FNSISV521Settle non-routine and complex insurance claims

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What an assessment for FNSISV521 must cover

47 assessable components: 5 elements (24 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 10 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine terms and conditions of settlement

  • 1.1Determine and evaluate non-routine aspects of claim and parties involved according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.2Determine settlement terms according to policy wording, legislation, organisational policies and procedures, codes of practice, and any relevant transfer of monies procedures
  • 1.3Identify type and level of variation to standard claims settlement and determine type of required negotiation and mediation
  • 1.4Perform reconciliations as required

2 Negotiate and communicate settlement terms

  • 2.1Communicate terms and conditions of settlement offer to client and associated parties according to claims procedures and within required timeframes
  • 2.2Assess need for adjustment based on response by client and associated parties on terms of settlement offer
  • 2.3Negotiate settlement terms, where required, and reach mutual agreement
  • 2.4Meet obligations and determine settlement for minimal loss to organisation
  • 2.5Document negotiated settlement and agreements
  • 2.6Update terms of settlement offer as required and advise client and associated parties within required timeframes

3 Document and communicate liability decisions

  • 3.1Review liability decision and confirm compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice
  • 3.2Provide statement of claims and disclaimer as required
  • 3.3Document liability decisions, evidence, and information considered
  • 3.4Communicate decision to required stakeholders
  • 3.5Determine if payment falls within individual authority limits, and if not refer claim to required stakeholders

4 Finalise settlement

  • 4.1Verify and recommend final payment and breakdown of costs to be paid to relevant stakeholders within required timeframes once settlement is reached
  • 4.2Obtain settlement release from client and third party, as required
  • 4.3Obtain discharge and determine potential for further liability

5 Finalise claim documentation and identify required changes to policies or procedures

  • 5.1Document claim circumstances for consideration in portfolio review and make recommendation to underwriter
  • 5.2Review policies and procedures to minimise further loss in similar circumstances, as required
  • 5.3Recommend changes to policies and procedures and monitor effectiveness of the review process
  • 5.4Record actions, procedures and outcomes according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 5.5Communicate advice regarding claims settlement to required stakeholders according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 5.6Maintain finalised claims files according to required organisational policy, legislative requirements, and codes of practice

Performance evidence

  • Settle at least one non-routine and complex insurance claim.
  • Document revised terms of claim based on review of non-routine claims and communicate to required parties.
  • Recommend modifications or report on potential changes to organisational policies and procedures to protect the organisation from future losses.

Knowledge evidence

  • legislative requirements, regulatory guidelines and industry sector compliance requirements and codes of practice as they apply to: insurance contracts, insurance claims, consumer protection, Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Act and Austrac
  • organisational policies, procedures, codes of practice, insurance guidelines, levels of authority and accountabilities required to settle non-routine and complex insurance claims
  • dispute resolution bodies relevant to claim, and procedures for interacting with them
  • key features of financial transactions and settlement documentation
  • level and conditions at which claims should be escalated
  • procedures for applying legal precedents to determine and negotiate terms and conditions of settlement
  • organisational business objectives relating to settling non-routine and complex insurance claims
  • roles, responsibilities and jurisdiction of specialists and other authorities relevant to settling non-routine and complex insurance claims
  • insurance fundamentals and methods to interpret, comprehend and apply policy wording, including rights of subrogation
  • types and categories of insurance policies and insurance trends in non-routine and complex insurance claims

Foundation skills

  • Numeracy: Interprets charts, graphs and statistical information to calculate settlement offers
  • Oral communication: Uses active listening and questioning techniques to convey and clarify information. Presents complex information in formal situations using convincing language, tone and pace suitable to audience and purpose
  • Reading: Analyses and consolidates information and data from a range of sources against defined criteria and requirements
  • Writing: Records information and prepares correspondence and documentation using required language and organisational formats and protocols
  • Initiative and enterprise: Investigates new and innovative ideas as a means to continuously improve policies and processes through consultation and formal and analytical thinking
  • Planning and organising: Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload, negotiating key aspects with others and taking into account capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness
  • Problem solving: Responds to problems requiring immediate resolution, drawing on past experiences to focus on the cause rather than the symptom
  • Self-management: Manages conflict with clients and associated parties by identifying contributing factors and implementing strategies to resolve disputes
  • Team work: Implements strategies for a diverse range of colleagues and clients to build rapport and foster strong relationships
  • Technology: Uses digital technologies to access, enter, check and store information

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What does an assessment tool for FNSISV521 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FNSISV521 needs to address all 47 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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