Core System Vendor Comparison Checklist

Vendor proposals rarely line up side by side. One leads with hosting, another with features, and the details that decide long-term fit get buried. This checklist gives you one consistent set of criteria across deployment, upgrades, integration, and security. Mark where your current vendor stands, then see how OneShield Enterprise compares.

Still deciding where your core system should run? Start with Choosing the Right Deployment Model for Your Business.

Deployment and Hosting

Criteria	Your Current Vendor	OneShield Enterprise
Flexible deployment options (on-premises, private cloud, public cloud)		✓ Yes
Separate client application instances		✓ Yes
Partnered cloud hosting (AWS, TierPoint)		✓ Yes
Transparent infrastructure scaling		✓ Yes
Regulatory compliance support by region		✓ Yes

Upgrades and Implementation

Criteria	Your Current Vendor	OneShield Enterprise
Tailored migration planning and support		✓ Yes
Control over upgrade timing		✓ Yes
No forced timelines or shared upgrades		✓ Yes
Access to pre-built content and Model Office		✓ Yes

Platform and Integration

Criteria	Your Current Vendor	OneShield Enterprise
Integrated policy, billing, and claims		✓ Yes
MGA and carrier support in one system		✓ Yes
Availability of APIs and ease of integration with existing systems (e.g., CRM, ERP)		✓ Yes
Ability to customize workflows and user interfaces		✓ Yes

Security, Reliability, and Data

Criteria	Your Current Vendor	OneShield Enterprise
Data encryption standards and security certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2)		✓ Yes
Service level agreements (SLAs) for uptime and performance		✓ Yes
Historical performance data and reliability track record		✓ Yes
Data ownership policies and access rights		✓ Yes
Data backup and recovery procedures		✓ Yes

Put Your Shortlist to the Test

Want to walk through these criteria with our team? Schedule a demo and we’ll show you how OneShield Enterprise handles each one.

About OneShield

OneShield delivers SaaS solutions for Carriers and MGAs, including our core policy, billing, claims, and analytics systems, OneShield Enterprise, and OneShield Market Solutions. Purpose-built for commercial, personal, and specialty lines, OneShield also offers the AI Hub, accelerating innovation and automation across our core systems and other insurance platforms.