Definition

A review of an insurance company’s policies and procedures. Audits help ensure that claims are processed fairly and efficiently.

What to consider

  • Understand the criteria used for risk grading.
  • Improve your risk grade by managing risk factors.
  • Review grading results to anticipate premium changes.

Real world scenarios

  • An insurer used risk grading to assign a score to a new applicant based on health and lifestyle factors.
  • A business was risk graded to determine the appropriate premium for its liability insurance.
  • An individual's risk grading affected the premium on his auto policy.

Related terms

Insurance & Financial Protection