Risk Criteria
Detailed eligibility and exclusion rules, rating factors, and underwriting guidelines for each product line to standardize decisions and pricing.
A written underwriting policy reduces decision variability, documents regulatory controls, and preserves evidence of consistent business practices. It supports compliance with applicable law and helps demonstrate adherence to supervision and consumer-protection obligations under ESIGN/UETA where electronic records and signatures are used.
The underwriting policy is prepared by underwriting leadership with input from actuarial, legal, compliance, and operations teams.
Clear role assignments in the policy reduce processing errors and speed decision timelines by reducing back-and-forth with other departments.
Detailed eligibility and exclusion rules, rating factors, and underwriting guidelines for each product line to standardize decisions and pricing.
A checklist of application items, medical or inspection reports, prior-claims history, and verification steps required before binding coverage.
Tiered approval thresholds and delegated authority levels, including financial limits and signatory roles for endorsements and exceptions.
Defined process for exception requests, required justifications, and recordkeeping for approvals or denials with timestamps.
Field-level format and validation rules for key data elements, mapping to policy administration systems and audit logging requirements.
Regular review cadence, sample-based audits, and a change-control process documenting policy updates and effective dates.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Conditional Questions | Show or hide fields based on prior answers. |
| Approval Routing | Assign reviewers by product, authority, or region. |
| Signer Authentication | Email, SMS code, or stronger methods as required. |
| Audit Logging | Capture IP, timestamp, and action history. |
Select a platform that supports secure PDFs, audit trails, role-based access, and required integrations before launching e-submission.
Within 1 business day of submission
3–5 business days for complete files
Issue within 5 business days when needed
Typically 7–30 calendar days depending on complexity
Upon acceptance, issue documents within 1–3 business days
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA required) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |