Firmly rooted in Canada’s insurance and risk industries, Opta has been driving the industry’s evolution with information and innovation for over 100 years.

Most Accurate and Comprehensive Information Databases in Canada
Opta possesses the most comprehensive structured risk information property databases in Canada. With a history rooted in the Canadian Fire Underwriters’ Association (founded in 1883), Opta possesses more physical construction information and site-specific risk intelligence than any other organization in the country.

Proprietary Insurance Technology that Transforms Information into Intelligence
Not only do we provide our clients with access to valuable information, but we also provide them with proprietary technology to help them see, understand, and analyze that information for insight leading to profitable business decisions.

Rooted in Canada’s Property and Casualty History
Deeply entrenched in the P&C insurance industry, Opta’s research and development is fueled by a deep understanding of the business of insurance. Opta continues to increase customer value and drive transformation through innovations such as Fire Grades and iClarify Residential and Commercial, among others.

Setting Industry-Recognized Standards As the only organization in Canada that regularly gathers, collects, and updates information on fire grades, claims and loss histories, rating models, and historical maps, Opta is widely considered the industry standard for risk and insurance intelligence.

Built by Industry Experts
Our professionals leverage extensive backgrounds in insurance operations, actuarial science, engineering, computer programing, management science, and risk and claims management to provide clients with the information they need to drive profitable growth

Unlocking Information through Partnerships
As part of the SCM group of companies, Opta enhances its information network with access to valuable claims and loss history information from the country’s largest independent claims management company, ClaimsPro, and commercial and residential loss control expertise from the country’s largest risk management company, RMS. Extensive industry partnerships provide us with even more information, consequently enhancing our ability to provide our clients with valuable business intelligence.

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