Ivans

Ivans is a leading provider of cloud-based software and an industry network that connects insurance carriers, agents, and managing general agents (MGAs) to streamline workflows and facilitate data exchange across the insurance lifecycle. The company's core mission is to simplify and automate routine insurance processes, empowering professionals to operate more efficiently and make data-driven decisions. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Ivans serves a broad network of insurance partners, primarily within the North American market, while also supporting multinational insurance operations.

Ivans offers a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to enhance connectivity and efficiency in the insurance ecosystem. Key offerings include the Ivans Distribution Platform for commercial submissions management, Ivans Download for automated policy information exchange, and Ivans Exchange, an online tool for managing carrier and MGA download connections. The company also provides Ivans Market Appetite for communicating risk appetite, Ask Kodiak for identifying new business opportunities, Ivans Bookroll for assessing agencies' books of business, and Ivans eServicing for processing agency policy inquiries. These solutions aim to reduce operational complexity and drive new revenue opportunities for its users.

As a division of Applied Systems, Ivans maintains a strong market position, connecting over 38,000 agents and more than 450 carrier partners. Michael Streit serves as the President of Ivans, with Pat Forgione as Chief Technology Officer and Bob Bardwell as Chief Operating Officer. Recent strategic developments include the acquisition of Ask Kodiak in 2021, enhancing its market intelligence capabilities, and an expanded partnership with Duck Creek Technologies in 2022 to revolutionize commercial lines distribution. Furthermore, its parent company, Applied Systems, acquired Planck in 2024 to accelerate the application of AI in insurance workflows, signaling Ivans' continued focus on technological advancement within the InsurTech space.