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Insurance Internal Audit Checklist

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Policy Compliance & Documentation

1 of 10

Review of policy forms, endorsements, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

Policy Effective Date

Policy Expiration Date

Policy Number

Policy Form Type

Summary of Coverage Terms

Copy of Policy Document

Regulatory Compliance Status

Jurisdiction/State

Claims Management Process

2 of 10

Assessment of claims handling procedures, reserves, and settlement authority.

Date of Loss Reported

Claim Number

Claim Type

Description of Loss

Estimated Loss Amount

Claim Status

Date of First Payment

Claims Adjuster Signature

Underwriting Practices

3 of 10

Evaluation of underwriting guidelines, risk selection, and pricing accuracy.

Average Loss Ratio (Last 3 Years)

Underwriting Guideline Adherence

Last Underwriting Guideline Review Date

Summary of Recent Underwriting Risks Identified

Types of Risks Currently Underwritten

Average Policy Premium

Reinsurance Program

4 of 10

Verification of reinsurance agreements, placement strategies, and recoverability.

Total Reinsurance Recoverable (USD)

Reinsurance Type (e.g., Proportional, Excess of Loss)

Last Reinsurance Treaty Renewal Date

Summary of Key Reinsurance Treaty Terms

Reinsurance Treaty Document(s)

Primary Reinsurer Credit Rating

Percentage of Risk Reinsured

Financial Reporting & Controls

5 of 10

Examination of financial statements, accounting practices, and internal controls related to insurance operations.

Total Premium Revenue (Year-to-Date)

Net Income/Loss (Year-to-Date)

Date of Last Financial Statement Review

Audit Opinion Type

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Supporting Financial Documentation (e.g., Trial Balance)

Reserve Adequacy Ratio

Regulatory Compliance

6 of 10

Review of adherence to applicable state and federal regulations, including licensing and reporting requirements.

Last Regulatory Exam Date

Primary Regulatory Body

Summary of Findings from Last Exam

Number of Open Regulatory Issues

Applicable Regulations (Select all that apply)

Copy of Exam Report

Date of Next Scheduled Exam

Data Security & Privacy

7 of 10

Assessment of data security measures, privacy policies, and compliance with relevant data protection laws.

Compliance Framework Adherence (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

Specify 'Other' Compliance Framework (if selected above)

Number of Data Breach Incidents in Last Year

Last Data Security Risk Assessment Date

Data Encryption Methods Implemented

Data Access Controls

Specify 'Other' Data Access Controls (if selected above)

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

8 of 10

Evaluation of plans and procedures for maintaining business operations in the event of disruptions.

Last BC/DR Plan Review Date

Summary of Key Changes Since Last Review

BC/DR Plan Testing Frequency

Date of Last BC/DR Test

Summary of Test Results & Findings

Critical Systems Tested

Recovery Time Objective (RTO) - Hours

Recovery Point Objective (RPO) - Hours

BC/DR Plan Document

Customer Relationship Management

9 of 10

Assessment of customer service processes, complaint handling, and adherence to customer privacy commitments.

Number of Customer Complaints Received

Complaint Resolution Time Adherence

Summary of Recent Customer Feedback Trends

Channels Used for Customer Communication

Date of Last Customer Satisfaction Survey

Agent Training on Customer Service Best Practices

Internal Controls Effectiveness

10 of 10

Overall evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls related to insurance operations.

Overall Internal Control Rating

Number of Control Deficiencies Identified

Summary of Key Control Deficiencies

Management Response to Control Deficiencies

Date of Last Control Self-Assessment

Reviewer Signature

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