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4 Keys to Effectively Onboarding a New Employee

If you are involved in the hiring process, you know how difficult it can be to attract good talent. For this reason, it is absolutely essential that you do everything in your power to retain the good team members when you find them.

Onboarding New Employees in Your Insurance Agency with AMS360

Now that you are welcoming a new team member, there are several things you can do to make sure they become more comfortable using AMS360 during their onboarding process. In addition to teaching them your agency’s own documented best practices and workflows, Vertafore and NetVU (The Network of Vertafore Users) have some great resources to help with the setup and learning process.

Protecting Your Business from Cyber Attacks Using Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication

We have recently seen an uptick in threat actor activities designed specifically to thwart current and existing Multi-Factor Authentication security. While most have come in the way of email phishing campaigns, some have come in the form of phone calls to our Help Desk (known as “vishing”).

Understanding AI and How it Can Benefit Your Business Operations

It is very exciting to be alive in a time where we can start to use AI to do automated tasks in business operations! However, AI is still relatively new to the business place to be used in this manner, and as such our experience to guide your business decisions around this are limited.

How to Streamline Your New Employee Onboarding with Applied Epic

Hiring a new employee is a significant undertaking, but the work doesn't end once they join. The process of employee onboarding includes both the process of familiarizing your employees with your organization as well as managing the necessary administrative tasks. In this post, we share how Applied Epic can help you better manage your new employee onboarding process.

Decoding Applied Epic Accounting: Your Comprehensive Glossary

Applied Epic's accounting features introduce a range of terms that may vary from traditional accounting vocabularies or those in other agency management systems. To assist, we've provided a list of commonly used words and phrases in Applied Epic as they relate to various accounting workflows.

Creating a Culture of Connection: Strategies for Team Success

As a team leader, it is crucial to proactively seek ways to connect with your members. Establishing robust and consistent connections can lead to happier, more committed employees, a more dependable customer experience, and ultimately, improved team performance.

Feature Highlights from the AMS360 23R2 Update

At the end of July, AMS360 users started to receive the much-anticipated 23R2 update. There are several exciting and extremely valuable accounting updates included in this release, as well as some other updates that improve the user experience. In this article, we've highlighted a few of the feature updates that we are most excited about.

Applied Systems’ Hosted Exchange Retirement: What it Means for Your Agency

If your agency is using Applied Systems' Hosted Exchange, you'll need to transition to a new service by December 31, 2023. Learn what you need to know in this blog post and video.

New FTC Safeguards Rule: What Insurance Agencies Need To Know

Is your insurance agency required to be in compliance with the new FTC Safeguards Rule? Learn what's involved and if it applies to you.

5 Key Benefits of Using the Applied Epic Browser

There are many advantages to using the Applied Epic Browser. Learn how it can help you get more done, whether you're in the office or on the go.

Driving Your Agency’s Success with Performance Auditing

Despite the initial unease performance audits may provoke, they can be invaluable for your agency's growth and success. Learn how to use AMS360 audits to drive your agency's performance.
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Leadership

4 Keys to Effectively Onboarding a New Employee

If you are involved in the hiring process, you know how difficult it can be ...
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AMS360

Onboarding New Employees in Your Insurance Agency with AMS360

Now that you are welcoming a new team member, there are several things you can ...
Read More →
General

Protecting Your Business from Cyber Attacks Using Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication

We have recently seen an uptick in threat actor activities designed specifically to thwart current ...
Read More →
General

Understanding AI and How it Can Benefit Your Business Operations

It is very exciting to be alive in a time where we can start to ...
Read More →
How to Streamline Your New Employee Onboarding with Applied Epic
Applied Epic

How to Streamline Your New Employee Onboarding with Applied Epic

Hiring a new employee is a significant undertaking, but the work doesn't end once they ...
Read More →
Applied Epic

Decoding Applied Epic Accounting: Your Comprehensive Glossary

Applied Epic's accounting features introduce a range of terms that may vary from traditional accounting ...
Read More →
General

Creating a Culture of Connection: Strategies for Team Success

As a team leader, it is crucial to proactively seek ways to connect with your ...
Read More →
AMS360 23R2 Update
AMS360

Feature Highlights from the AMS360 23R2 Update

At the end of July, AMS360 users started to receive the much-anticipated 23R2 update. There ...
Read More →
Email Services
Applied Epic

Applied Systems’ Hosted Exchange Retirement: What it Means for Your Agency

If your agency is using Applied Systems' Hosted Exchange, you'll need to transition to a ...
Read More →
FTC Safeguards Rule
Insurance

New FTC Safeguards Rule: What Insurance Agencies Need To Know

Is your insurance agency required to be in compliance with the new FTC Safeguards Rule? ...
Read More →
Benefits of the Applied Epic Browser
Applied Epic

5 Key Benefits of Using the Applied Epic Browser

There are many advantages to using the Applied Epic Browser. Learn how it can help ...
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Applied Epic Workflow Auditing
Applied Epic

Driving Your Agency’s Success with Performance Auditing

Despite the initial unease performance audits may provoke, they can be invaluable for your agency's ...
Read More →
adam atwell

Adam Atwell

Cloud solutions architect

Adam is passionate about consulting with organizations across the country to help them develop and execute a cloud adoption strategy that meets their business needs and future objectives. Adam oversees and manages our company strategy for Microsoft 365 adoption and is responsible for future growth and development inside Microsoft 365 and other cloud technologies.