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company Connects to IVANS Distribution Platform Workers’ Compensation Specialist expands connectivity via IVANS to automate commercial lines distribution IVANS Index February 2022 Results Released Majority of commercial lines of business remain up year-over-year, while most average premium renewal rates decrease compared to January 2022 Applied Systems and Applied Client Network Announce New Applied Net 2022 Dates Applied Releases Commercial Lines Premium Rate Index Findings for Year-End and Q4 2021 Across Canada, average premium renewal rate change remained flat year over year across all major commercial lines Applied Systems and Applied Client Network Announce Applied Net 2022 Conference returns to in-person bringing together the largest gathering of independent insurance agents, brokers, insurers and MGAs Acuity Insurance Joins IVANS Distribution Platform Leading national carrier to strengthen relationships with the largest network of independent insurance agents by digitizing submissions process Applied Systems Ranks in G2’s 2022 Best Global Sellers List Company receives recognition as the only insurance software provider on the Top 100 Global Sellers list IMA Financial Group Digitally Transforms Insurance Application Process with Indio Integrated financial services company turns their insurance application process into a modern, digital experience for both clients and staff IVANS Index January 2022 Results Released Majority of commercial lines of business experience decrease in average premium renewal rates, while year-over-year changes remain positive for the majority of commercial lines Gallagher Insurances Expands Business Opportunities with Applied Dun Laoghaire-based independent broker implements Applied Relay for expanded insurer panel and cloud benefits Applied Rating Index Year-End and Q4 2021 Released National Personal Auto premium rates decreased while Personal Property rates increased in all provinces year over year IVANS Index Q4 and 2021 Results Released Average premium renewal rates experience general uptick across all major commercial products compared to last year, ending in December with the highest rate changes documented by IVANS Index Ascend Broking Group Creates a Digital Strategy with Applied Epic Multi award-winning independent broker implements world’s most widely used broker management system and seamlessly integrates customer service tools Gaspar Insurance Selects Applied Analytics to Support Data-Driven Business Decisions Independent insurance agency uses data analytics to grow a more profitable book of business Applied Recognized among End-to-End Insurance Solution Providers by Independent Research Firm Latest report on digital insurance agency platforms states end-to-end solutions simplify digital transformation for agencies

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