AI Governance & Technology Consulting in Lansing

Lansing is the seat of Michigan state government, the headquarters of some of the state's largest insurance carriers, and home to Michigan State University. Each faces distinct AI governance and compliance challenges — and the nearest national consulting offices are an hour and a half away.

Most national consulting firms serve Lansing from Detroit offices an hour and a half east, if they serve it at all. Our team has direct ties here, including a faculty appointment at Michigan State University College of Law. We work with the institutions, carriers, and agencies that define the Lansing market.

How we serve Lansing and East Lansing

State Government

Independent AI audits, IT compliance, FedRAMP alignment, and CJIS Security Policy compliance for Michigan state agencies adopting AI for benefits administration, fraud detection, and regulatory enforcement.

Insurance Carriers

NAIC Model Bulletin compliance for the insurance carriers headquartered in the Lansing region. AI governance frameworks, bias testing for algorithmic underwriting, and regulatory documentation.

Michigan State University

SOC 2 readiness, IP documentation, technology valuations, and compliance programs for MSU spinoffs from the College of Human Medicine, IQ, and the MSU Innovation Center.

Technology Companies

SOC 2, privacy programs, and AI governance for the region's technology companies and university-backed startups.

Government Contractors

CMMC, FedRAMP, and state-specific IT compliance for companies serving Michigan state agencies and federal facilities.

The insurance governance opportunity

If your organization is an insurance carrier navigating NAIC AI requirements, here's what the timeline looks like:

1

AI system inventory

2 weeks

Identify every AI and algorithmic system used in underwriting, claims, rate-setting, and customer interactions.

2

Risk classification

1 week

Categorize systems by risk level and regulatory exposure.

3

Governance framework

4-6 weeks

Design policies, procedures, and oversight structures aligned to NAIC model bulletin requirements.

4

Bias testing

2-4 weeks

Evaluate algorithmic systems for unfair discrimination in protected classes.

5

Documentation

2-4 weeks

Build the technical documentation regulators expect to see.

We deliver the full program as a fixed-fee engagement. Contact us for a specific scope and quote.

CPA CIPP/US CIPP/E Certified AI Auditor MSE

Frequently asked questions

What does AI governance mean for an insurance carrier?

The NAIC Model Bulletin on AI in Insurance requires governance frameworks, bias testing, documentation, and ongoing monitoring for algorithmic underwriting and claims decisions. We design and implement all of these, combining CPA and Certified AI Auditor credentials that are directly relevant to the insurance regulatory environment.

Do you work with state government agencies?

We serve as independent third-party auditors for AI systems, provide cybersecurity assessments, and assist with IT compliance. As Michigan considers legislation requiring independent AI audits for state systems, we are positioned to provide those assessments.

Are you eligible for Michigan supplier diversity programs?

We are eligible for MSHDA WBE (State of Michigan) and WBENC (national) woman-owned certifications. Michigan state agencies and many large Michigan employers actively seek certified diverse-owned vendors.

What CMMC level do Lansing-area defense contractors need?

Most contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) need CMMC Level 2, which aligns to NIST SP 800-171. We handle CMMC readiness alongside ISO 27001 and SOC 2 in a single engagement, since the frameworks overlap significantly.

Lansing needs AI governance before the mandate arrives

Whether it's NAIC requirements for insurance carriers, proposed state AI audit legislation, or basic cybersecurity compliance for government contractors — the requirements are coming. We help you get ahead of them.