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Policy Services Managers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Policy Services Managers direct a complete range of satisfactory services to policyholders. They supervise and train subordinates to provide prompt and courteous responses to customers' enquiries and requests.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Detail oriented

Policy Services Managers must pay attention to details when examining documentation.

Analytical skills

Policy Services Managers must evaluate information carefully and be able to make final decision.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A recognised bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, insurance or equivalent

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $10,000-$20,000

Monthly Salary $30,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $40,000-$60,000

Work Environment

  • Policy Services Managers generally work in an office setting. They need to work overtime to meet deadlines.

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