A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ORSA for Government Affairs Senior Principals
Build defensible, high-impact public policy positions with precision and authority
$199 one-time
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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.
Avoid last-minute revisions and credibility challenges on policy submissions
The situation this course is for
Even senior practitioners face pushback when policy drafts lack full ORSA alignment or leave risk exposure loosely defined. Gaps in initial submissions erode influence and trigger rework.
Who this is for
Government Affairs Senior Principal focused on health care quality and transparency, working within a highly regulated insurer environment
Who this is not for
Entry-level policy analysts, external lobbyists, or teams focused solely on legislative outreach without regulatory risk integration
What you walk away with
- File first-time policy submissions with full ORSA risk context embedded
- Reduce follow-up queries from oversight teams by anchoring in NAIC MAR expectations
- Reference exact ORSA control points when defending position choices
- Structure narratives that align risk exposure, capital allocation, and public benefit in one thread
- Build trusted reputation as the go-to for regulator-ready policy drafting
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. ORSA Fundamentals for Public Policy Context
Understand how ORSA’s risk evaluation framework applies outside pure actuarial functions, especially in policy design with quality and transparency implications.
12 chapters in this module
- What ORSA is built to govern
- NAIC’s role in current enforcement
- Risk categories in ORSA documentation
- Linking risk self-assessment to policy goals
- Regulatory expectations by filing type
- ORSA vs Solvency II scope differences
- Policy drafting with capital impact in mind
- How ORSA informs public statements
- Timing cycles for ORSA reporting
- Stakeholder roles in validation
- Common misconceptions about applicability
- Mapping ORSA to health care delivery risks
Module 2. Structuring First-Time-Right Policy Submissions
Build durable policy drafts with embedded ORSA logic so they pass internal review and external scrutiny without rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Anatomy of a regulator-accepted filing
- Front-loading risk justification
- Where to cite ORSA documentation
- Avoiding assumptions reviewers challenge
- Using NAIC MAR as checklist
- Defining materiality thresholds clearly
- Linking quality metrics to risk exposure
- Transparency without over-disclosure
- Version control for policy drafts
- Pre-submission alignment checklist
- Handling confidential data references
- Template for first draft readiness
Module 3. Risk Articulation for Non-Actuarial Leaders
Translate actuarial risk language into clear, credible narratives for cross-functional influence.
12 chapters in this module
- Why risk framing builds authority
- Turning capital models into policy rationale
- Simplifying tail risk implications
- Connecting solvency concerns to access
- Communicating uncertainty responsibly
- Narrative structures that stick
- Sources to cite when challenged
- Avoiding speculative language
- Using precedent from past filings
- Framing trade-offs honestly
- When to escalate versus decide
- Building credibility through consistency
Module 4. Aligning With NAIC Model Act Requirements
Ensure adherence to NAIC MAR expectations even when ORSA is the foundation.
12 chapters in this module
- NAIC MAR purpose and reach
- Key sections overlapping with ORSA
- Documentation depth expectations
- Materiality determination rules
- Enterprise Risk Management integration
- Governance disclosure standards
- Risk committee reporting norms
- Linking MAR to public policy goals
- Jurisdictional variation to note
- Filing frequency and form types
- Coordination with compliance teams
- Audit trails for decision rationale
Module 5. Source-Backed Reasoning Under Scrutiny
Respond confidently when challenged by having ORSA-aligned sources ready.
12 chapters in this module
- Building your reference library
- Archiving regulatory communications
- Tagging past decisions for reuse
- Internal documents that count as proof
- When to cite federal vs state rules
- Using Cigna’s public filings as precedent
- NAIC white papers and position statements
- Third-party research integration
- Footnoting for maximum credibility
- Handling requests for justification
- Speeding up response drafting
- Template for rapid rebuttal packages
Module 6. Cross-Functional Influence Without Authority
Lead without mandates by grounding recommendations in ORSA’s accepted risk framework.
