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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Apply knowledge and understanding of captives as a method of alternative risk transfer 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242599  Apply knowledge and understanding of captives as a method of alternative risk transfer 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Insurance and Investment 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard is intended for Intermediaries who give advice relating to risk finance and to learners who work I the field of risk management. It introduces Captives as a means of risk management and will be useful for Senior Managers of insurance organisations, Lawyers, Accountants and Reinsurers.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Demonstrating knowledge of captives as a risk management vehicle.
  • Explaining when a captive becomes viable.
  • Proposing a solution for a corporate client using a captive to manage risk. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at Level 4. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this Unit Standard is:
  • Captives include, but are not limited to, sole and rented captives. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of captives as a risk management vehicle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of a captive is explained with reference to ownership, solvency and related legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Reasons why Corporates elect to form captives are explained with reference to share values, self insurance and alternative risk transfer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Different types of captives used for risk management are explained with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain when a captive becomes viable. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The relationship between a captive and other methods of alternative risk transfer is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Conditions necessary for a captive to be viable are explained with reference to decisions of a Board of a Corporate and the intermediary. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The advantages and disadvantages of captives are explained with reference to the risk appetite of an organisation, tax, reinsurance and assets. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Propose a solution for a corporate client using a captive to manage risk. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The financials of a corporate client are analysed to determine whether a captive would be viable. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The implications for the corporate client in establishing a captive are explained with reference to employees, insurance expertise, resources and facilities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A proposal for a captive is presented and substantiated to the Board of a specific corporate client. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a candidate against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or ETQA where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) exists with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA or ETQA where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) exists with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is capable of identifying and solving problems in which responses show that responsible decisions using critical thinking have been made in proposing a captive as a means of managing risk for a corporate client. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner is capable of collecting, organising and critically evaluating information in analysing the financials of a corporate client and determining the viability of a captive. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The learner is capable of communicating effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills presenting and substantiating a proposal to the Board of a corporate client. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The learner is capable of demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems in understanding the role of captives in the management of risk. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Search words: captives, alternative risk transfer, risk management. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  57918   National Certificate: Short Term Insurance  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  INSETA 
    Elective  66611   National Certificate: Wealth Management  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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