Wawanesa the First Insurer to Achieve CSIO’s JSON API Standards Certification

CSIO congratulates Wawanesa Insurance for achieving CSIO’s JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Application Programming Interface (API) Standards Certification for Billing

Toronto, ON (Feb. 5, 2025) – CSIO congratulates Wawanesa Insurance for achieving CSIO’s JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Application Programming Interface (API) Standards Certification for Billing. Wawanesa is the first CSIO member to be certified in JSON API Standards, successfully implementing these Standards for Billing use cases and supporting real-time data exchange with brokers.

Published by CSIO’s INNOTECH API Implementation Working Groups, JSON API Standards facilitate seamless communication between insurer systems and broker management systems (BMS). These Standards enable brokers to obtain information such as a payment status or billing schedule directly in their BMS, streamlining the process to better support their clients.

Wawanesa implementing the JSON API Standards for Billing APIs will allow brokers to receive real-time data for Billing use cases once BMS vendors deploy them into production. This accomplishment demonstrates Wawanesa’s commitment to driving workflow efficiency for brokers.

“As one of Canada’s leading mutual P&C insurers, we take pride in leading innovation and ensuring success for our broker community,” said Cam Muckosky, Vice President, Digital Delivery at Wawanesa Insurance. “The JSON API Standards Certification reaffirms our commitment to leading the way with APIs that empower brokers to provide exceptional service to our members.”

“Wawanesa becoming the first member certified in JSON API Standards further strengthens their position as a leader that consistently enhances their value through Data Standards,” said Catherine Smola, President & CEO of CSIO. “Their achievement sets a high standard for the industry and builds broker confidence through advanced data capabilities.”

Several more members are working towards JSON API Standards Certification. CSIO insurer and vendor members can download the JSON API Standards Certification Guide to apply for Certification and access the latest JSON API Standards.

About The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada. The company actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. For more information, please visit www.wawanesa.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. For more information, visit www.csio.com.

SOURCE: Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO)

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