Insurance Core Platform Development

We build the policy, billing, and rating core for carriers and MGAs as one platform you own, on one data model, to launch a new company or program or to replace a suite. Before you commit, we build one of your products on it.
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Definition

What is a core insurance platform?

A core insurance platform is the set of systems a carrier or MGA runs its policies on: policy administration to issue and change policies, a rating engine to price them from filed rates, billing to invoice and collect premium, product configuration to define coverages, forms, and rules by state, and the documents and data that feed statutory reporting. Claims usually connects to the same record.

Most carriers license these as a vendor suite, then configure and upgrade it on the vendor's schedule. We build them as one platform the carrier owns, running in the carrier's own cloud account, with policy, billing, and rating sharing one data model. An endorsement then re-rates and re-bills from the same record, and the statutory statements read from it without reconciliation jobs.

Two kinds of clients use this service. New carriers and MGAs need a core ready on the day their license or carrier agreement takes effect. Established carriers replacing a suite, from any vendor, move one line of business at a time and retire the old system line by line.

Services

What our core insurance platform services include

New carrier and MGA launch
Suite replacement, line by line
Product configuration and rating
Billing and data conversion
Policy and documents
Claims and integrations

New carrier and MGA launch

We build the policy, rating, billing, and document core a new carrier or MGA needs, in parallel with the capital raise, the certificate of authority filing, and the carrier agreement, so the platform is ready when the business is licensed to write.

Suite replacement, line by line

We replace a vendor suite one line of business at a time. Each line is built, converted, and run in parallel against the old system before cutover, so the license for that line can be retired on a planned date.

Product configuration and rating

Products, coverages, forms, rules, and rates live as versioned data by state and effective date. Product owners and actuaries change them through configuration, and every rate change passes a regression test against the filed rate pages before release.

Billing and data conversion

Billing shares the policy record, supports direct and agency bill, and carries the receivables aging statutory reporting needs. We convert in-force policies, open receivables, and history in reconciled waves that tie out premium, counts, and balances to the ledger.

Policy and documents

Quote, bind, issue, endorse, renew, and cancel run on one policy record. Declarations, forms, and notices generate from a versioned library by state and effective date, so a mid-term change produces the right documents without manual assembly.

Claims and integrations

Claims, payments, document delivery, agent portals, and third-party data connect to the core through documented APIs. When claims runs on the same platform, it reads the same policy record, so adjusters check coverage against the terms in force on the date of loss.

Our approach

From the decision to cutover

01

Model the decision

We cost staying on your current core, buying a suite, and building, over the same five years, using your premium, staffing, and contract dates. If buying wins, we say so before any build starts.

02

Prototype one product

We build one of your products on the new core: one line in one state, covering quote, bind, issue, an endorsement, and billing. Your underwriters test it with real submissions before you commit.

03

Build the core

We build policy, rating, billing, product configuration, documents, and integrations on one data model, in two-week increments, with your engineers in the code reviews from the first sprint.

04

Convert and cut over

We convert in-force policies and open receivables in reconciled waves and run both systems on the same transactions until premium, policy counts, and balances match to the cent. Each line then goes live on its renewal cycle, and your team owns the code, infrastructure, and runbooks.

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Launching a carrier or replacing a core?

Bring your product, your states, and your timeline. In one working session we will map the core, the conversion, and a prototype plan for your first line.

Our Advantage

Why BD Emerson for an insurance core platform

Launch experience

Our recent insurance work includes platforms that enabled the launch of two new insurance companies in less than a year each.

Suite experience, no suite to sell

Our insurance team includes people who helped lead a Guidewire implementation practice of thousands of professionals at a Big Four firm. We do not implement or resell any core suite.

Working software before commitment

We build a working prototype of one of your products before you sign the full program, so your team decides after using the software with its own product and data.

Reviews

What our customers say

Great consulting firms for scaling security, compliance, and appsec.

Outstanding partner in Technical and Cyber Due Diligence

Appsec maturity and application hardening.

BD Emerson helped us simplfiy our compliance management.

BD Emerson did such a phenomenal job. What started as privacy support quickly became a full partnership across compliance, engineering, and even business operations. They’re embedded with our team. They understand our product. They move fast. They’re simply invaluable.

Adam Ben Jacobs

CTO @ OneStep GPS

Great consulting firms for scaling security, compliance, and appsec.

Outstanding partner in Technical and Cyber Due Diligence

Appsec maturity and application hardening.

BD Emerson helped us simplfiy our compliance management.

BD Emerson did such a phenomenal job. What started as privacy support quickly became a full partnership across compliance, engineering, and even business operations. They’re embedded with our team. They understand our product. They move fast. They’re simply invaluable.

Adam Ben Jacobs

CTO @ OneStep GPS

We had a hard time finding the right company to partner with in support of our compliance journey. Some vendors sell the idea that they do the work, but then you end up doing everything. The ambiguity is what killed our last project. BD Emerson’s team has such great technical knowledge and understands the standard so well that they made us comfortable with moving fast. This has led to us closing major enterprise customers that were previously out of reach because of security and compliance.

Tom Watkins

CEO @ AMI AssetTrack

Lead an enterprise initiative to overhaul the organization's technology stack from ecommerce, corporate tech, and corporate security.

Supported ISO 42001 exercise and served as internal auditor.

