Aclaimant and NFP Deepen Ties to Digitize Middle-Market Risk

CHICAGO, IL – April 30, 2026 – In a move that formalizes a multi-year collaboration, risk management platform Aclaimant has been named a preferred Risk Management Information System (RMIS) partner by NFP, an Aon company. The designation solidifies Aclaimant’s position within NFP’s curated technology ecosystem, making its active risk management platform available to NFP’s extensive middle-market client base through the proprietary NFP Connect digital solution.

This expanded partnership aims to build on a track record of success between the two firms, which has already yielded faster incident reporting, improved OSHA compliance, and meaningful reductions in the total cost of risk for joint clients. The move reflects a significant trend in the insurance and risk advisory sector: the push toward integrated, data-centric digital experiences to help businesses navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape.

The Digital Evolution of Middle-Market Risk

The formalization of the Aclaimant-NFP partnership arrives as middle-market companies grapple with a dual challenge: embracing digital transformation for growth while simultaneously defending against the new vulnerabilities it creates. Cybersecurity, operational disruptions, and workforce pressures are top concerns for business leaders who are often operating with leaner risk management departments than their larger corporate counterparts.

In response, advisory firms are moving away from siloed solutions and toward unified digital platforms. NFP Connect, launched in 2021, is NFP's answer to this demand. It functions as a central “system of engagement,” designed to aggregate data and streamline systems across an enterprise. By integrating best-in-class technologies, the platform provides clients with a single access point for insights on everything from employee benefits and retirement plans to property and casualty programs.

Aclaimant now joins a carefully selected group of technology providers within this ecosystem. The integration of its safety, incident, and claims management workflows is designed to provide NFP clients with a seamless experience, combining Aclaimant's technology with NFP’s established broker advisory, benchmarking, and capital placement services.

"Aclaimant's designation as a preferred RMIS partner is another step in expanding the NFP ecosystem and strengthening the experience we deliver through NFP Connect," said Mark Rieder, head of Innovation at NFP, in the official announcement. "Our focus centers on creating a more connected, data-driven experience where clients can access powerful tools, trusted insight and expert advisory in one place. This partnership helps us do this more seamlessly and at greater scale."

A Partnership Forged by Results

While the announcement is new, the working relationship is not. Both companies emphasize that this preferred designation was earned through years of successful collaboration in the field. This history has allowed them to validate the effectiveness of combining Aclaimant’s active risk management model with NFP's advisory expertise.

"This isn't a new relationship, it's an earned one," stated David Wald, co-founder and president of Aclaimant. "NFP and Aclaimant have spent years in the field together, putting active risk management to work for many middle-market organizations. Being named a preferred RMIS partner reflects what those clients have already experienced: that Aclaimant delivers, repeatedly, where it counts."

Aclaimant’s platform is built to unify an organization’s approach to risk by replacing fragmented spreadsheets and manual processes with automated, workflow-driven systems. Its mobile-first design allows employees in the field to report incidents instantly, capturing critical data at the source and reducing the delays and inaccuracies common with paper-based methods. This real-time data flow immediately alerts relevant stakeholders, from safety managers to claims advocates, enabling faster and more informed decision-making.

The results, as highlighted in the announcement, directly address key operational pain points: faster incident reporting cycles, cleaner data for OSHA compliance, and ultimately, a lower total cost of risk through proactive prevention and more efficient claims management.

Tangible Benefits for a Pressured Market

For NFP's middle-market clients, the integration promises practical solutions to persistent business challenges. These companies are often balancing intense cost pressures with the need to invest in growth and talent. According to recent industry studies, nearly three-quarters of middle-market firms have increased the responsibilities of existing staff, which can lead to mistakes and burnout. In this environment, tools that enhance efficiency are not just a luxury but a necessity.

The Aclaimant platform helps alleviate this burden by automating routine tasks and providing a centralized, intuitive interface for managing safety and incidents. This allows employees to focus on core responsibilities while ensuring that risk management protocols are followed consistently. By streamlining the claims process and providing robust analytics, the system empowers businesses to identify risk trends, implement targeted safety initiatives, and demonstrate a strong risk profile to insurance carriers, which can lead to better terms and lower premiums.

Jeff Stagg, chief claims officer at NFP, emphasized the focus on client outcomes. "We're excited to continue our partnership with Aclaimant and build on the success we've had helping clients run risk management more effectively and with greater impact," he said. "By combining strong claims expertise with modern workflows and better data, we're helping clients move faster, make more informed decisions and ultimately achieve better outcomes across the lifecycle of a claim."

A Strategic Play in a Consolidating Industry

This partnership also carries significant strategic weight within the broader insurance industry. It comes shortly after Aon completed its $13 billion acquisition of NFP, a landmark deal aimed at expanding Aon's footprint in the large and fast-growing middle-market segment. NFP operates as an "independent but connected" platform within Aon, a structure designed to preserve its agile, entrepreneurial culture while leveraging the global resources of its parent company.

This agility allows NFP to forge strategic technology partnerships that enhance its NFP Connect ecosystem, providing clients with a curated suite of best-in-class tools rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. For Aclaimant, securing preferred partner status with a key Aon-owned entity represents a major market validation and a significant competitive advantage. In a consolidating RMIS market, where choices can be narrowing, this deep integration with a global advisory leader solidifies Aclaimant’s position as a go-to provider for middle-market organizations seeking to modernize their risk management capabilities.