Applied Systems announces the general release of Applied TAM2013, the latest version of the Applied's agency and brokeragemanagement software for the insurance industry.

Applied TAM 2013 will enable insurance agencies and brokeragesto enhance customer service, streamline workflows, promote producerproductivity, and ensure continued regulatory compliance. Thecompany also introduces an enhanced user interface to improve theuser experience and increase user productivity.

Many new capabilities in Applied TAM 2013 were identified incollaboration with the Applied Systems Client Network's (ASCnet)product advisory committee to drive growth and profitability intoday's insurance marketplace. These enhancements include updatesto the user interface and greater integration with AppliedMobileProducer and the upcoming release of Applied CSR24 2013 toimprove the user experience and increase online customerself-service capabilities and mobility.

Key Applied TAM 2013 enhancements:

• More document sharing options between Applied TAM and AppliedCSR24 2013 to enhance customer self-service
• Added information filtering options with automatic sync toApplied MobileProducer to assist mobile users
• Additional certificate printing and electronic signaturecapabilities for faster customer service and efficientworkflows
• New, intuitive interface for an improved user experience andstreamlined workflows for greater productivity
• Updated ACORD and CSIO forms for regulatory compliance

Applied TAM streamlines workflows, optimizes carrierrelationships, and increases productivity with an easy-to-navigateuser interface and detailed prospect, client and policy managementworkflows.

“More agencies and brokerages build and grow successfulinsurance businesses with Applied TAM than any other agency orbrokerage management system,” says Kathleen Cox, vice president ofproduct management, Applied Systems. “Applied Systems will continueto lead agency and broker management system innovation withinvestments in Applied TAM that continue to provide greater valuefor our customers and their insureds.”