Financial Services
There are two qualifications in the Australian Security Academy's Financial services program.
The Diploma of Financial Services (Loss Adjusting) is the qualification for Loss Adjusters who conduct investigations, quantify loss, set reserves, report to and negotiate settlements of General Insurance and Business Insurance Claims on behalf of Insurers and Corporations. Typical claims include, home burglary and arson, home and contents, personal injury, public liability, business interruption and income protection.
The Certificate III in Financial Services (Mercantile Agent) is the qualification for people usually working as a third party on behalf of a client(s) who collect debts, repossess goods ensure correct legal service of documentation. The majority of people who work in this field are usually referred to as Mercantile Agents. This qualification is required by NSW and Tasmanian Legislation for those people seeking a commercial agent’s license.
