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PRDRE10A Manage agency risk - Unit descriptor

This unit deals with minimising risk to all aspects of agency business.

Element

Performance criteria

  1. Analyse potential risks to agency and clients.
1.1 Objectives of agency and client are confirmed by consultation with key personnel and reference to available information.
1.2 Likelihood of risk to objectives is assessed against an inventory of the current and planned agency/client assets, functions and existing risk management strategies.
  1. Implement agency policies and procedures to minimise risk.
2.1 Causes of potential risk or existing threat to agency/client objectives are accurately identified.
2.2 Potential sources of risk or threat are thoroughly evaluated to establish extent of risk and correct procedures implemented to minimise risk in line with agency policy.
  1. Establish ongoing monitoring and reporting systems to minimise risk to agency and clients.
3.1 Potential risks are determined by monitoring risk environment with consideration of agency/client role, location and market stability.
3.2 All potential risks/threats experienced by like organisations are assessed for relevance and the need to implement precautionary action.
3.3 All risk information is accurately recorded to enable frequency and extent of potential threats to be remedied according to agency policy.
  1. Ensure security of managed properties.
4.1 Agency business objectives and asset security are maintained by establishing appropriate insurance arrangements.
4.2 All premium payments and claims are made in accordance with agency/client and insurance company requirements.