AA-1.4 AA-1.4 Auditor Independence
AA-1.4.1
Article 61(d) of the CBB Law imposes conditions in order for the auditor to be considered independent. Before an
insurance licensee appoints anauditor , it must take reasonable steps to ensure that theauditor has the required skill, resources and experience to carry out the audit properly, and is independent of the licensee.Amended: January 2007AA-1.4.2
For an
auditor to be considered independent, it must, among things, comply with the restrictions in Section AA-1.5.Amended: January 2007AA-1.4.3
If an
insurance licensee becomes aware at any time that itsauditor is not independent, it must take reasonable steps to remedy the matter and notify the CBB of the fact.Amended: January 2007AA-1.4.4
If in the opinion of the CBB, independence has not been achieved within a reasonable timeframe, then the CBB may require the appointment of a new
auditor .Amended: January 2007
Amended: October 2007