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Delegated authority

Specialists in Delegated Authority for the Insurance Market

 

Enabling smart governance through exceptional hires

Arthur connects experienced professionals with delegated authority (DA) jobs that underpin effective underwriting, compliance, and performance management. From coverholder oversight to bordereaux analysis and regulatory reporting, we help insurers, MGAs, and brokers hire top talent to strengthen delegated authority governance and drive profitable partnerships.

Enabling <B>smart governance </B>through exceptional hires
<B>Specialist talent </B>for a complex, regulated environment

Specialist talent for a complex, regulated environment

With delegated authority playing a critical role in the Lloyd’s and London market, Arthur delivers recruitment solutions across oversight, audit, governance, and performance. Our dedicated team understands the nuances of managing binding authorities and coverholder relationships, and how to find the people who do it best.

Hire senior professionals from Heads of DA to Delegated Audit Managers to lead oversight, review operational strategy or conduct cover holder audits.

Access a wide pool of delegated authority experts for roles in oversight, bordereaux management and DA auditing.

Deploy skilled contractors to manage a DA function, audits, bordereaux challenges or for additional bandwidth at renewal.

We simplify contractor onboarding and compliance for your delegated authority teams.

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Delegated Authority
DA Specialist

Greater London, England

£65000 - £80000 per annum

Permanent

Delegated Authority Specialist A fantastic opportunity to join a growing Delegated Authority function within a major London Market insurance business. Two permanent positions are available for individuals with a good amount of DA experience who are ready to take on broader responsibility across the delegated lifecycle. The team is looking for people who can bring both technical DA knowledge and a wider understanding of the London Market. Experience within a business operating across both company and syndicate platforms would be particularly valuable. Portfolio management experience will also be considered. This is a great opportunity to join a developing function with strong exposure to underwriting and senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities: • Supporting the onboarding and ongoing oversight of Delegated Authority arrangements. • Managing activity across the full lifecycle including renewals and offboarding. • Working closely with Underwriters to support new delegated arrangements and existing business. • Supporting the oversight of governance and control requirements across the DUA portfolio. • Identifying process gaps and supporting improvements across the function. • Producing management information and reporting for senior stakeholders. • Supporting the development of dashboards and improved reporting. • Managing issues through to resolution while maintaining strong oversight of risk and controls. • Working closely with Underwriting, Claims, Risk, Compliance and wider operational teams. • Contributing to projects focused on improving systems and the overall Delegated Authority framework. Experience you’ll need: • Around 2 to 3 years+ of Delegated Authority experience. • Experience within the London Market or wider commercial insurance market. • Exposure to both company and Lloyd’s syndicate business would be highly desirable. • Portfolio management experience will also be considered. • Good understanding of the Delegated Authority lifecycle. • Strong stakeholder management skills. • Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their DA experience and join a team with ambitious plans for growth. Candidates currently working on a fixed term contract who are looking to move into a permanent position will also be considered.
Delegated Authority
Binder technician

Greater London, England

£35000 - £45000 per annum

Permanent

Coverholder Oversight Assistant A great opportunity to join a growing London Market insurance business within its Coverholder Oversight team. This role will give you broad exposure across delegated authority while supporting the management of Coverholder relationships, due diligence and ongoing compliance. You will work closely with the wider business while building strong knowledge across the full Coverholder lifecycle. It is a good move for someone with early Delegated Authority experience who wants to broaden their technical knowledge and develop within a supportive team. Key responsibilities: Supporting the oversight of existing Coverholders and ensuring ongoing compliance with insurer requirements. Assisting with due diligence for prospective new Coverholders. Reviewing due diligence information and identifying any gaps before approval. Supporting Coverholder applications and changes through Lloyd’s Atlas. Completing checks ahead of delegated authority renewals. Monitoring annual compliance requirements and Coverholder attestations. Supporting the scheduling and management of Coverholder and TPA audits. Helping track audit recommendations through to completion. Producing reports for internal committees and senior stakeholders. Working directly with Coverholders to obtain required compliance information. Supporting the onboarding of new brokers, insurers and other external partners. Maintaining accurate records across internal systems. Experience you’ll need: Experience within the Lloyd’s or London Market would be beneficial. Some exposure to Delegated Authority or Coverholder oversight. A good understanding of compliance and due diligence processes would be useful. Strong attention to detail. Confidence working with internal teams and external stakeholders. A proactive approach with a willingness to learn. This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to build a career within Delegated Authority. You will gain exposure across Coverholder oversight, audits, due diligence and regulatory processes while developing within a growing team.
Delegated Authority
DA Manager

Greater London, England

£65000 - £75000 per annum

Permanent

A fantastic opportunity to join a growing London Market insurer in a key Delegated Authority Oversight role. This position will take ownership of governance and assurance across a broad delegated portfolio with real scope to influence how the function develops. A great step for a senior DA Analyst.  You will act as a senior point of expertise for Delegated Authority while working closely with Underwriting, Compliance and external partners. The role offers strong visibility across the business with the opportunity to improve controls, challenge existing processes and help shape best practice as the portfolio continues to grow. Key responsibilities: Taking ownership of the governance and oversight of Delegated Authority arrangements. Managing the full lifecycle of delegated relationships from due diligence and onboarding through to ongoing oversight and renewal. Leading risk based reviews of Coverholders and TPAs. Reviewing underwriting, claims and reporting standards across delegated partners. Monitoring Bordereaux, MI and KPI information to identify emerging risks or areas for improvement. Managing remediation actions following oversight reviews. Producing regular reporting for senior management and governance forums. Supporting compliance monitoring and thematic reviews across delegated business. Identifying and escalating risks, breaches or control weaknesses. Keeping Delegated Authority processes and frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements. Providing guidance to internal teams on Delegated Authority controls and best practice. Building strong relationships with Underwriters, Brokers, capacity providers and external partners. Representing the business at relevant market forums where required. Experience you’ll need: Strong Delegated Authority experience within the London Market. Good understanding of Coverholder and TPA oversight. Experience across due diligence, governance and ongoing delegated oversight. Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting Delegated Authority business. Confidence working with senior stakeholders and challenging where required. A proactive approach with the ability to identify improvements and strengthen existing processes. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Delegated Authority professional who wants broader ownership and more influence. You will join a developing function where your experience and ideas can have a genuine impact on how Delegated Authority oversight is managed.

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Tom
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