A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ORSA for Information Systems Managers in Insurance
A structured approach to operational risk self-assessment aligned with insurance regulatory expectations
$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 11 chapters (132 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Stalled ORSA cycles due to misaligned inputs and technical delays
The situation this course is for
Operational Risk Self-Assessment processes often collapse under the weight of disconnected data, delayed system inputs, and unclear ownership between technical and risk teams. For IT leaders, this means late nights before deadlines, inconsistent evidence, and reactive revisions instead of strategic influence.
Who this is for
Mid to senior-level Information Systems Managers in the insurance sector who contribute to or lead technical components of ORSA reporting and enterprise risk frameworks
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, external auditors, or non-technical risk professionals without systems integration responsibilities
What you walk away with
- Confidently align technical controls with ORSA reporting requirements
- Produce integrated evidence packages that reduce follow-up requests
- Lead cross-functional coordination between IT, risk, and compliance teams
- Deploy a reusable ORSA preparation playbook tailored to insurance regulation
- Reduce cycle time from initial data pull to final submission
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. ORSA Foundations in Insurance Context
Understand the statutory purpose of ORSA under NAIC guidelines and how it integrates with enterprise risk management frameworks specific to insurers.
12 chapters in this module
- What ORSA is and why it exists
- NAIC ORSA Guidance Overview
- Differences between ORSA and annual reporting
- Role of internal systems in ORSA
- Mapping regulation to technical output
- Common misconceptions about scope
- How ORSA supports capital planning
- Interaction with risk appetite statements
- Data sources required for compliance
- Frequency and timing expectations
- Linkage to corporate governance
Module 2. ORSA Regulatory Expectations
Review current NAIC expectations, inspection trends, and how technical completeness affects regulator perception.
12 chapters in this module
- NAIC ORSA Filing Requirements
- Regulatory review frequency
- Expectations for documentation depth
- Common deficiencies found in audits
- How systems data strengthens assurance
- Evidence standards for technical inputs
- Cross-state filing variations
- Responsibility allocation in submissions
- Integration with corporate disclosures
- Handling follow-up inquiries
- Best practices from enforcement trends
Module 3. Systemic Risk Identification
Identify technical risks that qualify as material to the insurer's risk profile, focusing on architecture, availability, and data integrity.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining systemic risk in IT context
- Classifying critical systems
- Mapping dependencies across platforms
- Assessing single points of failure
- Quantifying outage risk exposure
- Data availability under stress
- Third-party service risk
- Cybersecurity event correlation
- Change management impact
- Capacity constraints as risk
- Documentation standards for risk logs
Module 4. Data Flow Mapping for ORSA
Trace data from source systems to reporting outputs, ensuring accuracy and auditability for self-assessment claims.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying ORSA-relevant data streams
- Ownership of data pipelines
- System-to-system data validation
- Version control for inputs
- Automated lineage tracking
- Data refresh cycles
- Gap identification in reporting chains
- Handling discrepancies between systems
- Metadata requirements
- Documentation for reviewers
- Audit-ready data workflows
Module 5. Control Integration with Risk Assessment
Link existing technical controls to ORSA risk assertions and evidence packages.
12 chapters in this module
- Inventory of relevant IT controls
- Mapping controls to risk domains
- Control effectiveness evaluation
- Frequency of control testing
- Evidence collection standards
- Using ticketing systems as proof
- Change control logs as assurance
- Integration with SOX controls
- Automation of control reporting
- Gaps in coverage analysis
- Prioritizing remediation efforts
Module 6. Cross-Functional Coordination
Lead collaboration between IT, risk, actuarial, and compliance teams to align ORSA inputs and timelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder mapping for ORSA
- Establishing shared deadlines
- Communication rhythm setup
- Conflict resolution in data ownership
- Technical delegation strategies
- Escalation paths for delays
- Joint validation sessions
- Version control across teams
- Single source of truth frameworks
- Managing competing priorities
- Leadership engagement models
Module 7. Documentation Standards
Build consistent, regulator-friendly documentation for technical contributions to ORSA.
12 chapters in this module
- Minimum documentation requirements
- Structure of technical appendices
- Clarity in language use
- Versioning and retention policies
- Approval workflows
- Storage location standards
- Access control for reviewers
- Common formatting issues to avoid
- Use of diagrams and tables
- Cross-referencing frameworks
- Updating documentation annually
Module 8. Evidence Compilation
Assemble audit-ready evidence packages that withstand regulator scrutiny and reduce follow-up questions.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence types accepted by NAIC
- Sampling expectations
- Timeframe coverage requirements
- Log file retention policies
- System uptime reporting
- Incident response documentation
- Testing results inclusion
- Vendor management records
- Patch management logs
- Security scanning outputs
- Consolidation into review packages
Module 9. Risk Quantification Methods
Apply credible, defensible methods to express technical risk in financial or operational impact terms.
12 chapters in this module
- Converting downtime to cost
- Using historical incident data
- Estimating recovery time
- Business impact modeling
- Scenario planning basics
- Probability assessment frameworks
- Linking risk to capital needs
- Sensitivity analysis
- Assumptions documentation
- Peer benchmarking inputs
- Presenting ranges vs. point estimates
Module 10. Preparation Timeline Management
Implement a disciplined, repeatable schedule for ORSA technical deliverables across the annual cycle.
12 chapters in this module
- Phased approach to readiness
- Quarterly milestones
- Early warning indicators
- Buffer planning
- Resource forecasting
- Dependency tracking
- Status reporting formats
- Integration with project management tools
- Automated reminders
- Handoff protocols
- Final review coordination
Module 11. Review and Submission Process
Navigate internal approvals and external submission logistics with confidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Internal sign-off sequence
- Legal review coordination
- Final quality check steps
- File format and size limits
- Submission platform use
- Acknowledgement procedures
- Post-submission communication
- Handling regulator questions
- Tracking response deadlines
- Updating future filings
- Lessons learned documentation
Module 12. Continuous Improvement
Use each ORSA cycle to strengthen systems, controls, and cross-team collaboration for the next.
12 chapters in this module
- Feedback collection methods
- Post-mortem facilitation
- Process gap identification
- Technology upgrade planning
- Training needs assessment
- Knowledge transfer design
- Updating documentation
- Benchmarking against peers
- Tracking efficiency gains
- Sharing improvements across teams
- Setting goals for next cycle
How this maps to your situation
- First-time ORSA contributor in IT
- Mid-cycle review handoff
- Regulator follow-up preparation
- Next-cycle process improvement
Before vs. after
Before
ORSA preparation is reactive, fragmented, and time-intensive, with last-minute reconciliations across teams and systems.
After
ORSA cycles move faster with structured inputs, clear ownership, and reusable artefacts that reduce effort year over year.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 11 chapters each (132 chapters total)
- 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 3.5 hours per module, designed for completion over 12 weeks with weekly engagement.
If nothing changes
Without a structured approach, ORSA cycles will continue to demand disproportionate time, increase exposure to reviewer pushback, and limit your ability to shape risk strategy proactively.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to the technical demands of ORSA in insurance, connecting systems data, control evidence, and regulatory reporting in a repeatable workflow that saves time and strengthens credibility.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Information Systems Managers and senior IT practitioners in insurance companies who contribute to ORSA reporting and enterprise risk assessments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 11 chapters (132 chapters total).
Is this focused on NAIC or Solvency II?
The course centers on ORSA under NAIC guidelines, with distinctions noted where Solvency II applies for global insurers.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3.5 hours per module, designed for completion over 12 weeks with weekly engagement..
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