Insurance Broker – ANZSCO 222113

Description
Operates as an independent agent to sell life, fire, accident, industrial or other forms of insurance for a range of insurance companies. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level
2

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Skills Assessment Authority: VETASSESS

Group: 2221 Financial Brokers

Description
operate as independent agents to facilitate the trading of commodities and arrange insurance and loans of money on behalf of clients.
Tasks
  • monitoring commodity prices, trends and other factors affecting the supply and demand for commodities
  • negotiating the purchase and sale of commodities such as grains, wool, minerals and metals
  • determining the specific financial and insurance requirements of clients, and researching and reviewing available finance and insurance products for suitability to meet clients’ requirements
  • analysing clients’ financial status, discussing financial options and developing financial strategies
  • recommending loan combinations that meet clients’ needs
  • interviewing prospective clients to explain insurance policy conditions, risks covered, premium rates and benefits, and to make recommendations on the amount and type of cover
  • arranging insurance, home loan mortgages and other types of finance for clients through banks, lenders, financiers and insurance companies
  • preparing documents which set out the conditions of finance, repayments and loan periods
  • identifying and advising on significant risk changes to clients’ insurance
  • broking complex and commercial leases, equipment finance, commercial finance, project finance and finance for property developers
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.

Occupations in this Group
  • 222111 Commodities Trader
  • 222112 Finance Broker
  • 222113 Insurance Broker
  • 222199 Financial Brokers nec