--- title: Appulate Blog | Johnny's Desk (2) description: Johnny's Desk | Explore the latest insights and trends in insurance technology with Appulate's dynamic blog. Discover the latest trends and innovations in the industry. (2) --- [![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 Posts about: ## Johnny's Desk (2) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/fjd%20august.png) [Johnny's Desk](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/johnnys-desk) ### [5 Tips to Make Smart AI Decisions (Especially During Conference Season)](https://blog.appulate.com/5-tips-to-make-smart-ai-decisions) Aug 15, 2025, 12:46:50 PM 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.  [Johnny Yarbrough](https://blog.appulate.com/author/johnny-yarbrough) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/5-tips-to-make-smart-ai-decisions) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/fjd%20july-1.png) [Johnny's Desk](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/johnnys-desk) ### [Need to Cut Through the AI Noise?](https://blog.appulate.com/need-to-cut-through-the-ai-noise) Jul 18, 2025, 11:33:55 AM **Let’s talk about what actually works.**  [Johnny Yarbrough](https://blog.appulate.com/author/johnny-yarbrough) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/need-to-cut-through-the-ai-noise) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/fjd%20june2.png) [Johnny's Desk](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/johnnys-desk) ### [Why Smarter Forms Are the New Competitive Edge](https://blog.appulate.com/why-smarter-forms-are-the-new-competitive-edge) Jun 26, 2025, 2:48:47 PM For all the talk about AI transforming insurance, much of it misses the point.  [Johnny Yarbrough](https://blog.appulate.com/author/johnny-yarbrough) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/why-smarter-forms-are-the-new-competitive-edge) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/fjd%20june%20.png) [Johnny's Desk](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/johnnys-desk) ### [Is this the trend that changes insurance?](https://blog.appulate.com/is-this-the-trend-that-changes-insurance) Jun 13, 2025, 3:02:18 PM **This month I wanted to focus on some eye-opening industry research.** [Johnny Yarbrough](https://blog.appulate.com/author/johnny-yarbrough) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/is-this-the-trend-that-changes-insurance) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/fjd%2020%20yrs-1.png) [Johnny's Desk](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/johnnys-desk) ### [Improving Connectivity Without Sacrificing Efficiency](https://blog.appulate.com/improving-connectivity-without-sacrificing-efficiency) Apr 10, 2025, 3:06:20 PM ## **We are officially 20 years old!** As one of the original “insurtechs”, we are still a top choice for agents and markets for both distribution and automation of P&C business. [Johnny Yarbrough](https://blog.appulate.com/author/johnny-yarbrough) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/improving-connectivity-without-sacrificing-efficiency) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/fjd%20insurance%20trends.png) [Johnny's Desk](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/johnnys-desk) ### [Can Future Insurance Trends Be Predicted?](https://blog.appulate.com/can-future-insurance-trends-be-predicted) Feb 3, 2025, 4:32:57 PM I’d like to share with you a question in today’s newsletter that’s been brought to me a couple of times:  [Johnny Yarbrough](https://blog.appulate.com/author/johnny-yarbrough) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/can-future-insurance-trends-be-predicted) ![A blue image featuring a white page with a check mark](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/The%20Top%205%20Most%20Popular%20Appulate%20Premium%20Features%20in%202024.jpg) [Johnny's Desk](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/johnnys-desk) ### [The Top 5 Most Popular Appulate Premium Features in 2024](https://blog.appulate.com/the-top-5-most-popular-appulate-premium-features-in-2024) Jun 25, 2024, 3:50:39 PM Hundreds of thousands of companies are taking advantage of Appulate Premium each year to streamline their quoting and submission processes faster than ever before. With an entire new set of features, alongside comprehensive staff training, there's never been a better time to become a Premium member. In this blog, we will be going to be going over the most popular features available right now, as well as how agents can start making full use of them as soon as possible. [Elliott Pickett](https://blog.appulate.com/author/elliott-pickett) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/the-top-5-most-popular-appulate-premium-features-in-2024) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/Loss%20Runs%20in%205%20Steps.jpg) [Johnny's Desk](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/johnnys-desk) ### [How to Request Loss Runs in 5 Easy Steps](https://blog.appulate.com/how-to-request-loss-runs-in-5-easy-steps) Jun 18, 2024, 12:58:17 PM For nearly 20 years, Appulate has redefined Insurtech through modernizing quoting and submitting processes. Providing the features that agents want such as instant quoting and the ability to submit to multiple carriers at once. In this blog, we will be going one of those features, so you’ll be able to learn how to request loss runs in 5 easy steps. With Appulate’s LossRunner technology, you can create an easy (and trackable) way to request loss runs on behalf of customers or prospects.   [Elliott Pickett](https://blog.appulate.com/author/elliott-pickett) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/how-to-request-loss-runs-in-5-easy-steps) ![White speech bubbles on a blue background](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/Quote%20Automation%20vs%20Standard.png) [Johnny's Desk](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/johnnys-desk) ### [Quote Automation vs. Standard Quoting](https://blog.appulate.com/quote-automation-vs.-standard-quoting) Jun 11, 2024, 2:47:52 PM Innovations like Insurtech and the digital insurance application process have revolutionized how insurance services are delivered. Among these advancements are the development of user-friendly quoting software and automated quoting systems. The choice between traditional standard quoting and modern automated quoting is crucial for insurance companies aiming to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. This blog delves into the benefits of quote automation versus standard quoting, providing insights into how each approach affects the commercial insurance landscape.  [Elliott Pickett](https://blog.appulate.com/author/elliott-pickett) [Read More](https://blog.appulate.com/quote-automation-vs.-standard-quoting) ![](https://blog.appulate.com/hubfs/3%20(1).png) [Johnny's Desk](https://blog.appulate.com/tag/johnnys-desk) ### [Compare quotes](https://blog.appulate.com/compare-quotes) Apr 8, 2024, 8:23:23 AM Appulate’s **Compare quotes** page contains all quotes that are available on the **Quote request** page for the current company. 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