Bring Commercial Insurance
to Claude Code
Create your Vinkius account to connect Ask Kodiak to Claude Code and start using all 7 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the Ask Kodiak MCP Server?
The Ask Kodiak MCP Server brings deep commercial insurance intelligence directly to your AI agent. Effortlessly search for insurance products, monitor carrier appetite, and manage industry classifications (NAICS) using simple natural language.
Key Features
- Product Intelligence — Search across thousands of commercial insurance products based on eligibility, state, and classification.
- Carrier Oversight — Access detailed information about insurance companies and their product portfolios.
- Appetite Matching — Quickly identify which carriers have an appetite for specific risks or industries.
- Classification Tools — Get NAICS code suggestions and search for industry classifications to ensure accurate risk assessment.
- Real-time Data — Interface with the Ask Kodiak platform to get the most up-to-date insurance information.
- Secure API Access — Uses industry-standard HTTP Basic Authentication with your Group ID and API Key.
Who is this for?
- Insurance Brokers — Instantly find the right products for your clients without manual carrier portal searches.
- Underwriters — Audit product details and carrier appetite during your risk evaluation process.
- Insurtech Developers — Integrate commercial insurance data retrieval into your automated underwriting workflows.
Built-in capabilities (7)
Verify Ask Kodiak account connection
List all products offered by a specific company
Get full appetite and details for an insurance product
Search for industry classifications
List insurance carriers and companies
Search for commercial insurance products
Get NAICS code suggestions based on a query
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers Ask Kodiak as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 7 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Ask Kodiak data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart - —
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Ask Kodiak tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Ask Kodiak in Claude Code
Why run Ask Kodiak with Vinkius?
The Ask Kodiak connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 7 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Ask Kodiak using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Ask Kodiak and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Ask Kodiak to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Ask Kodiak for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and Ask Kodiak is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Ask Kodiak Group ID and API Key?
Log in to your Ask Kodiak account, go to Company Settings, and you will find your Group ID and API Key listed in the API section.
What is a NAICS code?
NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) is a standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
Can I search for products by state?
Yes, use the list_products tool and provide the two-letter state code (e.g., 'NY', 'CA') in the state parameter to filter results.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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