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Integration Types

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Kota makes it easy for platforms to share Kota’s compliant, cutting-edge insurance services to their customers. We offer three integration approaches to fit your needs - from fastest time-to-market to maximum customization:

  • Hosted – Redirect users to a fully managed experience hosted by Kota. Minimal integration effort, fastest launch.
  • Embed – Use our SDK to embed Kota’s UI components directly into your platform. A balance between flexibility and ease of integration.
  • API – Build a completely custom experience using our APIs. Maximum flexibility and customization.

Integration Options Comparison

Choose the approach that best fits your timeline, technical resources, and customization needs:

ApproachBest ForIntegration EffortUI Customization
HostedQuick launches, minimal development resourcesMinimal backend + simple frontend (button/link)Theming support
EmbedIn-platform experience, balanced customizationMinimal backend + frontend SDK integrationTheming support
APIMaximum customization, full controlBackend API integration + custom frontendComplete control

Core Integration Components

Regardless of which integration approach you choose, there are key components that apply to all three:

Authentication and Idempotency

Learn how to authenticate with the Kota API and use idempotency to safely retry requests

Managing Employers and Employees

Learn how to create and manage employers and employees across all integration types

Contribution Reporting

Understand how to report employee contributions for benefit premiums

Webhooks and Events

Handle real-time updates and notifications from Kota

Choose Your Integration Approach

Hosted

Redirect users to a fully managed experience. Fastest time-to-market with minimal effort.

Embed

Embed UI components directly into your platform. Balanced approach with SDK integration.

API

Build completely custom experiences with our APIs. Maximum flexibility and control.


Ready to Get Started?

If you’d like to try our Developer SDK and APIs, request access here.

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Themed version of Kota Embed SDK UIs, with various regulatory disclosures so it’s clear to the customer that it’s Kota that are providing the regulated services and that is who they’re dealing with.