Applied Systems Announces Upcoming Release of Applied TAM 2013

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., Aug. 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems announced today the early fall 2013 general release of Applied TAM 2013, the latest version of the most widely used agency and brokerage management software in the insurance industry.

Applied TAM 2013 will enable insurance agencies and brokerages to enhance customer service, streamline workflows, promote producer productivity and ensure continued regulatory compliance. The upcoming release also introduces an enhanced user interface to improve the user experience and increase user productivity.

Many new capabilities in Applied TAM 2013 were identified in collaboration with the Applied Systems Client Network's (ASCnet) Product Advisory Committee (PAC) to drive growth and profitability in today's rapidly changing insurance marketplace. These product enhancements include updates to the user interface and greater integration with Applied MobileProducer and the upcoming release of Applied CSR24 2013 to improve the user experience and increase online customer self-service capabilities and mobility.

Key Applied TAM 2013 enhancements:

• More document sharing options between Applied TAM and Applied CSR24 2013 to enhance customer self-service
• Added information filtering options with automatic sync to Applied MobileProducer to assist mobile users
• Additional certificate printing and electronic signature capabilities for faster customer service and efficient workflows
• New, intuitive interface for an improved user experience and streamlined workflows for greater productivity
• Updated ACORD and CSIO forms for regulatory compliance

Applied TAM is the most widely used agency management system in the insurance industry today. The system streamlines workflows, optimizes carrier relationships, and increases productivity with an easy-to-navigate user interface and detailed prospect, client and policy management workflows.

"More agencies and brokerages build and grow successful insurance businesses with Applied TAM than any other agency or brokerage management system," said Kathleen Cox, vice president of product management, Applied Systems. "Applied Systems will continue to lead agency and broker management system innovation with investments in Applied TAM that continue to provide greater value for our customers and their insureds."
Visit www.appliedsystems.com/appliedtam2013 to learn more about Applied TAM 2013.

About Applied Systems

Applied Systems is a leading provider of software that powers the business of insurance. The company is recognized as a pioneer in agency management systems and data exchange between agencies, brokers, carriers and their clients. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied Systems software enables millions of people around the world to safeguard and protect what matters most. To learn more, please visit www.appliedsystems.com.

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Source: Applied Systems