"[H]aving a vendor partner complete the analysis is somewhat like asking a fox to guard the henhouse. A third-party review gives an unbiased, objective perspective to provide accurate evaluations of a carrier's adherence to regulations and standards. This independence improves credibility with stakeholders, identifying potential risks by providing a more comprehensive review of industry practices, and is often necessary for demonstrating compliance to external parties like the [DOL] or plaintiff's attorneys."  MORE >>