Applied Systems Achieves CSIO’s API Security Standards Certification

Applied Systems Canada Becomes the First BMS Vendor to Achieve CSIO’s API Security Standards Certification and Platinum Standards Certification Rating

Toronto, ON (June 10, 2025) – CSIO congratulates Applied Systems Canada on becoming the first Broker Management System (BMS) vendor to earn its Application Programming Interface (API) Security Standards Certification. In doing so, Applied improved its CSIO Standards Certification Rating to Platinum—the highest Rating. They are also the first BMS vendor to achieve this distinction.

API Security Standards are a set of industry authentication and authorization guidelines developed by CSIO’s INNOTECH Advisory Committee and its API Security Standards Working Group. The team updates the Standards annually to ensure they reflect the latest security best practices. Applied achieved the API Security Standards Certification by demonstrating that customer information exchanged between the Applied TAM or Applied Epic management systems and an insurer’s system is safeguarded by leading security protections.

Standards Certification Ratings were developed by CSIO’s Standards Governance Advisory Council to signify an organization’s commitment to the use of Data Standards for the benefit of the P&C broker channel. Applied has earned Certifications for API Security Standards, Commercial Lines Data Standards, eDocs and uses a current version of CSIO’s EDI and XML Standards, making them the only BMS vendor with the highest CSIO Standards Certification Rating, Platinum.

“Over the past couple of years, Applied has invested significantly in our global security practice and are proud to see this progress recognized with the first-ever Platinum CSIO Standards Certification Rating for a BMS vendor,” said Tanner Randolph, chief information security officer, Applied Systems. “Protecting our customers and their customers’ data is one of our highest priorities, and we are committed to continuously exceeding security and compliance standards and ensuring our customers’ peace of mind that their data is safe.”

“As an insurance technology leader, we are honoured to receive the first ever Platinum CSIO Standards certification rating for a BMS vendor,” said Steve Whitelaw, SVP and general manager, Canada, Applied Systems.

“I commend Applied Systems Canada on their latest CSIO Certification and Platinum Certification Standards Rating,” said Kathryn Sinclair, Interim President at CSIO. “Their holistic approach to Standards adoption ensures brokers benefit from heightened security, real-time quoting, and efficient work processes.”

Visit the CSIO website to learn more about API Security Standards Certification, view all the organizations that achieved Certifications and find out the Standards Certification Rating of every insurer and BMS vendor.

About Applied Systems

Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world’s largest provider of brokerage management systems, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied’s people and products enable millions of people around the world to safeguard and protect what matters most. For more information, please visit appliedsystems.com.

About Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO)

CSIO is Canada’s industry technology association of property and casualty insurers, vendors and over 43,000 brokers. CSIO is committed to driving innovative solutions that enable the best insurance experience in Canada by overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of technology Standards and solutions, such as CSIOnet, eDocs, and My Proof of Insurance. The CSIO XML Standard is licensed to CSIO by ACORD (Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development). For more information, visit www.csio.com.

SOURCE: Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO)

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