Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with FNS Financial Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and supervise liaison with insurance bodies. It encompasses establishing insurer liaison, supervising the claim procedures, managing complex claims and managing risk.
It applies to individuals who use analytical skills and systematic approaches to liaise with insurance bodies and oversee specific organisational processes.
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.
Unit Sector
Superannuation
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 insurer liaison |
1.1 Identify organisational procedures for insurance arrangements 1.2 Determine insurance performance measures 1.3 Establish contact with insurer and maintain regular liaison 1.4 Determine insurance premiums payment details 1.5 Establish procedures for processing claims 1.6 Obtain paperwork required to undertake activities 1.7 Provide insurer with information to maintain accurate member records |
2. Manage risk |
2.1 Assess risk of member profile with insurer 2.2 Undertake procedures to reduce risk in line with organisational procedures 2.3 Assess claims documentation and generate reports for trustee 2.4 Implement trustee decisions on claims and risk management procedures |
3. Supervise claim procedures |
3.1 Monitor performance requirements for insurer 3.2 Provide insurer with information as required to process claim 3.3 Refer disputed claims to complaints procedure |
4. Manage complex claims |
4.1 Gather documentation for complex claims and prepare for insurer 4.2 Check claim applications against conditions identified in trust deed 4.3 Incorporate claim beneficiaries into claims processing procedure 4.4 Compile claim correspondence in accordance with conditions identified in trust deed, relevant legislation and organisational procedures 4.5 Forward claim correspondence to insurer |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Writing |
1.2, 1.3-1.5, 1.7, 3.2, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5 |
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Oral Communication |
1.3, 3.2 |
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Numeracy |
1.4, 1.7, 2.1, 2.3, 3.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 2.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Interact with others |
1.3, 1.7, 3.1, 4.5 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.7, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.3-4.5 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FNSSUP502 Supervise insurer liaison |
FNSSUP502A Supervise insurer liaison |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Edits, deletions and reordering of performance criteria to reflect industry practice. |
No equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c7200cc8-0566-4f04-b76f-e89fd6f102fe