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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine terms and conditions of risk acceptability
  2. Communicate result of risk assessment
  3. Evaluate client response
  4. Negotiate agreement
  5. Issue interim cover where required

Required Skills

Required skills

welldeveloped communication skills to

determine and confirm information using questioning and active listening as required

relate effectively to customers

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 webbased information services

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

selfmanagement skills for complying with ethical legal and procedural requirements research and analysis skills for accessing and interpreting relevant information

organisational skills including the ability to plan and sequence work

Required knowledge

ecommerce processes

industry market position relative to productline of business

industry sector compliance requirements such as the General Insurance Code of Practice

organisation or industry sector policy wording

organisation policy procedures underwriting guidelines and authorities eg best underwriting guides BUG and loss control guides

organisation products

reinsurance treaty and facultative

relative industry hazards

relevant legislation regulatory guidelines and industry sector compliance requirements such as

Insurance Contracts Act

Privacy Act

Trade Practices

Corporations Act

risk prevention methods and application

Evidence Required

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

interpret and comply with all legal obligations and organisation procedures in order to identify and thoroughly assess risks and develop a suitable policy

apply sound understanding of relevant organisation products and services

correctly interpret and apply underwriting guidelines and procedures

identify and investigate risk as it relates to new business in accordance with underwriting and organisation guidelines

complete and file documentation in accordance with organisation guidelines

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 organisation 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

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

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 acceptance information may include:

amendments

assessor reports

broker slips

claims

for NZ: the New Zealand Claims Register

general knowledge

legal cases

pre-underwriting report

previous insurers

proposals

publications (industry associations and trade journals)

stock exchange

surveys

telephone contacts.

Terms and conditions of risk acceptance may include:

additional exclusions

adequate reinsurance cover

endorsements

excesses/deductibles

extensions

insurance history

internal and industry statistics

pricing

quality of risk

risk factors

risk improvement requirements

sub-limits

variations in policy wording.

Risk acceptance criteria may include:

class of business

driving and/or accident history

insurance history

locality

minimum security levels.

The client may be:

represented by an insurance broker or agent (letters of appointment will be necessary if there has been a change of agent or broker).

Rejection of risk refers to:

advising a client or broker/agent of non-acceptance of risk.

Disclosure requirements may be met:

in a variety of ways according to the way the business is written (e.g. proposal, telephone, facsimile, e-commerce).

Initial documentation includes:

any interim cover

revised document (endorsement or new business certificate).