Case Study: Integrated Remote Accounting & Compliance Support for a Global Insurance Group

A leading global insurance and reinsurance group faced significant hurdles:

• Talent shortages in Bermuda, the UK (London Insurance market), and the US.
• Cost pressures impacting operational efficiency.
• Limitations of traditional outsourcing hubs in the East, including time zone misalignment, cultural differences, and inconsistent quality standards.

The client needed a solution that could:

• Deliver high-quality talent aligned with global standards.
• Integrate seamlessly into their existing teams and IT environment.
• Reduce hiring timelines and overall costs.

Acumen’s Solution

Acumen provided a fully integrated remote team from South Africa, ensuring:

• Time zone alignment for real-time collaboration.
• Cultural compatibility and strong communication.
• Cost efficiency without compromising quality.

Our team members were embedded into the client’s daily operations, including their IT environment, functioning as an extension of their global workforce. Acumen scaled the team in record time, significantly reducing time-to-hire while maintaining exceptional standards of education, work ethic, and performance

Today, Acumen supports the client with a dedicated team of 15 full-time remote professionals based in South Africa across critical areas:

• Reinsurance Accounting
• Global Finance Operations
• SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
• Group Tax & Reporting
• Forensic Accounting