Coordinator’s
Handbook
Tips on How to Prepare for
an Examination
Joy Morton, VA Bureau of Insurance
Jim Mealer, MO DIFP
Jon Brynga, The Hanover Insurance Group
Libby Magnus, Travelers
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Market Conduct Exam
Life Cycle
Pre-Exam
Corrective
Actions
During
Exam
Post Exam
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Market Conduct Protocol
Pre-Exam
Planning
Determine
Exposure
On-site Exam
Oversight
$ Billing &
Expenses
Non-Financial
Market Conduct
Examinations
&
Audits
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
PLANS
Post Exam
Closure
Corrective
Action
Monitoring
IRES Foundation 2015 National School on Market Regulation
Surfin’ the waves of Regulation | April 12-14, 2015 | Hilton La Jolla | San Diego, CA
Pre-Exam
 Appoint a Lead to Represent Company
 The “Perfect Coordinator”
 Review Coordinator’s Guide
 Determine Scope of Request and Key Areas Involved
 Make Contact with EIC
 Confirm Receipt of Notice Letter and Scope
 Why was Exam Called?
IRES Foundation 2015 National School on Market Regulation
Surfin’ the waves of Regulation | April 12-14, 2015 | Hilton La Jolla | San Diego, CA
Pre-Exam
 Identify Internal Resources
 What key areas should be involved?
 Key business areas, Filings, Consumer Affairs, IT,
Producer Licensing, Legal, Operations, Product
 Set Up Internal Pre-Exam Meetings
 Delegate, Delegate, Delegate!
 Establish a Project Plan with Target Dates and
Accountabilities
 Data runs
 Consistent tracking during exam
 Pro-active research
 Onsite logistics
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During the Exam
 Kick-Off Meeting
 Introduce the Company Team
 Set Exam Protocols
 Clearly Establish Who is Authorized to Respond on
Behalf of Insurer
 Designate Support Staff Person For Administrative
Needs for On-site Exams at Location
IRES Foundation 2015 National School on Market Regulation
Surfin’ the waves of Regulation | April 12-14, 2015 | Hilton La Jolla | San Diego, CA
During the Exam
 Criticisms and Responses
 Acknowledge Receipt to Examiners
 Verify Information BEFORE Responding
 Track Timeliness, Completeness and Quality of Responses
 Request Extensions Where Necessary
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Surfin’ the waves of Regulation | April 12-14, 2015 | Hilton La Jolla | San Diego, CA
During the Exam
 Criticisms and Responses (cont.)
 Ask for Clarification Upon Receipt, As Needed
 If you Disagree, Provide Factual Support
 Determine Amounts of Over & Undercharges on Rating and
Adjustments and on Claim Files
 Look for Adverse Trends and Begin Corrective Actions and
Restitution, if Appropriate
IRES Foundation 2015 National School on Market Regulation
Surfin’ the waves of Regulation | April 12-14, 2015 | Hilton La Jolla | San Diego, CA
During the Exam
 Communicate Well and Often
 Timely Payment of Bills and Invoices
 Verify Expenses Prior to Payment
 Discuss Discrepancies with EIC
 Tracking Exam Expenses:
 Internal Expenses – Staff, facilities, equipment, travel, fees….
 External Expenses – Regulator’s fees, expenses
IRES Foundation 2015 National School on Market Regulation
Surfin’ the waves of Regulation | April 12-14, 2015 | Hilton La Jolla | San Diego, CA
Post Exam

Wrap- Up Meeting
 What is it and Why Have One?
 Who Should Attend?
 Draft Report
 Opportunity for Company to Review for Accuracy
 Time Frames Given to Company
 Company Response to Report
 Document Mitigating and Corrective Actions
 Make Rebuttals
 Responses May be Part of Final Report
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Surfin’ the waves of Regulation | April 12-14, 2015 | Hilton La Jolla | San Diego, CA
Post Exam
 Negotiation and Settlement
 Where, When and With Whom?
 Use of Outside Counsel?
 When Informal Discussions Fail – The Hearing Process
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Surfin’ the waves of Regulation | April 12-14, 2015 | Hilton La Jolla | San Diego, CA
Corrective Actions
 Implementing Corrective Action Plans
 Never too Early to Start Planning and Implementing
 Corrective Actions Started or Implemented DURING the
Course of the Exam May Produce Favorable Outcome
 Get Support of Senior Management
 Get Commitment from Business Groups
 Develop Plan in Conjunction With Examiners
 Verify and Monitor Compliance
IRES Foundation 2015 National School on Market Regulation
Surfin’ the waves of Regulation | April 12-14, 2015 | Hilton La Jolla | San Diego, CA