Catalyit Platinum Partner Since June 2022 | Last Updated February 2025

Applied Benefits Designer™ allows you to model and compare various benefits plan options in real time so that you can help your clients make the right decisions – all in one meeting. Plus, only our benefits plan modeling solution sets you apart from your peers by empowering you with real-time quoting.

Features & Quick Stats

Key Features

  • Management System Integration
  • Plan Comparisons
  • Real-Time Cost Updates
  • Funding Options Modeling
  • Instant Proposal Generation
  • Community Rating
  • Self-Funding

Core Business

Providing an RFP and quoting platform to agencies with Employee Benefits Business in all 50 states.

How Applied Benefits Designer Helps Independent Agents & Brokers

We provide tools that enable valuable analysis that help brokers guide employers to smart decisions around the plans they offer. The ability to make changes and see real time impact to employer and employee replaces the back and forth that occurs when using excel spreadsheets for analysis.

Integrations

Integrates with Applied Epic Management system and will integrate with 2 Ben Admin systems in early 2023

Partnerships

BAN, UBA, Assurex Global

Catalyit Team Review

Published: February 19, 2024

What we like:

  • Effortless Data Management: Applied Benefits Designer offers insurance agents a comprehensive solution for benefits management that simplifies the cumbersome task of comparing and proposing employee benefit plans. It eliminates the need for manual data entry, sparing agents from the intricacies of Excel formulas and reducing the potential for human error.
  • Plan Library Integration: Applied Benefits Designer’s Plan Library feature allows seamless plan imports and integration with the EPIC database, saving agents valuable time and minimizing data entry efforts. This integration ensures a smooth and efficient workflow.
  • Proposal and Plan Comparison: The standout feature of Applied Benefits Designer is its Proposal and Plan Comparison tool. It transforms hours of work into mere minutes by providing professional proposal designs and clear plan comparisons. This not only empowers clients in decision-making but also simplifies the entire process. The ability to import external .pdfs enables agents to consolidate paperwork into a cohesive document for a comprehensive proposal.
  • Versatile Application: Applied Benefits Designer is not limited to medical plans alone; it extends its functionality to ancillary products such as vision, dental, long-term disability, group life, and short-term disability. This versatility ensures that the software is responsive to an agent’s real-time needs, making it an invaluable tool in the insurance industry.

Things to consider:

  • While Applied Benefits Designer offers various benefits, it may require a learning curve for agents unfamiliar with similar software. Adequate training and support are recommended for optimal utilization.

Summary:
Applied Benefits DesignerTM is a software solution tailored for insurance agents that simplifies and optimizes the management of employee benefit plans for plans with less than 50 participants. Benefits Designer streamlines tasks such as comparing and proposing different benefit plans, reducing manual data entry, and improving the overall efficiency of the benefits management process.

Final Thoughts:
Applied Benefits Designer’s ability to eliminate manual data entry, simplify plan comparisons, and enhance proposal professionalism makes it an essential tool for agents looking to boost efficiency and accuracy. With its versatility in handling various benefit types, this software is a must-have for forward-thinking insurance agents.

* Unbiased review based upon information and insights available.

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