An assessment of database management practices and data integrity measures at Delta Life Insurance Company Limited

Abstract

This Internship report is a comprehensive assessment of the database management process and data integrity controls of Delta Life Insurance Company Limited, based on a three-month internship with the company‟s IT department. The internship was a requirement for a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from BRAC University, and it was a valuable learning experience to apply my academic knowledge into practice. During the internship, I performed technical and non-technical tasks such as recording purchase requisition information and data entry into the company's inventory software. These contributions assisted in precise inventory levels, effective purchasing cycles and cost control. I have gained practical experience in procurement and tracing inventories and understanding of the company's practice within the database and an overall understanding of the insurance business. While Delta Life has an "AAA" financial health rating and is having consistent growth in net premium, the report does identify concerning trends including the reduction of cash and cash equivalents and life funds. The report identifies internal concerns and recommends significant improvements including strengthening system integration to prevent redundancy, use of automated validation rules and frequent disaster recovery tests. It also recommends maintaining stronger audit trials and monitoring users to detect unauthorized activities.