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FNSISV406
Use specialist terminology in insurance claims

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand, use and respond to information involving specialist terminology, such as medical or legal terminology (and processes), in insurance claims.

It applies to individuals employed in job roles involving use of specialist medical and legal terminology in a range of insurance sectors and may be applied within organisations of various sizes and across a range of client bases.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Interpret documents and instructions

1.1 Receive, understand and document written and oral instructions for a claim, using specialist terminology

1.2 Interpret accurately claims documentation containing specialist terminology

1.3 Use checklists and sources of information for specialist terminology in claims, where appropriate

1.4 Understand abbreviations for specialist terms and related processes associated with insurance claims

1.5 Seek clarification when necessary

2. Use appropriate specialist terminology

2.1 Use appropriate specialist terminology in both written and oral communication with internal and external parties related to claim

2.2 Use, spell and pronounce correctly specialist terminology related to insurance claims in appropriate context

2.3 Present claims documentation to designated person for verification, if required

3. Apply specialist terminology

3.1 Use specialist terminology correctly in completion of insurance claims tasks

3.2 Seek assistance or clarification from specialist representatives or designated person as required

3.3 Conduct all tasks within accepted organisational and ethical codes of conduct, including those relating to maintaining confidentiality, privacy and compliance

4. Extend understanding of specialist terminology

4.1 Identify and seek clarification of gaps in knowledge, such as relevant legislation, through appropriate source or person

4.2 Identify and use, where appropriate, abbreviations for commonly used specialist terms and associated processes for insurance claims

4.3 Answer questions or define terms relating to specialist terminology used in insurance

Evidence of the ability to:

accurately interpret instructions containing commonly used specialist terminology and abbreviations

review and update knowledge of specialist terminology used in insurance

use specialist terminology in insurance appropriately for the situation

access an appropriate person or source of information to clarify instructions or to locate missing information

explain specialist terminology and processes to others in simple, non-specialist language with non-disclosable information remaining confidential

conduct all work within accepted organisational and ethical codes of conduct including those relating to maintaining confidentiality, privacy and compliance.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain legal, financial and ethical consequences of misusing terminology used in specialist insurance products

explain the importance of wording of insurance policies in keeping with the organisation or industry sector

outline organisational policy, procedures, underwriting and claims guidelines and levels of authority

describe policy coverage and/or requirements and procedures in relation to communication and the release of information, security and confidentiality

identify and apply relevant legislation, regulatory guidelines and industry sector codes of practice

outline types and/or categories of specialist insurance policies

explain relevant legal terminology:

insurance law

commonly used legal terminology in insurance

appropriate use of legal terminology in employee’s area of responsibility within an insurance context

relevant legal process as it relates to insurance and/or legal claims proceedings

explain relevant terminology relating to medical conditions used in medical insurance.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the insurance services field of work and include access to:

organisational records

organisational policy, procedures, legislation and regulations as they relate to contracts of insurance

a range of common technology and software.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Interpret documents and instructions

1.1 Receive, understand and document written and oral instructions for a claim, using specialist terminology

1.2 Interpret accurately claims documentation containing specialist terminology

1.3 Use checklists and sources of information for specialist terminology in claims, where appropriate

1.4 Understand abbreviations for specialist terms and related processes associated with insurance claims

1.5 Seek clarification when necessary

2. Use appropriate specialist terminology

2.1 Use appropriate specialist terminology in both written and oral communication with internal and external parties related to claim

2.2 Use, spell and pronounce correctly specialist terminology related to insurance claims in appropriate context

2.3 Present claims documentation to designated person for verification, if required

3. Apply specialist terminology

3.1 Use specialist terminology correctly in completion of insurance claims tasks

3.2 Seek assistance or clarification from specialist representatives or designated person as required

3.3 Conduct all tasks within accepted organisational and ethical codes of conduct, including those relating to maintaining confidentiality, privacy and compliance

4. Extend understanding of specialist terminology

4.1 Identify and seek clarification of gaps in knowledge, such as relevant legislation, through appropriate source or person

4.2 Identify and use, where appropriate, abbreviations for commonly used specialist terms and associated processes for insurance claims

4.3 Answer questions or define terms relating to specialist terminology used in insurance

Evidence of the ability to:

accurately interpret instructions containing commonly used specialist terminology and abbreviations

review and update knowledge of specialist terminology used in insurance

use specialist terminology in insurance appropriately for the situation

access an appropriate person or source of information to clarify instructions or to locate missing information

explain specialist terminology and processes to others in simple, non-specialist language with non-disclosable information remaining confidential

conduct all work within accepted organisational and ethical codes of conduct including those relating to maintaining confidentiality, privacy and compliance.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain legal, financial and ethical consequences of misusing terminology used in specialist insurance products

explain the importance of wording of insurance policies in keeping with the organisation or industry sector

outline organisational policy, procedures, underwriting and claims guidelines and levels of authority

describe policy coverage and/or requirements and procedures in relation to communication and the release of information, security and confidentiality

identify and apply relevant legislation, regulatory guidelines and industry sector codes of practice

outline types and/or categories of specialist insurance policies

explain relevant legal terminology:

insurance law

commonly used legal terminology in insurance

appropriate use of legal terminology in employee’s area of responsibility within an insurance context

relevant legal process as it relates to insurance and/or legal claims proceedings

explain relevant terminology relating to medical conditions used in medical insurance.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the insurance services field of work and include access to:

organisational records

organisational policy, procedures, legislation and regulations as they relate to contracts of insurance

a range of common technology and software.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Receive, understand and document written and oral instructions for a claim, using specialist terminology 
Interpret accurately claims documentation containing specialist terminology 
Use checklists and sources of information for specialist terminology in claims, where appropriate 
Understand abbreviations for specialist terms and related processes associated with insurance claims 
Seek clarification when necessary 
Use appropriate specialist terminology in both written and oral communication with internal and external parties related to claim 
Use, spell and pronounce correctly specialist terminology related to insurance claims in appropriate context 
Present claims documentation to designated person for verification, if required 
Use specialist terminology correctly in completion of insurance claims tasks 
Seek assistance or clarification from specialist representatives or designated person as required 
Conduct all tasks within accepted organisational and ethical codes of conduct, including those relating to maintaining confidentiality, privacy and compliance 
Identify and seek clarification of gaps in knowledge, such as relevant legislation, through appropriate source or person 
Identify and use, where appropriate, abbreviations for commonly used specialist terms and associated processes for insurance claims 
Answer questions or define terms relating to specialist terminology used in insurance 

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