A tailored course, built for your situation
Direct Authority on NAIC MAR Compliance Decisions
Earn expanded control within your current role through definitive mastery of the NAIC MAR framework
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Who this is for
Retired senior insurance compliance professional with experience in AIG’s Private Client Group, now advising or consulting within insurance regulatory frameworks
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, auditors without regulatory exposure, or professionals outside insurance compliance
What you walk away with
- Own NAIC MAR-compliant filings from drafting to submission without escalation
- Lead audit coordination independently, including scope definition and auditor briefing
- Represent entities before state regulators with documented decision rationale
- Build repeatable templates for annual and ad hoc NAIC MAR reviews
- Establish recognized internal authority on compliance decisions previously routed to external counsel
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. NAIC MAR Core Structure
Understand the anatomy of the Model Audit Rule, including Applicability, Annual Audit Requirements, and SAR filing mandates. Map components to real-world insurer profiles.
12 chapters in this module
- What is NAIC MAR
- Scope determination
- Filing entity types
- Model vs state adoption
- Regulatory triggers
- Exemption pathways
- State-by-state variance
- Timing cycles
- Key roles defined
- Regulator expectations
- Documentation layers
- Common misclassifications
Module 2. Accounting Practices Manual
Master the APR as a source document, including how to validate insurer adherence and identify material deviations during internal reviews.
12 chapters in this module
- APR purpose
- Chart of accounts
- Reserving standards
- Surplus lines
- Premium auditing
- Investment reporting
- Statutory vs GAAP
- Segmentation rules
- Disclosure depth
- Update protocols
- State exceptions
- Audit trail design
Module 3. Audit Firm Selection
Lead CPA firm evaluation with confidence, defining independence, expertise, and reporting scope aligned with NAIC expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- CPA qualifications
- AICPA standards
- Independence rules
- Conflict checks
- Scope letters
- Fee negotiation
- Reporting timelines
- Peer review access
- Termination process
- Successor transitions
- Documentation archive
- State notification
Module 4. Annual Financial Report
Own the AFR assembly process, including balance sheet validations, opinion letters, and supplemental schedules required under MAR.
12 chapters in this module
- AFR components
- Balance sheet
- Income statement
- Cash flow
- Notes to statements
- Opinion letter
- Actuarial reports
- Investment schedule
- Reinsurance annex
- Surplus reconciliation
- Gross premium
- Admitted assets
Module 5. Statutory Basis of Accounting
Differentiate statutory from GAAP reporting, with emphasis on permissible deviations and regulator scrutiny points.
12 chapters in this module
- Statutory foundation
- Reserve rules
- Surplus note
- Ceding commissions
- Goodwill treatment
- Investment valuation
- Tax-exempt bonds
- Reporting thresholds
- Asset admissibility
- Surplus strain
- Intercompany eliminations
- Derivatives
Module 6. Audit Scope and Planning
Define audit objectives, timelines, and evidence requirements tailored to insurer size and complexity under MAR.
12 chapters in this module
- Engagement letter
- Risk assessment
- Materiality thresholds
- Sampling methods
- Control testing
- Documentation depth
- Fieldwork phases
- Team roles
- Deadlines
- State coordination
- Regulator access
- Exit meeting
Module 7. Internal Control Reporting
Evaluate and report on internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) with precision, meeting NAIC MAR Section 6 requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- ICFR definition
- Control design
- Operating effectiveness
- Deficiency classification
- Material weakness
- Reporting template
- Auditor validation
- Remediation timeline
- Follow-up testing
- Documentation archive
- Regulator queries
- Third-party reliance
Module 8. SAR Preparation
Lead preparation of the Statutory Accounting Report, including insurer profile, ownership, and affiliate disclosures.
12 chapters in this module
- SAR sections
- Company profile
- Ownership map
- Affiliate list
- Control relationships
- Direct investments
- Indirect holdings
- Surplus notes
- Premium obligations
- Reinsurance ceded
- Group coordination
- State filing
Module 9. State Filing Procedures
Navigate state-specific submission platforms, deadlines, and follow-up protocols for NAIC MAR filings.
12 chapters in this module
- State portals
- Filing deadlines
- Cover letters
- Transmittal forms
- Audit receipt
- Acknowledgement
- Deficiency response
- Extension requests
- Penalty avoidance
- Regulator contact
- State auditor
- Public access
Module 10. Regulator Communication
Prepare for and lead interactions with state insurance departments, including document requests and deficiency resolutions.
12 chapters in this module
- Request types
- Response timeline
- Document package
- Escalation path
- Deficiency letter
- Corrective action
- Follow-up
- Regulator tone
- Compliance posture
- Audit trail
- Public record
- Reputation risk
Module 11. Compliance Playbook
Assemble a repeatable, firm-wide process for NAIC MAR compliance using templates, checklists, and version control.
12 chapters in this module
- Process mapping
- Calendar sync
- Task ownership
- Checklist use
- Template library
- Version control
- Archive system
- Handoff protocol
- Training docs
- Audit prep
- Review cycle
- Continuous update
Module 12. Authority and Influence
Leverage mastery to become the recognized internal authority on NAIC MAR, reducing external reliance and elevating decision ownership.
12 chapters in this module
- Expert positioning
- Stakeholder trust
- Escalation reduction
- Budget control
- Vendor oversight
- Policy drafting
- Cross-state alignment
- Succession planning
- External recognition
- Regulator rapport
- Knowledge transfer
- Legacy building
How this maps to your situation
- Preparing for first MAR audit
- Responding to state deficiency notice
- Leading internal compliance transformation
- Advising a smaller insurer on compliance
Before vs. after
Before
Reliance on external auditors and legal counsel for NAIC MAR decisions, fragmented documentation, reactive responses to state inquiries
After
Autonomous control over compliance lifecycle, structured templates, and recognized internal authority on filings and auditor coordination
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 4-6 hours per module, designed for flexible completion over 6-8 weeks.
If nothing changes
Continued reliance on external parties delays decision speed, increases cost, and limits personal influence in shaping compliance outcomes.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses exclusively on NAIC MAR with real insurer examples, documented processes, and tools that translate directly to practitioner authority.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Retired or senior compliance professionals with experience in insurance regulation who want to deepen their autonomy in NAIC MAR matters.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I access the materials after completion?
Yes, lifetime access is included.
$199 one-time. Approximately 4-6 hours per module, designed for flexible completion over 6-8 weeks..
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