Quality Claims Management Corporation Completes SSAE16 Audit

Audit Insures Compliance with Sensitive Financial Privacy Rules

February 6, 2012 - San Diego, CA – Quality Claims Management Corporation, (http://www.qualityclaims.com/) a nationwide expert in delivering public adjusting and claims administration, consulting and monitoring services, today announced that it has achieved Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 16 compliance, one of the most stringent auditing standards for service providers.

The successful completion of the SSAE16 Audit differentiates Quality Claims Management Corporation from other public adjusting firms by demonstrating its commitment to protecting client information. The Independent Service Auditor’s Report certified that Quality Claims adheres to high standards, follows required procedures, and employs proper IT security controls to protect client’s data in accordance with industry best practices. The audit was conducted by Brightline Certified Public Accountants, who reported that Quality Claims operates with integrity and ethical values and demonstrates a commitment to competence.

The new service organization reporting standard, Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 16, is now effective as of June 15, 2011. SSAE16 and supersedes Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 70, a rigorous auditing standard developed in 1998 by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) . SAS70 became widely adopted following enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

"Our clients can rest assured that Quality Claims is committed to maintaining the highest standards in data protection,” says company President Ron Reitz. “The SSAE16 audit provides our clients with an affirmation that the firm’s privacy processes are effective and adequate controls are in place and working.”