Industry:
Banking and Insurance
Field:
GRC
Location:
Switzerland
Context
La Vaudoise, a leading player in the Swiss insurance sector, embarked on an ambitious project to modernise its risk and compliance management processes. The objective was to standardise analysis methods, automate key audit tasks, and centralise the management of risk, internal control, and compliance within a single digital platform.
Project Challenges
- Standardising analysis methods:
Ensuring consistent, streamlined processes across all teams and departments. - Implementing a centralised digital platform:
Unifying risk, internal control and compliance management in a single tool. - Overhauling core processes:
Aligning workflows and frameworks with current industry standards and best practices. - Automating audit reporting:
Reducing manual effort by automating the creation of audit reports. - Optimising post-audit action tracking:
Enhancing traceability and accelerating the implementation of corrective actions.
Our solution to the needs of La Vaudoise
A personalised and methodical approach led to the deployment of several key solutions:
1. Implementation of a centralised digital platform
Using the Enablon software suite by Wolters Kluwer, VPWhite configured and deployed a tailored set of modules including:
The platform was configured specifically for La Vaudoise’s operational environment, integrating data from internal control, risk and compliance systems. This resulted in a unified, streamlined, and more effective GRC process.
- Risk Management
- Permanent control
- Incident management
- Internal audit
The platform was configured specifically for La Vaudoise’s operational environment, integrating data from internal control, risk and compliance systems. This resulted in a unified, streamlined, and more effective GRC process.
2. Standardising processes and frameworks
Standardisation was a core pillar of the project. Aligning processes and reference frameworks across departments helped to harmonise risk and compliance activities with prevailing industry norms and ensure better coordination between teams.
3. Audit reporting automation
Automated report generation significantly improved productivity and reduced the time required to complete repetitive tasks. Enablon’s integration enabled faster, more accurate audit reporting and clearer visibility into outcomes.
4. Improved action plan tracking
By centralising key data, La Vaudoise improved post-audit action tracking—ensuring greater traceability and faster implementation of corrective measures and controls.
5. Ongoing support via the Sustain Service
To complement the solution’s implementation, La Vaudoise now benefits from VPWhite’s Sustain service—daily support provided by experienced functional consultants. This ensures optimal platform usage and the ability to adapt the system as business needs evolve. Administrators gain access to expertise that enhances efficiency and allows for continuous system improvement.
Results: centralised and optimised risk management
The transformation brought measurable improvements:
- Centralised GRC processes:
Risk, compliance and internal control are now managed through a single, integrated platform. - Reduced manual workload:
Automation has significantly reduced time spent on reporting, allowing teams to focus on higher-value tasks. - Better tracking of post-audit actions:
Enhanced traceability and quicker execution of corrective measures following audits.
Conclusion
Through this strategic project, La Vaudoise has successfully modernised and optimised its most critical GRC processes, increasing both productivity and efficiency across teams. With the combined strength of the Enablon platform and VPWhite’s Advanced service, the company is now well-positioned to proactively manage future risks and maintain regulatory alignment.
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