Implementation Resources

Implementation Guides & Supplements

• Property & Casualty
• Life & Annuity
• Global Reinsurance & Large Commercial
• London Market Introduction Pack

ACORD XML Naming & Design Rules

The NDR specifies the common XML architectural functionality, naming conventions, schema design, implementation rules, and data types to be used in XML Specifications across all ACORD Standards.

Testing & Certification

Developers can use the ACORD Test Harness, a live application, to test message implementation. After a successful use of the test harness, organizations can claim their ACORD System Certified credential, to validate their proper implementation of that particular process to clients and trading partners.

PilotFish XCS eiConsole for ACORD

Available as a free download to ACORD members, PilotFish Technology’s XCS eiConsole for ACORD is a graphical Integrated Development Environment that helps you develop, test, deploy, manage, and maintain ACORD interfaces. An exclusive ACORD member benefit, each member organization is entitled to a one-seat license.

Reference Architecture Guides

Interactive tutorials on implementing the ACORD Reference Architecture.

Coverage Code Listings

The most up-to-date Coverage Codes are included in the XML and AL3 Standards files. If you have any questions about obtaining a Coverage Code, please contact Member Services.

Training & Services

• Training materials on ACORD Standards implementation aligned with the ACE certification curriculum.
• Onsite and virtual training & consulting for new and existing implementations.
• Recordings of past webinars on ACORD Standards and other topics.
• Downloads of sessions on Standards implementation and other topics from ACORD conferences.