Toronto, May 19, 2026 – Northbridge Insurance is proud to announce it has been awarded the Platinum Data Standards Award for Commercial Lines by the Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO).
The Award was presented to Northbridge in recognition of achieving a Platinum Certification Rating in implementing CSIO Data Standards for Commercial Lines at CSIO’s Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2026, in Toronto. According to CSIO, Platinum members are best-in-class innovators who have successfully implemented CSIO standards and, in having done so, are advancing data connectivity in the broker channel.
Northbridge Insurance is one of only two carriers to achieve a Platinum Certification Rating in Commercial Lines, demonstrating that the company is at the forefront of industry progress in data standards adoption.
“This recognition underscores the hard work and dedication of our teams who continue to modernize our systems and processes in support of brokers and customers,” said Christopher Harness, Chief Information Officer at Northbridge Insurance. “Achieving Platinum for Commercial Lines reflects our commitment to strong data governance, interoperability, and digital collaboration. We look forward to continuing to work with CSIO to build on this foundation and continue to create industry-leading, standards-based solutions.”
CSIO’s certification program reinforces the importance of data standards in enabling efficiency, accuracy, and innovation across the insurance value chain. Northbridge’s Platinum status in Commercial Lines highlights the company’s ongoing investment in technology modernization and focus on industry collaboration.
Northbridge Insurance remains committed to working closely with brokers, partners, and industry organizations to advance digital connectivity and deliver solutions that support a more efficient and connected insurance ecosystem.
About Northbridge Insurance
Northbridge Insurance is a leading Canadian commercial insurer. Working with our broker partners, we aim to help businesses of all sizes. We use our in-depth industry expertise to help medium and large businesses operate more safely, so they can worry less and focus on opportunities. We also work to provide small businesses with insurance protection that’s responsive, simple, and flexible. Visit us at www.northbridgeinsurance.ca to learn more.
For further information, please contact:
Ellen Brait
Manager, Corporate Communications
Northbridge Insurance
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