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Ever wondered, “Where did all my lookups go?!” Without proper API management, you may burn through your lookups quicker, experience runaway code, and encounter unexpected usage. That’s why Smarty created usage by key (included in all annual plans) and limit by key (included in some plans; you can add them by contacting sales) for its APIs. Why key management mattersCommon API usage challenges (problems to solve):Unexpected spikes in lookupsDifficulty tracking specific key usageWhich keys are calling which Smarty licenseNeed for better control over API consumptionDifficulty allocating Smarty lookups across an organizationWith Smarty's key management features, you gain more control by having better visibility of your usage, eliminating the element of surprise (you know, the bad kind, like when you’re suddenly out of lookups).

If you’re an insuretech company, here’s something you might not have high on your roadmap, but should: application pre-fills. Most insuretechs are focused on the big-ticket items—policy management, quoting engines, claims systems, or risk modeling. And those are excellent, worthwhile ventures. But if you want your insurance carrier clients to really win (and keep renewing with you), you need to help them solve one of their biggest CX + compliance pain points: the insurance application process.

When the weather gets warmer and days grow longer, people around the world take time out of their busy lives to celebrate. In America, we celebrate our nation with the 4th of July, but other countries around the world also throw great summer parties!This 4th of July, we’re looking forward to fireworks shows, family barbecues, neighborhood block parties, and Old Navy’s star-spangled clothing line, but around the US, there are plenty more festivities to take part in!To attend the longest 4th of July parade in the nation, pack your bags for Alameda, California.