Applied Systems Europe today announced that Dave Chapman has been named Managing Director, Applied Systems Europe. Tom Needs, who has successfully led the European business for more than five years, will remain in the CEO role through 30 June 2026, working closely with Chapman to ensure a seamless transition.
Applied Systems® today announced advancements in AI-powered insurance financial management innovation, including the latest release of Applied Recon™, an AI-powered reconciliation solution built natively into Applied Epic®, and new embedded premium financing capabilities within Applied Pay®.
Applied Systems Europe’s incoming managing director Dave Chapman has revealed where the firm is striving for growth as he gears up to take over from Tom Needs at the end of the month.
The insurance industry doesn’t usually scream “innovation.” It whispers things like “spreadsheet,” “email thread,” and “version 14_final_FINAL.xlsx.” And yet, companies like Applied Systems are doing something far more ambitious than incremental upgrades. They’re trying to rebuild how work actually happens.
Applied Systems® and Applied Client Network today announced that George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States and Founder of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, will be the featured keynote speaker at Applied Net 2026. President Bush will deliver an exclusive conversation — The Challenges Facing Our Nation in the 21st Century and the Power of Freedom.
Applied Systems (Chicago) CEO-designate Graham Blackwell says the company’s next phase will focus on accelerating what it calls the “Digital Roundtrip of Insurance,” using AI and workflow automation to connect agencies, carriers and wholesalers more tightly across the insurance lifecycle.
Applied Systems ("Applied") announced that it has named Graham Blackwell as its next chief executive officer. Current CEO Taylor Rhodes, who has successfully led Applied for the past seven years, will remain in his role for the next two quarters as he and Blackwell execute a well-planned transition. Blackwell will officially assume the CEO role just prior to the company's Applied Net 2026 industry conference in September. This leadership transition will set Applied up to build upon its more than 40 years of innovative leadership in insurance technology. Under Blackwell's leadership, the company will continue to invest aggressively to bring the immense potential of AI-enabled technologies to its agency and carrier customers alike.
Applied Systems® today announced a major milestone in the evolution of Applied Epic®, unveiling a new Benefits experience that brings Benefits workflows, automation, and connectivity into a single hub for benefits management.
Applied Systems recently announced Applied Epic, the most widely used agency management system, has been included in G2’s 2026 Best Software List. Applied Epic, ranked 52nd on the list, is the only insurance technology ranked in the Top 100.
Applied Systems received a 5-star rating in Newsweek's Greatest Workplaces for Women list. This ranking recognizes standout companies actively dismantling gender barriers through equitable policies and workplace culture while fostering environments in which women thrive.
