# Ivans

> Ivans, a division of Applied Systems, supplies cloud-based connectivity and data tools for independent insurance agencies, carriers and managing general agents. Its network moves policy, claims, commission and document data into agency systems, supports commercial submissions and market-appetite searches, and provides distribution and premium intelligence.

- **Founded:** 1983
- **Headquarters:** Chicago, United States
- **Products:** Ivans Download, Ivans Exchange, Ivans Distribution Platform, Ask Kodiak, Ivans Insights
- **Notable:** Reports 38,000 agencies, 700+ carriers/MGAs, 45+ management systems and 1.5M+ daily transactions., Launched Ivans Distribution Platform in March 2021., Acquired Ask Kodiak in August 2021.

## Products & services

- **Ivans Download** — Transfers policy, claims, direct-bill commission statements and eDocs/messages into supported agency management systems.
- **Ivans Exchange** — Complimentary agency portal for viewing download connections, identifying available connections, reporting issues and resending policy information; a fee may apply for Citizens Insurance of Florida business.
- **Ivans Distribution Platform** — Commercial lines distribution APIs connecting carriers and MGAs with agency-facing technology for appetite, submissions, quotes and binding workflows.
- **Ask Kodiak** — Commercial insurance appetite and eligibility search and communication platform; acquired by Ivans in August 2021.
- **Ivans Insights** — Distribution intelligence and premium benchmarks derived from policy data; launched with Marketing Insights in January 2023.
- **Ivans eServicing** — Enables agency-system inquiries for carrier policy, billing, claims and loss-run information.
- **Ivans Bookroll** — Automates sharing and evaluation of agency book-of-business data for book rolls and policy transfers.

## Achievements

- Reports 38,000 agencies, 700+ carriers/MGAs, 45+ management systems and 1.5M+ daily transactions.
- Launched Ivans Distribution Platform in March 2021.
- Acquired Ask Kodiak in August 2021.
- Launched Ivans Insights in January 2023.
- Announced a third consecutive Company of the Year recognition at the 2026 American Business Awards.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Applied announced its 2026 Spark Award winners on September 28, recognizing carrier and MGA connectivity.
- **2026-09** — Ivans published August 2026 premium renewal rate results on September 9.
- **2026-08** — Released survey findings from 702 independent agents: 90% said submission friction had caused them to reduce business with a carrier.
- **2026-05** — Announced a third consecutive Company of the Year recognition at the American Business Awards.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ivans.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivans/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IvansInsurance
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivansinsurance/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IVANSInsuranceSolutions

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Last updated: 2026-10-01