A German insurance group was faced with the immediate challenge of minimising employment law compliance risks arising from the use of agency staff. This client case study demonstrates how KPMG implemented an audit-proof, scalable and future-proof solution through interdisciplinary consultancy and the development of a digital compliance platform.
MAKE DIGITAL COMPLIANCE WORK
28,000+
computer-based exams conducted
More than 8
departments integrated into a single solution
1 Platform
as an audit-proof, consistent database
Client
German insurance group
Sector
Insurance / Financial Services
Project objective
To minimise compliance risks under employment law by digitising the vetting process for external staff.
Technology
Digital compliance platform, automation, data analysis
Video: Dr Rebecca Engelhardt combines expertise from various disciplines to create a future-proof compliance platform.
The path to customer transformation
- The task
- Our approach
- The added value
Minimise employment law risks quickly
The client needed to minimise employment law compliance risks arising from the use of external staff at short notice. In addition to tight deadlines, the challenge lay in bringing together requirements from more than eight specialist departments across legal, compliance and IT, and creating a consistent, error-free database.
From paper files to digital platforms
KPMG first analysed and cleaned up the existing data to create a robust foundation for a digital compliance platform. The central concept involved transforming the traditional physical file from the real world into a digital file. This was made available to all relevant departments as an intuitive, user-friendly tool, facilitating close, interdisciplinary collaboration.
Automated. Consistent. Future-proof.
The client benefited from a high degree of automation, very high data quality and a consistent data foundation. The solution enabled over 28,000 IT-supported audits and played a key role in achieving the set objectives of minimising compliance risks in the long term.
How we make a difference
With our expertise in digital platforms, interdisciplinary collaboration and a clear focus on practical implementation, we help companies manage compliance risks effectively in the long term.
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Digital compliance as a robust basis for decision-making
Digital compliance combines regulatory requirements, data quality and operational control within a robust system. This provides a clear advantage for companies: risks do not only become apparent after the event, but can be assessed, documented and managed in a structured manner.
Particularly in a management context, it is not merely the technical implementation that counts. What is crucial is whether business units, compliance functions and IT work with the same information and can document decisions in a transparent manner. A digital compliance solution creates the foundation for this when processes, roles and data models are consistently aligned.
What digital compliance consulting must deliver
We support companies in translating compliance requirements into scalable digital structures. The focus is on clear responsibilities, verifiable workflows and data that can be utilised for reporting, controls and management decisions.
Our digital compliance consultancy begins where regulatory requirements, operational processes and technology intersect. We analyse existing processes, identify data silos and, together with your subject matter experts, develop solutions that integrate seamlessly into your organisation. This results in compliance that is not merely documented, but can be actively managed.
For management, this means greater transparency regarding risks, faster analyses and a better basis for prioritisation. Ready to have a chat? Please feel free to contact us.
Frequently asked questions
Digital compliance describes the digital mapping, management and documentation of compliance processes. The aim is to provide a robust basis for controls, evidence and management decisions.
Digital compliance consultancy is advisable when compliance processes are heavily manual, data is inconsistent, or different departments assess the same risks differently.
KPMG provides support in analysing existing processes, designing digital solutions and implementing verifiable workflows. In doing so, we combine compliance expertise with technological and transformation expertise.