Introduction

For those of us in the Insurtech world, the fall tradeshow season brings a blend of excitement, exhaustion, and education. After participating in multiple fall insurance industry events, the Appulate team experienced a healthy dose of all three. As I reflect on the common themes that emerged this year, I wanted to share a few observations about where our industry is heading and why I’m encouraged by the opportunities ahead.

Last week, I wrapped up my 100^th 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: