Coverage Gap Analysis and Exposure Identification Worksheet
Use this worksheet to compare a client’s known exposures against current insurance coverage, document gaps, and capture recommended next steps in one review record.
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Overview
This worksheet helps you compare a client’s current insurance inventory against known exposures and record where coverage may not match the risk. It is built for structured reviews where you need policy details, exposure data, gap findings, and recommended protection in one place.
Use it when you are preparing for a renewal, onboarding a new account, reviewing a change in operations, or documenting a risk conversation after a loss or near miss. The form captures the essentials: client and review details, current policy types and dates, exposure categories, business size indicators, gap analysis, and follow-up ownership. The audit trail section also gives you a place to note source materials, analysis basis, and consent to store any PII.
Do not use this worksheet as a substitute for reading the actual policy language or for collecting broad personal data you do not need. If the review does not require a field, leave it optional or use conditional logic so you only ask for what applies. The template is most useful when the reviewer needs a repeatable record that supports a coverage discussion, a renewal recommendation, or an internal handoff. It is less useful for very simple accounts with no meaningful exposures or for situations where no policy comparison is being performed.
Standards & compliance context
- If the worksheet collects client PII, the consent field and submission notes should make clear what data is stored and why, consistent with data minimization principles.
- Limit the form to the minimum necessary information needed for the coverage review and avoid collecting sensitive identifiers that are not required for the analysis.
- If the worksheet is used in a regulated client workflow, the audit trail should preserve source materials and the analysis basis so the review can be traced later.
- Use clear field labels and accessible validation so the form remains usable under WCAG 2.1 AA expectations for public-facing forms.
General regulatory context for orientation only — verify current requirements with counsel or the relevant agency before relying on this template for compliance.
What's inside this template
Worksheet Overview
This section sets the review context so anyone reading the worksheet knows who was reviewed, when, and why the analysis was performed.
- Client / Account Name
- Review Type
- Review Date
- Reviewer / Agent Name
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Scope of Review
Briefly describe the lines of business, locations, operations, or assets included in this analysis.
Current Coverage Inventory
This section captures the policy facts needed to compare coverage accurately, including carrier, dates, limits, and deductible or SIR.
- Current Policy Types
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Carrier / Insurer Names
List the carriers currently providing coverage. Use one per line if multiple carriers apply.
- Current Policy Effective Date
- Current Policy Expiration Date
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Primary Aggregate Limit
Enter the aggregate limit if known. Use numeric input only.
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Deductible / Self-Insured Retention
Enter the deductible or SIR amount if applicable.
Exposure Identification
This section defines the client’s actual risk profile so the coverage review is based on operations, size, and exposure drivers rather than assumptions.
- Exposure Categories Present
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Exposure Summary
Describe the operations, assets, services, or activities that create the identified exposures.
- Number of Locations
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Approximate Annual Revenue
Use numeric input only. Do not include currency symbols.
- Approximate Employee Count
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High-Risk Operations or Activities
List any operations that may require specialized coverage, endorsements, or higher limits.
Coverage Gap Analysis
This section records whether a mismatch exists, what kind of gap it is, and why it matters financially or operationally.
- Are there any identified coverage gaps or underinsured exposures?
- Gap Categories
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Gap Details
Describe the specific exposure, the current coverage limitation, and the likely impact if a loss occurs.
- Estimated Financial Impact
- Risk Priority
Recommended Protection
This section turns the analysis into action by documenting the coverage options, owner, and due date for follow-up.
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Recommended Additional Protection
Describe recommended policies, endorsements, limit increases, deductible changes, or risk controls.
- Recommended Coverage Options
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Follow-Up Owner
Name or role responsible for next steps.
- Follow-Up Date
Audit Trail and Submission Notes
This section preserves the source materials, analysis basis, and consent record so the worksheet can be reviewed and trusted later.
- Source Materials Reviewed
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Basis for Coverage Analysis
Summarize the assumptions, limitations, and key facts used to identify the gap.
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Consent to Store Client PII in This Record
Only check if the form includes client PII and the client has been informed how it will be used and retained.
