Applied Epic vs. Vertafore ReferenceConnect

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Applied Epic
Score 9.4 out of 10
N/A
Applied Epic is a cloud-based insurance agency management system from Applied Systems, described as advanced and scalable by the vendor, with available integrations with many 3rd party applications.N/A
Vertafore ReferenceConnect
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Vertafore offers ReferenceConnect, an information system for insurance agencies' business needs and to better serve clients.N/A
Pricing
Applied EpicVertafore ReferenceConnect
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Applied EpicVertafore ReferenceConnect
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Applied EpicVertafore ReferenceConnect
User Ratings
Applied EpicVertafore ReferenceConnect
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Applied EpicVertafore ReferenceConnect
Likelihood to Recommend
Agency management for larger P&C driven agencies that are looking for standardization across their business. The system really allows you to track and see when activities are being created and completed, where an account is in the marketing process (or renewal process). It also is a great data warehouse when looking to consolidate.
Read full review
Vertafore ReferenceConnect is well suited within an organization with many users, who are trying to turn out policy submissions and gain information quickly. It is also well suited for individuals who are trying to learn more specifically about classes of business, what types of insurance coverage is recommended, and what the policies are based on. It opened my eyes to a lot of exposures for class codes that I was not particularly aware of, due to the fact that I am a new agent, and I would recommend this be used for agents who have less than 5 years experience.
Read full review
Pros
  • Very thorough collection of information allows for accounts to be qualified properly
  • Notification of upcoming tasks keeps everyone on track with renewals of policies
  • Attachment capabilities allow for items to be filtered per policy type to allow for faster searching
Read full review
  • It provides a variety of descriptions that allows for correct selection.
  • It provides information not readily available like what a rate is based on.
  • Gives market appetites with some carriers.
Read full review
Cons
  • Can only run reports to search fields in the Auto & Home app
  • Contacts cannot be copied into other companies
  • Cannot make adjustments to disbursements once started
Read full review
  • Sometimes the site navigation is not the most fluid.
  • Sometimes I get logged into a particular carrier's section and have to log out and log back in - not sure the reasoning.
  • It does not always recognize my description so finding the class code is sometimes harder than expected.
Read full review
Usability
It is very user friendly. You can go from beginner to efficient user in a short period of time. I like the option of a desktop application as well as the web app
Read full review
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
I have not necessarily used support from Applied Epic directly, but have gone to my trainer who has gone to support. I am usually able to get an answer relatively quickly, so I can assume the support team is very knowledgeable and prompt with their help.
Read full review
I have not had to use the support for Vertafore ReferenceConnect.
Read full review
Alternatives Considered
We upgraded from [Applied] Tam to [Applied] Epic as we were needing new servers. The cost was a huge factor and the fact that Applieds data is backed up by them and updates are done by them, it was a huge cost and time saver for us.
Read full review
Unfortunately, I have not used any additional software programs like Vertafore ReferenceConnect so I am unable to compare them. I do know that my insurance agency likes the capabilities that it has and is not looking for alternatives at this point - this can only speak to the benefit to the organization.
Read full review
Return on Investment
  • Has taken some human power time to get up to speed.
  • Yet, our bottomline has been positively impacted.
  • I've actually gotten compliments from clients and patients about how organized everything is!
Read full review
  • Positive impact on rounding out accounts with additional lines of coverage.
  • Positive impact on correctly classifying an account.
  • Positive impact on learning as a new agent.
Read full review
ScreenShots