12 chapters in this module
- Why ORSA gives neutral leverage
- Positioning policy asks as risk mitigation
- Aligning legal and medical teams
- Getting actuarial sign-off faster
- Framing trade-offs in budget talks
- Using risk ratings to prioritize
- Presenting alternatives with clarity
- Facilitating consensus meetings
- Documenting disagreements cleanly
- Escalation paths that preserve trust
- Maintaining neutrality in debate
- Balancing innovation and prudence
Module 7. Embedding Quality in Drafting Workflow
Build quality into early stages so outputs don’t degrade during review cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Starting with complete risk scope
- Checkpoints before versioning
- Peer review best practices
- Version naming for clarity
- Change tracking that aids sign-off
- Reducing noise in feedback loops
- Time-saving templates by use case
- Automating consistency checks
- Formatting for regulator readability
- Using headers as navigation
- Extracting quotes for briefings
- Preserving version integrity
Module 8. Operating With Complete ORSA Context
Make decisions faster by having the full ORSA framework at your fingertips.
12 chapters in this module
- ORSA's four core components
- Internal controls expected
- Risk appetite statement usage
- Scenario analysis integration
- Reverse stress testing logic
- Liquidity risk considerations
- Operational risk mapping
- Cyber risk overlap areas
- Health equity as risk factor
- Long-term care exposure examples
- Geographic risk diversification
- Interdependency warnings
Module 9. Policy Positioning With Long-Term Credibility
Build a track record of accurate, forward-looking positions that compound influence.
12 chapters in this module
- Predictive accuracy as credibility
- Documenting assumptions made
- Scoring outcome alignment later
- Revisiting positions responsibly
- Owning miscalibrations professionally
- Highlighting foresight when correct
- Using past success in new asks
- Building a personal archive
- Sharing wins selectively
- Positioning as thought leadership
- Balancing caution and conviction
- Maintaining independence
Module 10. Delivering Regulator-Ready Outputs
Anticipate follow-ups by building completeness into initial drafts.
12 chapters in this module
- Common regulator follow-up questions
- Preempting data requests
- Including supporting exhibits
- Formatting for audit readiness
- Labeling assumptions clearly
- Citing regulation by section
- Using appendix structure effectively
- Cross-referencing internal policies
- Preparing executive summaries
- Building narrative flow
- Avoiding ambiguous phrasing
- Final sign-off checklist
Module 11. Reproducible Playbooks for Repeated Success
Turn one-time wins into repeatable systems that compound over time.
12 chapters in this module
- Documenting what worked
- Identifying transferable patterns
- Abstracting principles from cases
- Creating template responses
- Building internal knowledge base
- Onboarding teammates effectively
- Updating playbooks quarterly
- Versioning policy guides
- Sharing selectively across teams
- Protecting sensitive strategy
- Getting feedback on frameworks
- Measuring playbook adoption
Module 12. Establishing Trusted Advisor Status
Become the first call for high-stakes policy design through consistent quality.
12 chapters in this module
- Signals of trusted advice
- Consistency over time
- Clarity under pressure
- Balancing urgency and rigor
- Responding to curveballs
- Maintaining composure in debate
- Citing sources without defensiveness
- Owning uncertainty gracefully
- Knowing when to pause
- Building long-term relationships
- Earning direct escalation paths
- Leaving paper trails that protect
How this maps to your situation
- Preparing a regulatory submission with ORSA implications
- Defending a policy position to internal leadership
- Collaborating across actuarial, compliance, and medical teams
- Responding to external stakeholder challenges
Before vs. after
Before
Policy drafts require multiple revisions, risk context is added late, and credibility is tested during review.
After
Submissions are regulator-ready on first pass, with ORSA-aligned risk logic embedded from the start and trusted recognition growing across teams.
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 2.5 hours per module, designed to be completed over six weeks with practical application between lessons.
If nothing changes
Continuing without ORSA integration risks being seen as technically incomplete, especially as regulators tighten expectations around risk-informed policy design.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses specifically on ORSA’s application in public policy roles within regulated insurers, giving you precise, executable knowledge others can’t replicate.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or strategic?
It's both: grounded in ORSA's technical structure but focused on strategic application in policy drafting and cross-functional influence.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this to Solvency II contexts?
Yes, while ORSA is U.S.-based, the risk articulation methods transfer well to Solvency II environments, especially in comparative analysis.
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