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Submission Notes
Add any final notes, including uncertainties, assumptions, or items requiring further underwriting review.
How to use this template
- Enter the client name, review type, review date, reviewer name, and any scope notes so the worksheet clearly defines what is being reviewed.
- List the current coverage inventory by policy type, carrier, effective date, expiration date, aggregate limit, and deductible or SIR using the actual policy documents as source material.
- Document the client’s exposure profile with the relevant categories, summary notes, locations count, annual revenue, employee count, and any high-risk operations that affect the comparison.
- Mark whether a gap exists, describe the gap categories and details, and estimate the financial impact or loss scenario that makes the gap material.
- Record recommended actions, coverage options, follow-up owner, and follow-up date so the review turns into a tracked next step rather than a static note.
- Attach source materials, state the analysis basis, confirm consent to store any PII, and add submission notes that explain what was reviewed and what still needs confirmation.
Best practices
- Use the actual policy declarations and endorsements when filling out coverage fields, not memory or summary notes.
- Keep exposure categories specific, such as fleet, premises liability, cyber, professional services, or workers’ compensation, so the gap analysis is actionable.
- Use conditional logic for follow-up questions so you do not show irrelevant fields when a client has no locations, no employees, or no high-risk operations.
- Mark required fields only where the review cannot proceed without them, and leave optional fields available for context without forcing unnecessary PII.
- Document the analysis basis in plain language so another reviewer can understand why a gap was flagged.
- Capture the recommended coverage option separately from the gap finding so the worksheet distinguishes the problem from the proposed fix.
- Set the follow-up date before you submit the worksheet so the next action is owned and visible.
What this template typically catches
Issues teams running this template most often surface in practice:
Common use cases
Frequently asked questions
What is this worksheet used for?
This worksheet is used to compare a client’s exposures with their current insurance coverage and document where protection may be missing or insufficient. It gives you one place to record policy details, exposure drivers, gap findings, and recommended follow-up actions. It is especially useful when you need a repeatable review record instead of scattered notes.
When should this template be used?
Use it during onboarding, annual account reviews, renewal preparation, or after a material change such as a new location, new operation, or staffing increase. It also works well after a loss event when you need to reassess whether current limits and policy types still fit the client’s risk profile. If nothing has changed and no review is needed, a full worksheet may be unnecessary.
Who should complete the worksheet?
It is typically completed by an account manager, broker, risk advisor, or operations lead who understands both the client’s exposures and the policy inventory. The client may supply source materials, but the reviewer should own the analysis basis and gap conclusions. If the worksheet includes PII, the person collecting it should confirm consent before storing it.
Does this replace a formal insurance review or legal advice?
No. It supports a structured coverage discussion, but it does not replace policy interpretation by a licensed professional or legal review where needed. The worksheet is best used as a working document to organize facts, identify likely gaps, and route questions to the right owner. Final coverage decisions should be confirmed against the actual policy language.
What are the most common mistakes when using it?
A common mistake is listing policy names without capturing effective dates, limits, and deductibles or SIRs, which makes the comparison incomplete. Another is using vague exposure notes instead of specific categories, locations, headcount, or revenue drivers. Teams also sometimes mark every item as a gap without documenting the analysis basis or the recommended protection.
How can this worksheet be customized for different clients?
You can add or remove exposure categories, adjust the coverage inventory fields for the lines of business you review most often, and expand the recommended actions section for your internal workflow. If a client has multiple entities or locations, add conditional logic or repeatable subsections so you do not force unrelated fields into one form. Keep required fields limited to the data needed for the review.
Can this be integrated into a broader workflow?
Yes. It can feed renewal checklists, account review records, CRM notes, task assignments, or document storage workflows. The audit trail section is useful when you need to attach source materials and preserve the analysis basis for later reference. If your process includes approvals, route the follow-up owner and due date into your task system.
How does this compare with ad-hoc notes or email threads?
Ad-hoc notes often miss key fields like policy expiration, exposure counts, or the reason a gap was flagged. This worksheet creates a consistent structure so the review is easier to compare across clients and easier to revisit at renewal. It also reduces the chance that important follow-up actions are lost in email.
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