Acturis, SGI and Wawanesa Earn the First CSIO XML Dataset Standards Certification

(Toronto, ON – November 9, 2026) – CSIO congratulates Acturis Canada Inc., SGI CANADA and  Wawanesa Insurance on becoming the first members to earn XML Dataset Standards Certification. The certification recognizes their implementation of CSIO’s standards for structuring and exchanging insurance data through APIs. These standards help broker and insurer systems interpret data consistently and exchange data in real time.

All three companies earned certification by demonstrating alignment with CSIO’s XML Dataset Standards. Acturis and SGI CANADA were certified for personal auto and habitational quote and bind, while Wawanesa was certified for personal auto and habitational quote, bind and policy inquiry. The XML Dataset Standards establish a common framework for structuring insurance data and supporting the exchange of information for key insurance transactions across the broker channel.

“Structured API standards are essential to creating consistent connectivity between brokers and insurers,” said Kathryn Sinclair, President and CEO, CSIO. “We congratulate Acturis, SGI CANADA and Wawanesa on achieving XML Dataset Standards Certification and helping advance a more consistent, standardized approach to data exchange. As adoption grows across the industry, these standards will help ensure that accurate and complete data sets are shared between the insurer and the broker.” 

“Brokers need technology that makes their day-to-day work easier, and being one of the first insurers to achieve CSIO’s XML Dataset Standards Certification is one example of how we’re delivering on that,” said Michael Lin, SVP, Chief Information & Technology Officer at Wawanesa, and Chair of the CSIO Board of Directors. “We’re committed to playing a leading role in shaping industry data standards that create more seamless connections between broker and insurer systems, reduce manual processes and give brokers more time to focus on what matters most – advising their customers and helping them navigate evolving risks.”

“Industry-wide standards are essential to creating a more connected insurance industry,” said Gregory Toothe, Managing Director of Acturis Canada Inc. “As the first technology vendor to achieve CSIO’s XML Dataset Standards Certification, we’re proud to lead the way. By simplifying integration and enabling real-time information exchange, we can make it easier for brokers and insurers to connect and work together. This certification represents an important step toward a more seamless and efficient broker channel.”

“Achieving this certification is an important milestone for SGI CANADA and reflects our commitment to advancing digital connectivity across the insurance industry,” said Steven McDonald, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer at SGI CANADA and member of CSIO’s Board of Directors. “As both an insurer and a CSIO Board member, I see firsthand the value of industry-wide standards in simplifying how brokers and insurers exchange information. By working together to adopt consistent data standards, we can reduce complexity, improve efficiency and create a more seamless experience for brokers and the customers they serve.”

As more insurers and technology vendors adopt CSIO’s XML Dataset Standards, they are helping build a more connected and efficient insurance industry, where information flows seamlessly between broker and insurer systems, making it easier for brokers to serve their clients.  

Insurers and technology providers can learn more about CSIO's Certification programs by visiting  csio.com. A full list of certified members is also available online.

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About Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO)

CSIO is Canada’s industry technology association of property and casualty insurers, vendors and more than 43,000 brokers. CSIO is committed to driving innovative solutions that deliver the best insurance experience in Canada by overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of technology standards and solutions, including 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 csio.com.

About Acturis Canada Inc.

Acturis is the leading, award-winning software-as-a-service platform for the insurance industry. Founded in 2000, Acturis has grown over the past 25 years to support more than 100,000 users across over four countries. Their cloud-based platform powers brokers, insurers and MGAs across personal, commercial and specialty lines, enabling efficient trading, data-driven decision-making and seamless digital workflows. By working closely with their customers and partners, Acturis continue to drive innovation across the insurance value chain. Their work has helped create and shape the insurance market of today — and is defining how it will operate tomorrow. Acturis is supporting a growing community of Canadian brokers and insurers through a modern, digital-first trading platform and forms part of the wider Acturis Group.

About SGI CANADA

SGI CANADA is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance in Saskatchewan and beyond, dedicated to innovation and social responsibility.

About The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company

Founded in 1896, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, fully owned by its more than 1.8 million members. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of WSI™, a specialty insurer delivering tailored solutions built around unique needs; Wawanesa Life, a provider of life insurance products; and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of personal and commercial insurance.

Wawanesa is committed to helping communities thrive in a changing world. The company invests more than $4 million annually in charitable initiatives, including $2.5 million each year to support people and communities on the front lines of climate change. Learn more at wawanesa.com.


For further information, please contact:

Helen Lynch | Communications Director
(416) 360-1773 x2300 or (416) 460-2970
hlynch@csio.com