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5 Tips to Make Smart AI Decisions (Especially During Conference Season)

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AI is everywhere right now, especially at insurance conferences. But with so many vendors promising revolutionary tools, it’s tough to separate real innovation from shiny distractions. 

With 20+ years in insurance technology, Appulate has seen these hype cycles before and we’ve learned how to spot lasting value. Here’s our quick guide to help you evaluate AI solutions this season: 

  1. Ask: Does it solve a real problem?
    AI should enhance your workflow, not just add complexity. AI should bring measurable value to your organization. Look for tools that reduce friction in underwriting, improve data quality, or speed up decision-making - not just AI for AI’s sake.
  2. Check for insurance industry experience.
    General-purpose AI tools often struggle with the nuance of insurance workflows. Choose vendors who understand forms, terminology, regulatory constraints, and the daily reality of underwriting or claims processing. Industry fluency isn’t just nice to have, it’s essential for performance.
  3. Demand transparency and accuracy.
    AI should deliver consistent results and tell you how it got there. Ask vendors how their AI is trained, how accuracy is measured, and whether the results are auditable. Avoid black-box solutions that leave your team guessing.
  4. Prioritize security and scalability.
    Your data is sensitive. Ensure vendors offer secure hosting, clear data handling policies, and deployment options that meet your standards, whether cloud, on-prem, or hybrid.
  5. Don’t fall for buzzwords—look for usefulness.
    The best AI is quiet and dependable. If it works well, your teams will barely notice—except when they’re saving time, reducing rework, or speeding up quotes.

We’ve built FORMS AI with these principles at the core. 


Appulate FORMS AI extracts structured data from ACORD forms, supplementals, and loss runs—turning unstructured PDFs into XML your systems can use. It’s accurate, secure, auditable, and built with decades of insurance experience behind it. 

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