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Best of Ivans Connect 2024
Published: September 26, 2024
By: Reid Holzworth
News & Events
2 Minute Read
Best of Ivans Connect 2024
Published: September 26, 2024
By: Reid Holzworth
We brought Ivans Connect™ back to Nashville, y’all, and it's always a good time and a great learning opportunity when we connect with our customers, partners, and colleagues. Whether you've been to Ivans Connect 10 times or it’s your first time, it's more than just a typical user conference. It's a chance to come together with the entire Ivans® ecosystem to discuss what's next for digital distribution and servicing, what's next for Ivans, and what's next for you.
We showcased some amazing partners and perspectives at Ivans Connect. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights.
Applied Systems President Graham Blackwell talks about the industry-leading AI capabilities of Planck, which was recently acquired by Applied Systems.
One of the standout sessions was a discussion I had with Leandro DalleMule, global head of Planck and Elad Tsur, co-founder of Planck and chief AI officer at Applied Systems. In it, we unpacked the latest advancements in generative AI solutions within the insurance industry. While AI is a new concept for many, Elad and Leandro helped us envision the significant benefits AI will bring to agents and carriers with groundbreaking innovation and integration possibilities.
The session concluded with an engaging Q&A session on the rise of generative AI and the possibilities ahead with Ivans, Planck, and Applied.
We had a fantastic afternoon diving into some exciting topics that are making a big impact on our industry. We talked about how digital connectivity is transforming commercial lines, shared tips on getting staff excited about using new technology, and then wrapped up by writing a letter to the Agents Council for Technology. In the letter, we stated our commitment to the betterment of the industry and endorsed it with a group signature.
Ivans agencies, carriers, employees and exhibitors enjoyed an evening of in-person connections outside at Gaylord Opryland's waters edge area during Ivans Connect.
Finally, Ivans Connect would not be complete without celebrating our 2024 Spark Award winners. Congratulations to the 14 carriers awarded the Gold Spark Award in commercial and/or personal lines.
We're rolling the dice and returning to Las Vegas for Ivans Connect 2025. Keep an eye out for registration details, and we hope you can join us at the Aria Resort October 4-5, 2025.
Chief Executive Officer
Reid Holzworth leads Ivans’ strategic direction. He is a prominent insurance leader with extensive experience in broker and carrier distribution. He was the founder and CEO of TechCanary, an InsurTech leader Applied Systems acquired in 2019, and hosts The Insurance Technology podcast.