--- title: Appulate Blog description: Explore the latest insights and trends in insurance technology with Appulate's dynamic blog. Discover the latest trends and innovations in the industry. --- [![Appulate Logo](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/Blog%20SVG-1.svg "Appulate Logo")](https://newblog.appulate.com/blog) Open main menu Close main menu - [Book a Demo](https://info.appulate.com/schedule-a-demo) Select Category Insurance Automation Johnny's Desk Press Releases ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/From%20Johnnys%20Desk.png) [Insurance Automation](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/insurance-automation) ### [AI-Powered Submission Intelligence Transforms Commercial Underwriting](https://blog.appulate.com/ai-powered-submission-intelligence-transforms-commercial-underwriting) Aug 19, 2026, 1:52:31 PM   ![Johnny Yarbrough - VP of Product Strategy & Solutions Consulting](https://blog.appulate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/transparent_%20John-1.png?width=45&name=transparent_%20John-1.png) [Johnny Yarbrough - VP of Product Strategy & Solutions Consulting](https://blog.appulate.com/author/johnny-yarbrough-vp-of-product-strategy-solutions-consulting) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/ai-powered-submission-intelligence-transforms-commercial-underwriting) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/From%20Johnnys%20Desk.png) [Insurance Automation](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/insurance-automation) ### [Sneak Peek: Appulate's New Underwriting Analysis Capability](https://blog.appulate.com/sneak-peek-appulates-new-underwriting-analysis-capability) Jul 27, 2026, 6:09:08 PM   ![Johnny Yarbrough - VP of Product Strategy & Solutions Consulting](https://blog.appulate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/transparent_%20John-1.png?width=45&name=transparent_%20John-1.png) [Johnny Yarbrough - VP of Product Strategy & Solutions Consulting](https://blog.appulate.com/author/johnny-yarbrough-vp-of-product-strategy-solutions-consulting) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/sneak-peek-appulates-new-underwriting-analysis-capability) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/Loss%20Runs%20Image.png) [Insurance Automation](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/insurance-automation) ### [What Software Helps Underwriters Analyze Insurance Loss Runs?](https://blog.appulate.com/what-software-helps-underwriters-analyze-insurance-loss-runs) Jul 24, 2026, 2:08:48 PM Every commercial insurance underwriter knows the feeling. ![Johnny Yarbrough - VP of Product Strategy & Solutions Consulting](https://blog.appulate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/transparent_%20John-1.png?width=45&name=transparent_%20John-1.png) [Johnny Yarbrough - VP of Product Strategy & Solutions Consulting](https://blog.appulate.com/author/johnny-yarbrough-vp-of-product-strategy-solutions-consulting) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/what-software-helps-underwriters-analyze-insurance-loss-runs) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/From%20Johnnys%20Desk.png) [Insurance Automation](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/insurance-automation) ### [The Next Competitive Advantage in Underwriting](https://blog.appulate.com/the-next-competitive-advantage-in-underwriting) Jul 21, 2026, 10:39:12 AM   ![Johnny Yarbrough - VP of Product Strategy & Solutions Consulting](https://blog.appulate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/transparent_%20John-1.png?width=45&name=transparent_%20John-1.png) [Johnny Yarbrough - VP of Product Strategy & Solutions Consulting](https://blog.appulate.com/author/johnny-yarbrough-vp-of-product-strategy-solutions-consulting) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/the-next-competitive-advantage-in-underwriting) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/The%20Million%20Dollar%20Milestone.png) [Insurance Automation](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/insurance-automation) ### [The Million Dollar Milestone](https://blog.appulate.com/the-million-dollar-milestone) Jul 13, 2026, 9:28:36 PM The Million Dollar Milestone For years now, the insurance industry has talked about automation through AI tools and what that could look like. But today, proving value matters more than promising it. ![Johnny Yarbrough - VP of Product Strategy & Solutions Consulting](https://blog.appulate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/transparent_%20John-1.png?width=45&name=transparent_%20John-1.png) [Johnny Yarbrough - VP of Product Strategy & Solutions Consulting](https://blog.appulate.com/author/johnny-yarbrough-vp-of-product-strategy-solutions-consulting) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/the-million-dollar-milestone) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/How%20do%20P%26C%20Insurers%20Decide%20Where%20to%20Place%20their%20Bets%20on%20AI%3F.png) [Insurance Automation](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/insurance-automation) ### [Door #1, 2, or 3? How do P&C Insurers Decide Where to Place their Bets on AI?](https://blog.appulate.com/door-1-door-2-or-door-3-how-do-pc-insurers-decide-where-to-place-their-bets-on-ai) Apr 27, 2026, 10:50:46 AM Last week, I wrapped up my 100th business day as President of Appulate and thought I would share some observations and insights I have garnered over the past few months. During this time, I have spoken with executives from roughly 50 of our current and prospective customers, including carriers, MGAs, wholesale brokerages, and retail agencies. I’ve noted several common themes throughout these conversations: [Trae Jones, President, Appulate, Inc.](https://blog.appulate.com/author/trae-jones-president-appulate-inc) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/door-1-door-2-or-door-3-how-do-pc-insurers-decide-where-to-place-their-bets-on-ai) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/trae%20joins.png) [Press Releases](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/press-releases) ### [Trae Jones joins Appulate as President](https://blog.appulate.com/trae-jones-joins-appulate-as-president) Jan 6, 2026, 12:37:34 PM Big news to share at Appulate! [Elliott Pickett](https://blog.appulate.com/author/elliott-pickett) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/trae-jones-joins-appulate-as-president) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/fjd%20nov2.png) [Johnny's Desk](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/johnnys-desk) ### [Overcoming the hidden bottleneck that’s plaguing the insurance industry](https://blog.appulate.com/overcoming-the-hidden-bottleneck-thats-plaguing-the-insurance-industry) Dec 30, 2025, 10:28:33 AM **The Hidden Bottleneck of Every Insurance Workflow**  [Johnny Yarbrough](https://blog.appulate.com/author/johnny-yarbrough) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/overcoming-the-hidden-bottleneck-thats-plaguing-the-insurance-industry) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/PODCAST%201.png) ### [How AI and Automation are Reshaping the Industry](https://blog.appulate.com/how-ai-and-automation-are-reshaping-the-industry) Dec 30, 2025, 10:15:50 AM Join our very own CEO and co-founded Jeff Harris alongside the [Power Produces Podcast](https://killingcommercial.com/podcast/) hosts David Carothers and Kyle Houck as they go into all things Appulate. From... [Elliott Pickett](https://blog.appulate.com/author/elliott-pickett) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/how-ai-and-automation-are-reshaping-the-industry) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/fjd%20nov.png) [Johnny's Desk](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/johnnys-desk) ### [Rethinking Loss Runs and Claims Intake](https://blog.appulate.com/rethinking-loss-runs-and-claims-intake) Nov 25, 2025, 3:50:57 PM Every carrier knows the pain of loss runs and claims documentation. They arrive late, they arrive messy, and they don’t arrive in a format that plays nice with your systems. 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