Schellman Becomes the First Accredited Auditor for AIUC-1

Schellman Becomes the First Accredited Auditor for AIUC-1

TAMPA, Fla. and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 03, 2026 — Schellman, a leading provider of attestation and compliance services, has made a significant advancement by becoming the first authorized auditor of AIUC-1, the comprehensive security, safety, and reliability standard for AI agents. This milestone is particularly crucial as enterprises accelerate their adoption of AI technologies.

The Challenges of AI Adoption

As organizations increasingly integrate AI into their operations, they face numerous challenges. Security leaders are confronted with novel attack vectors, while legal teams navigate the complexities of liability. Additionally, procurement processes can become sluggish due to bespoke risk assessments. The AIUC-1 standard is designed to address these challenges with a comprehensive and actionable framework specifically tailored for AI agents.

Statements from Industry Leaders

Avani Desai, CEO at Schellman, stated, “AIUC-1 is the reference standard for AI agents, developed by a consortium of over 60 enterprise security leaders.” Following Schellman’s recognition as the first ANAB-accredited certification body for ISO 42001, it was a logical progression for them to become the first authorized auditor of AIUC-1. This partnership enables Schellman to provide clients with the most complete suite of AI certification services available.

According to Danny Manimbo, AI Practice Leader at Schellman, “AIUC-1 fills a critical gap with its technical, auditable approach to AI agent assurance.” The standard employs rigorous technical testing to validate product guardrails, complementing existing risk management frameworks such as ISO 42001.

Partnership Benefits

Rajiv Dattani, co-founder of the Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company, emphasized the advantages of this partnership, stating, “This collaboration accelerates the path to AIUC-1 certification.” AI developers and deployers can benefit from Schellman’s audit expertise combined with technical evaluations, streamlining the certification process.

Overview of AIUC-1 Certification

AIUC-1 is grounded in the latest AI research and operationalizes leading frameworks, including ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, MITRE ATLAS, and the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs. The standard encompasses six principles: security, safety, reliability, accountability, data & privacy, and societal impact.

Certification involves extensive adversarial scenarios derived from real-world incidents, with agent behavior tested quarterly to ensure ongoing compliance.

The Roles of AIUC and Schellman

Under this partnership, the Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company conducts technical evaluations and issues certifications, while Schellman provides independent audit evidence collection, detailed reporting, and certification guidance. This collaboration combines technical rigor with audit expertise, ensuring a reliable certification process.

For more information on AIUC-1, interested parties can visit aiuc-1.com or contact Schellman directly at schellman.com/contact-us.

Conclusion

The emergence of Schellman as the first accredited auditor for AIUC-1 marks a pivotal moment in the AI compliance landscape. With a focus on enhancing security, safety, and reliability for AI agents, this standard is poised to play a crucial role in the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence technologies.