Our Top 10 Blogs of 2024

Our top blogs in 2024 showcased the hottest topics and trends that everyone in the Canadian insurance industry is talking about.

Artificial intelligence was the most popular topic, followed by strategic partnerships and acquisitions, like the announcement of Applied Systems® buying Planck. Another key focus was attracting and retaining talent in the broker channel, with valuable insights from experts like John McNeil, associate dean of the Insurance Management Program at Humber College. We finalized our list by exploring how the evolution of data visualization tools has transformed the way brokerages make informed, data-driven decisions.

1. #1: 6 Tips to Adopting AI at Your Insurance Brokerage

   Anupam Gupta, chief product officer at Applied, offers 6 tips on how to begin using AI at your brokerage. Read More

2. #2: Fuelling Broker Growth Through Partnership and Innovation

   Learn how we’re revolutionizing the insurance industry through strategic partnerships, innovative technology, and a commitment to broker growth. Read More

3. #3: Level Up Business Intelligence with Epic Dashboards

   The insights your brokerage has been waiting for are here with Epic Dashboards, with embedded analytic capabilities within Applied Epic®. Read More

4. #4: The Loyalty Advantage: How to Keep People Coming Back for More

   Steve Whitelaw, senior vice president and general manager of Applied Systems Canada, discusses the kinds of recruits the industry is looking for, strategies for sustaining their interest in the industry, and how employee loyalty impacts customer experience. Read More

5. #5: Step into the Digital Growth Era of Insurance

   Taylor Rhodes, CEO at Applied, explains how this simple equation guides our investment decisions and drives our goal of becoming Your Indispensable Growth Partner. Read More

6. #6: A New Chapter in Insurance Technology: Applied Systems Welcomes Planck

   Taylor Rhodes, CEO at Applied, discusses the new chapter in insurance technology with the acquisition of Planck by Applied Systems and how it will benefit the insurance industry. Read More

7. #7: Highlights from the 2024 Canadian Marketplace Update

   Steve Whitelaw, senior vice president and general manager of Applied Systems Canada, shares some great insights from the Canadian Marketplace Update held on September 10, 2024, in Nashville. Read More

8. #8: Proud to Celebrate Pride at Applied

   Get an inside look at our recent Pride celebrations, a glimpse into the origins of Pride Month and information about how Applied is celebrating this year. Read More

9. #9: See How Data Visualizations Can Benefit Your Brokerage Role

   Learn how business intelligence solutions have evolved to present vital info for specific job roles in easy-to-understand visual formats so that more brokerage staff can perform better and more efficiently. Read More

10. #10: Expert Tips to Attract and Retain Talent to the Broker Channel

    John McNeil, associate dean of the Insurance Management Program at Humber College, shares expert tips on attracting new talent to the broker channel. Read More

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