Applied Systems Names David Chapman as European Sales Director

Former SSP Sales Director joins Applied to lead European sales operations

Brighton, UK – 6 April 2020 – Applied Systems® today announced that it has named David Chapman as Sales Director of Applied Systems Europe. Chapman will lead Applied’s European broker and insurer sales strategies and operations to support the company’s expanding business operations.

“I am thrilled to be joining Applied as the company significantly expands its European operations,” said Chapman. “I look forward to leading this world-class sales team and delivering greater value to our industry with industry-leading technology and services.”

Chapman joins Applied with more than 18 years of insurance and sales leadership experience at SSP Limited. Most recently, he served as Director of Account Management where he led client relationships in Europe, the US and Caribbean across Broker, Insurer and Distribution, for all SSP clients. Chapman also held several other key sales and customer communications roles while at SSP, as well as previously held sales positions at Keychoice.

Since taking on the role of CEO at Applied Systems Europe in February, Andy Fairchild, CEO of Applied Systems Europe, has further developed the strategic direction of the company’s European operations and established its Executive Team, which includes Chapman, to lead the expanding operations and growth of digital broker technologies in the market.

“We are excited to welcome Dave to our European leadership team,” said Andy Fairchild, chief executive officer, Applied Systems Europe. “His wealth of industry experience and focus on customer success will play a significant role as we further expand our European operations and create an even stronger distribution channel.”

About Applied Systems
Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognised as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world’s largest provider of agency and brokerage management systems, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied’s people and products enable millions of people around the world to safeguard and protect what matters most.