Research & Development

ACORD’s Research & Development area publishes white papers, studies, and other thought leadership materials.

This research is created with the goal of delivering additional value to members through the development and dissemination of industry-leading business and technology insights.

ACORD's proprietary research that strategic points of view across the topics most important to our member community. Access to ACORD R&D is provided as a free benefit to all ACORD members.

ACORD Research Library

ACORD publishes white papers based on our original research, and distributes papers released by our research partners. ACORD members have complete access to the ACORD Research Library.

The ACORD Global Stock Index provides a unique and ongoing perspective on the performance of the global insurance market, and the underlying factors behind it. The quarterly reports are freely available to ACORD members.

ACORD Industry First

ACORD Industry First is a virtual event series that highlights the intersection of insurance and technology, featuring first-of-a-kind research, thought leadership, and strategic analysis from ACORD and industry experts.

About ACORD Research

ACORD R&D has established partnerships with academic institutions, industry information providers, and leading consulting firms. These sources, along with our in-house R&D team, provide data and subject matter expertise used in the creation of proprietary and co-branded thought leadership. If your organization is interested in doing a research project with ACORD, please contact us at research@acord.org.