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Ivans and Planck Team Up for Next-level AI Solutions
Published: February 13, 2025
By: Reid Holzworth
Ivans Connect™ is our premier event, bringing together agents, carriers, MGAs, and technology partners to explore the future of digital connectivity and servicing.
One of the highlights of Ivans Connect '24 was our discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the insurance industry, Applied Systems acquisition of Planck, and what we are doing together to enhance intelligent workflows for the industry. Here’s a recap of our conversations with Elad Tsur from Planck and Graham Blackwell from Applied Systems.
The Pulse on Ivans and Our Partnership with Applied
It’s been over a decade since Ivans® and Applied Systems joined forces, and together we continue to thrive. Graham Blackwell, president and CFO of Applied Systems and I discussed how we invest to deliver the core capabilities of an insurance central nervous system and the steps taken to make this concept a reality.
“Ivans is the central nervous system of the insurance industry, the brain and the nerves that power the industry, the system that collectively interprets what's going on and figures out how to make sense of it for agents and carriers.”
Graham Blackwell, President and CFO of Applied Systems
Check out the Ivans Connect Resource Hub to hear the entire conversation and the great things we’re planning.
The Rise of Generative AI Solutions in Insurance
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic in the insurance industry, and there is a lot of information to decipher. Elad Tsur, co-founder of Planck and chief AI officer at Applied Systems, led discussions on how AI will transform the insurance industry and the challenges ahead.
"AI is your new employee, and you need to trust it. It's our responsibility to ensure that it provides transparency, expandability, and trustworthiness so you can rely on this new addition to your workplace environment.“
Elad Tsur, Co-founder of Planck and Chief AI Officer Applied Systems
Check out the Ivans Connect Resource Hub, where we discuss their acquisition by Applied Systems, the strengths of AI and how it will impact the insurance industry, and an overview of the five layers of AI.
We’re All Better Together
As we enter a new era where artificial intelligence and digital connectivity tools are transforming underwriting, content generation, and policy management, our partnership with Planck and Applied Systems is vital. By integrating Ivans Connectivity with Planck’s AI capabilities and Applied’s innovative insurance technology, we are addressing key industry challenges. Our goal is to streamline the processes of ingesting, digesting, and digitizing documents for agencies, improve underwriting efficiency, reduce processing time for carriers, and enhance customer experience.
This is just a sliver of the insightful conversations you’ll hear at Ivans Connect. It is more than just your typical Insurtech event. It’s an opportunity to rally together with the entire Ivans ecosystem to discuss what’s next for digital connectivity, what’s next for Ivans, and what’s next for you.
This year, we’re heading to Las Vegas for two days filled with learning, networking, and fun! Stay tuned for updates on our plans, and we hope you can join us at the Aria Resort on October 5-6, 2025.
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Reid Holzworth
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.
