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Internal control system

Another key element of the overall system is the Framework Guideline on the Internal Control System (ICS). The purpose of this set of rules is to systematically steer and monitor the execution of our corporate strategy. We therefore always organise our business activities in such a way that they are in conformity with all legal requirements. In accordance with these principles, the Framework Guideline puts in place a consistent understanding of controls as well as a uniform procedure and standards for implementation of the ICS across all organisational units. The Framework Guideline defines concepts, stipulates responsibilities and provides a guide for the description of controls. In addition, it forms the basis for the accomplishment of internal objectives and the fulfilment of external requirements imposed on Hannover Re. The ICS consists of systematically structured organisational and technical measures and controls within the enterprise. It serves, inter alia, to safeguard compliance with guidelines and to reduce risks in the interests of secure execution of corporate strategy. This includes, among other things:

  • documentation of the controls within processes, especially in accounting,
  • principle of dual control,
  • separation of functions and
  • technical plausibility checks and access privileges within the IT systems.

In the area of accounting and financial reporting, processes with integrated controls ensure the completeness and accuracy of the financial statement. This ensures that we can identify and minimise the risk of material errors in the financial statement at an early stage. Given that our financial reporting is heavily dependent on IT systems, these systems also need to be subject to controls, e. g. by way of authorisation concepts regulating system access.

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