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FNSIBK505A
Undertake risk analysis for an insurance broking client

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to brokers who may undertake the risk analysis or arrange for a specialist risk consultant to provide a risk assessment depending on whether the risk portfolio is standard or complex. It may be applied within organisations of various sizes and across a range of customer bases.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse risks for a new or renewal broking client so that potential insurers can determine a premium.

This unit is applicable to individuals working within enterprises and job roles subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements including legislation administered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Co-Requisites

FNSIBK401A

Research and analyse client and industry information for a broking risk assessment

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

apply risk management principles and practices

identify risk specialists for additional input.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

competency is demonstrated in the context of the work environment and conditions specified in the range statement either in a relevant workplace or a closely simulated work environment

access to and the use of a range of common office equipment, technology, software and consumables

access to organisation records

access to organisational policies and procedures.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples, in combination, are appropriate for this unit:

evaluating an integrated activity, which combines the elements of competency for the unit, or a cluster of related units of competency

observing processes and procedures in workplaces

verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills

evaluating samples of work

accessing and validating third party reports

setting and reviewing workplace projects and business simulations or scenarios.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

well-developed communication skills to:

determine and confirm information from clients and others, using questioning and active listening techniques

liaise with others, share information, listen and understand

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

numeracy and IT skills to:

perform calculations related to achieving required outcomes

use computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, specific purpose computer systems) to assist in achieving required outcomes

access and update records electronically

access web-based information services

well-developed literacy skills to read and interpret documentation from a variety of sources and record and consolidate relevant related information

research and analysis skills for accessing and interpreting relevant information

interpersonal skills

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and sequence work

Required knowledge

methods of identifying risks

principles of risk management

understanding of the nature and scope of business

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Risk may include:

how they can occur and impact on the achievement of business objectives

their area of impact

their nature.

Analysis may include:

mathematical calculations or statistics

qualitative and quantitative data or information.

Risk assessment may include:

based on likelihood, consequences and mitigating effects.

Ranked may include:

according to exposure level

consequences/severity

likelihood of occurrence

management priorities/policies.

Controls may include:

measures which limit the impact of risks.

Stakeholders may include:

those within the organisation who have an interest in the function under consideration, including:

policy makers

those providing services

those receiving services from this organisation.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Risk assessment is completed in compliance with brokerage guidelines 
Industry and general environmental information is collected as input to risk analysis 
Specialists with relevant expertise to conduct risk assessment and prepare risk report are recommended to client 
Relevant criteria for selection of specialist is provided to client 
Comprehensive records of risk analysis and actions taken are maintained 
Types of risks are identified and ranked as insurable and uninsurable and how they are to be managed 
Potential losses identified and probability of loss assessed 
Insurable risks classified as standards or above (low risk) or below standard (high risk) 
Controls to minimise effect of potential losses are identified 
Risks to be managed by insurance are identified 
Stakeholders are identified 
Recommendations for insurance and risk management plan covering resources, timing, responsibilities and monitoring and reporting of impact on overall risk exposure are recommended to client 
Views of stakeholders are sought and information is provided to stakeholders at each stage of assessing the organisation's exposure to risks 
Information to prepare accurate broking skip is extracted from risk assessment information 
Information is presented in a manner that allows an insurer to judge the type and extent of cover 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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