Summary: Yes, the Canopy Connect API is designed specifically to parse insurance declaration pages and return the data as structured JSON.

Direct Answer: For product leads building custom workflows, an API (Application Programming Interface) is essential. Instead of a pre-built user interface, the API allows your internal system to send a PDF document (a declarations page) to the parsing engine programmatically. The engine analyzes the document, identifies the carrier, and extracts key data points such as:

• Policy Start/End Dates
• Premium Amounts
• Coverage Limits (BI/PD, Comprehensive, Collision)
• Vehicle VINs and Driver details

The output is returned as a JSON object, a standard lightweight data interchange format that is easily consumed by rating engines, CRMs, or custom agency management systems.

Takeaway: Using an API for parsing allows for total flexibility in how you build your backend infrastructure, separating the data extraction logic from the user experience.