ACORD participation provides your organization with invaluable influence, access, and collaboration.
We are a constantly evolving organization that works together to develop industry standards. We collaborate with peers in the industry and ACORD to access and gain insights from experts. Participants in our organization have the ability to influence our standards.
Member Benefits
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Standards
Exclusive Guidelines and related papers to enhance the effectiveness, velocity, and dependability of your data interchange.
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Reference Architecture
A business architecture framework comprising of models that assist organizations in creating, operating, and sustaining applications for the insurance industry.
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Research & Development
Cutting-edge business and technology knowledge on the utmost crucial emerging trends and subjects.
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Idea-Sharing Platforms
Opportunities for influencing standards development and industry thought leadership through Standards Project Groups and other collaborative efforts.
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Events & Education
Newsletters, conferences, and webinars that concentrate on commerce, technology, and the difficulties and prospects we encounter today and in the future.
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Training & Certification
Providing training, consulting, and system certification for individuals and organizations utilizing ACORD Standards and resources.
ACORD brings together organizations across the entire insurance value chain, including educational institutions, associations, and companies, to join or contact for more information on services for the insurance industry in which they have an interest.

Solution Provider.Memberships
For both well-established and emerging vendor companies that offer software solutions to the insurance and associated sectors.

Forms End User Licensing Program
Agents and brokers who wish to use ACORD Forms, which are provided by vendors (such as an agency management system), must acquire a license. ACORD offers these licenses for sale. Individuals who are members of the Big “I” or PIA and have an annual group gross P&C revenue of less than $50 million are qualified to receive a license free of charge.

Delegated Authority Program for Lloyd’s Coverholders
The ACORD Standards support the capture of data from the initial risk assessment to format it as searchable and fully indexed. This facilitates subsequent reporting of claims and premiums, as well as the binding of coverage. Coverholders at Lloyd’s can now download the Operating Model and Target Market Standards to assist the London Market Authority Delegated in meeting their requirements.

Standards License for London Market Associations
Members of the International Underwriting Association of London (IUA), Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA), and London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association (LIIBA) may qualify for a limited license to use the ACORD standards for contacting Member Services and obtaining additional information regarding Commercial Large & Reinsurance Global standards.
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ACORD Reference Architecture Program
To obtain additional details, please refer to the Reference Architecture page. The ACORD Reference Architecture elements can be acquired by both ACORD members and non-members, either as a bundle or separately.