CoverBench is a modern agency management system for P&C agencies that want clearer daily work and simpler execution across markets.
Applied Epic is widely used across mid sized and large P&C insurance agencies. It is known for structured workflows, accounting depth, and enterprise level configuration. For many agencies, Epic supports stability and long term operational control. For others, daily insurance work begins to feel heavier as volume increases, renewal cycles multiply, and multi market workflows expand. Agencies begin exploring an alternative not because Epic lacks capability, but because daily execution feels more complex than it should. This page explains when agencies evaluate an alternative agency management system and how CoverBench approaches the problem differently.
Agencies typically explore alternatives when operational friction increases over time.
Over time, some agencies begin exploring alternatives when daily work feels heavier than expected or when routine tasks require more steps than necessary.
Common signals include:
These issues do not always appear immediately. They emerge gradually as the agency grows. Growth should not require parallel systems or spreadsheet reinforcement.
Applied Epic is strong as a system of record. It centralizes policy data, accounting structure, and detailed configuration. Some agencies begin evaluating alternatives when they need stronger support for daily execution inside the system itself.
A modern agency management system must function as both:
When renewal visibility or servicing workflows move outside the platform, operational fragmentation increases.
For a deeper explanation, see System of Record vs System of Work
Renewals are often the first workflow to strain under complexity.
In some environments:
Agencies evaluating an Applied Epic alternative often want renewal work to remain continuously visible inside the platform without external tracking.
See how renewal management works in CoverBench
Modern P&C agencies operate across:
An alternative agency management system must unify policy visibility across these markets without forcing fragmented workflows. Integration improves efficiency. Visibility must not depend entirely on integration status.
Multi MGA policy management in CoverBench
Applied Epic remains a strong choice for agencies that require:
Agencies with heavy accounting priorities or established enterprise structures may continue to prioritize Epic.
Agencies often move to a modern agency management system when they prioritize:
These agencies want growth to feel controlled rather than operationally heavier over time.
CoverBench is a modern agency management system built specifically for P&C insurance agencies.
In CoverBench:
CoverBench emphasizes clarity, execution, and scalable daily operations.
Learn more about our modern agency management system
For agencies conducting a structured evaluation, see Compare CoverBench and Applied Epic. This comparison focuses on workflow fit, renewal visibility, multi market operations, and system complexity.
The best way to evaluate an Applied Epic alternative is to work inside the system with real daily workflows. CoverBench offers a full featured 90 day free trial so agencies can experience renewal management, policy visibility, and multi market execution directly inside the platform.