Rubrik's privacy and compliance team began with the backbone of BD Emerson. BD Emerson supported building out the privacy program, GRC (ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, FedRAMP), and the appsec function.

We needed a partner who could move quickly, without sacrificing precision. BD Emerson brought the expertise, structure, and speed we were looking for. Their team became an extension of ours, embedding themselves across the organization, guiding us step by step, and giving us confidence in areas we hadn’t tackled before. The internal audit they conducted was so detailed that even the external auditors called it out. Achieving ISO 27001 with zero nonconformities says everything you need to know about the quality of the partnership.

Walid Souilem

CTO @ FGI Worldwide

We had a hard time finding the right company to partner with in support of our compliance journey. Some vendors sell the idea that they do the work, but then you end up doing everything. The ambiguity is what killed our last project. BD Emerson’s team has such great technical knowledge and understands the standard so well that they made us comfortable with moving fast. This has led to us closing major enterprise customers that were previously out of reach because of security and compliance.

Tom Watkins

CEO @ AMI AssetTrack

Lead an enterprise initiative to overhaul the organization's technology stack from ecommerce, corporate tech, and corporate security.

Supported ISO 42001 exercise and served as internal auditor.

Rubrik's privacy and compliance team began with the backbone of BD Emerson. BD Emerson supported building out the privacy program, GRC (ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, FedRAMP), and the appsec function.

We needed a partner who could move quickly, without sacrificing precision. BD Emerson brought the expertise, structure, and speed we were looking for. Their team became an extension of ours, embedding themselves across the organization, guiding us step by step, and giving us confidence in areas we hadn’t tackled before. The internal audit they conducted was so detailed that even the external auditors called it out. Achieving ISO 27001 with zero nonconformities says everything you need to know about the quality of the partnership.

Walid Souilem

CTO @ FGI Worldwide

BD Emerson didn’t just help us meet our compliance goals; they integrated security and privacy into the core of our operations. I highly recommend BD Emerson to anyone seeking SOC 2 or GDPR compliance, or simply looking to enhance their security team and boost customer trust in their product and services. Their dedication and expertise have been invaluable to our success.

Padraig Reilly

CEO, Boxcore

BD Emerson understood our business requirements and worked side-by-side with us. The policies and controls we developed together not only meet compliance standards but improve how we operate day to day.

Matt Meierdierks

IT Manager, Lincoln Industries

From day one, BD Emerson brought urgency, clarity, and a sharp understanding of what truly matters to our business — earning and keeping customer trust. They went beyond helping us meet compliance requirements; they helped build a foundation for secure, scalable growth. That kind of partnership is rare.

Jason Marker

CEO @ LifeLenz

BD Emerson didn’t just help us pass an audit—they helped us build a sustainable culture of security.

Alexey Indeev

CTO Spare

BD Emerson was essential in helping our company navigate the daunting process of leveling up our security infrastructure. BD Emerson’s impressive expertise and confidence throughout the process helped our team exceed HIPAA and SOC 2 Type 1 standards quickly, distilling what can be an overwhelming process into a streamlined, organized effort. From day one they began adding value and getting us on course. With their help we delivered on a massive security overhaul with both extreme efficiency and thorough attention to details. Because of BD Emerson’s support, we’ve increased our clients’ trust in Titan Intake and the life-changing work it accomplishes for those seeking specialist referrals.

Patrick Bruce

CEO, Titan Intake

BD Emerson didn’t just help us meet our compliance goals; they integrated security and privacy into the core of our operations. I highly recommend BD Emerson to anyone seeking SOC 2 or GDPR compliance, or simply looking to enhance their security team and boost customer trust in their product and services. Their dedication and expertise have been invaluable to our success.

Padraig Reilly

CEO, Boxcore

BD Emerson understood our business requirements and worked side-by-side with us. The policies and controls we developed together not only meet compliance standards but improve how we operate day to day.

Matt Meierdierks

IT Manager, Lincoln Industries

From day one, BD Emerson brought urgency, clarity, and a sharp understanding of what truly matters to our business — earning and keeping customer trust. They went beyond helping us meet compliance requirements; they helped build a foundation for secure, scalable growth. That kind of partnership is rare.

Jason Marker

CEO @ LifeLenz

BD Emerson didn’t just help us pass an audit—they helped us build a sustainable culture of security.

Alexey Indeev

CTO Spare

BD Emerson was essential in helping our company navigate the daunting process of leveling up our security infrastructure. BD Emerson’s impressive expertise and confidence throughout the process helped our team exceed HIPAA and SOC 2 Type 1 standards quickly, distilling what can be an overwhelming process into a streamlined, organized effort. From day one they began adding value and getting us on course. With their help we delivered on a massive security overhaul with both extreme efficiency and thorough attention to details. Because of BD Emerson’s support, we’ve increased our clients’ trust in Titan Intake and the life-changing work it accomplishes for those seeking specialist referrals.

Patrick Bruce

CEO, Titan Intake

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Our accreditations

Our practitioners hold security, privacy, cloud, and AI governance certifications, and the people who earned them do the work on your engagement.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How is a core insurance platform different from a policy administration system?

Should we build a core platform or buy a suite?

How long does it take to build an insurance core platform?

Can a new carrier or MGA launch on a custom core?

What does the working prototype include?

Who owns the code, the data, and the infrastructure?

How do you handle bureau content and rate filings?

Do you implement Guidewire, Duck Creek, or other suites?

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