Implement new or renewed insurance program for insurance broking clients

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FNSIBK402, 'Implement new or renewed insurance program for insurance broking clients'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Establish relationship with client

1.1 Use appropriate communication skills to establish client’s knowledge level and type of advice required

1.2 Respond to enquiries for advice on new or renewed insurance program by explaining range of insurance products and broking services available, associated fees and charging methodologies, role of adviser or principal responsible for adviser’s conduct and procedures for complaints handling

2. Identify client objectives and risk situation

2.1 Complete risk assessment in compliance with brokerage guidelines to gather appropriate client information and determine client risk profile

2.2 Confirm effective dates for insurance changes with client

2.3 Maintain comprehensive records of risks assessed and actions taken

2.4 Check and review records regularly to ensure information is current

3. Analyse changes to client’s insurance program

3.1 Identify and record in writing all required changes using information gathered

3.2 Compare new and additional risks with current insurance program so that discrepancies are clear

3.3 Consult with client throughout analysis and seek advice about required changes without delay

3.4 Determine need for specialist advice and refer client to appropriate adviser for higher level or specialist advice if required

3.5 Obtain client declarations as required by underwriter

4. Negotiate program changes with insurers as required

4.1 Obtain terms to meet client requirements

4.2 Clarify terms required for renewal and change of client's insurance with insurers

5. Communicate options to client and obtain instructions

5.1 Advise clients about outcomes of negotiation with insurers to enable informed decisions to be made

5.2 Clarify options for client that specify client benefits and disadvantages

5.3 Present justified recommendations clearly to clients, responding to questions as required

5.4 Obtain client instructions to enable precise action to be taken

5.5 Forward renewal notices to client at least 14 days before policy expiry according to organisational timeframe requirements

6. Provide ongoing service where requested by client

6.1 Agree on type and form of ongoing service with client

6.2 Explain fees and costs of ongoing services and confirm client understanding

6.3 Provide ongoing service as requested by client


Qualifications and Skillsets

FNSIBK402 appears in the following qualifications:

  • FNS41710 - Certificate IV in Insurance Broking
  • FNS30610 - Certificate III in Insurance Broking
  • FNS30615 - Certificate III in Insurance Broking