Why “Best-of-Breed” Fails at Scale

"Best-of-breed” feels like the sophisticated choice—until you try to run a scaled brokerage platform on it. The failure isn’t theoretical: inconsistent data, fragile integrations, impossible governance, and post-close execution drift. That’s where value leaks—quietly, expensively, and usually after the deal is already signed. I’m going live with Trevor Bunker, Chief Customer Officer, Applied Systems. Trevor sits with large agencies and broker platforms that have lived both models: system-agnostic sprawl and hard consolidation. His point is direct: if you can’t get a single view of the truth, you can’t govern performance—especially across lines, geographies, and acquisitions. Join live if you’re making platform decisions, planning conversions, or trying to de-risk integration timelines. #InsurTech #MergersAndAcquisitions