The increased regulatory complexity being faced by the insurance industry makes compliance gaps costly for the firms in millions of penalties and operational inefficiencies. Traditional manual methods and legacy systems just do not suffice for meeting emerging regulatory demands. Here enters the transformative approach of Microsoft Power Apps to have insurance companies automate compliance workflows and hence mitigate their risks and exposure to regulatory requirements through intelligent applications with a low code. This digital transformation approach is much in line with how insurers deal with these compliance challenges in an increasingly regulated environment.
The Compliance Challenge in Modern Insurance
Regulatory Complexity Reaches Breaking Point
Insurance companies operate within an intricate web of regulatory requirements continuing to expand and evolve. The U.S. insurance industry’s top market conduct compliance challenges encompass claims handling requirements, including timeliness of claims, disclosures, payments, and grievance processes.Common Compliance Gaps in Insurance OperationsModern insurers struggle with several critical compliance challenges that create significant operational risks:
Claims Processing Delays: failure to acknowledge claims, pay claims, investigate claims, or finally to deny claims within the timeframe specified.
Documentation Deficiencies: Lack of adequate documentation during claims processing and failing to provide required disclosures.
Rating and Underwriting Issues: Use of unapproved rates and rules, and rating errors that violate regulatory requirements.
Data Security Vulnerabilities: Since the NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law requires insurers to adopt “an information security program,” many insurers find it difficult to comply with cybersecurity requirements.
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