Do I need an insurance licence to access the APIs?
Yes. Access to Insurance Authority APIs requires a valid licence or registration issued by the IA. The licence type determines which API products you may subscribe to.
What is domain whitelisting and why is it required?
Domain whitelisting is a security control where the IA registers your organisation's domain before any developer from your organisation can create a portal account. Only users with email addresses from an approved domain can self-register.
Is IP whitelisting mandatory?
Yes. IP whitelisting is required for both Sandbox and Production environments. API calls from non-whitelisted IP addresses will be rejected. Share your server's outbound IP addresses with our team after your account is created.
How long does onboarding take?
From submitting your access request to receiving sandbox credentials typically takes 5 to 10 business days, depending on the API products requested and completeness of your application. APIs requiring additional license verification may take longer.
Where can I find detailed API documentation and specifications?
Detailed endpoint documentation, request/response schemas, and full API specifications are available in the API Catalog once your portal account is approved. The catalog covers insurance API field definitions, error codes, and integration guides.
Is there a sandbox environment to test APIs before going live?
Yes. All approved organizations receive access to a sandbox environment. The sandbox mirrors the production API structure and security policies, allowing full end-to-end integration testing without affecting live data.