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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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DA Specialist - Syndicate

Greater London, England

£0 - £80000 per annum

Permanent

Senior DUA Analyst We are partnering with a leading insurer to recruit a Senior DUA Analyst focused on the Lloyd’s market. Ideal for an established Senior DA Analyst seeking a fresh challenge or a strong DA Analyst ready to step up. You will take on broad technical responsibility and work closely with underwriters to oversee delegated relationships across new and existing business. With Delegated Authority a key area of investment and growth this is your chance to help shape a developing function. You will have the opportunity to influence processes and strengthen oversight through meaningful project involvement while building relationships with senior stakeholders across the business. Key responsibilities: • Supporting the oversight of delegated underwriting arrangements throughout their lifecycle from onboarding through to renewal. • Working closely with underwriters to support new delegated arrangements and the servicing of existing business. • Reviewing coverholder due diligence and identifying areas requiring further investigation. • Providing technical guidance on DA procedures and relevant Lloyd’s requirements. • Working with risk and compliance teams to address control weaknesses and oversee remedial actions. • Identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve the quality of DA information. • Contributing to projects that enhance systems and strengthen the wider control framework. • Building effective relationships across underwriting and operational teams to resolve queries and progress priorities. Experience you’ll need: • Strong Delegated Authority experience within the Lloyd’s market. • A sound understanding of binding authorities and coverholder oversight. • Experience supporting onboarding and ongoing monitoring of delegated relationships. • Confidence working with underwriters and engaging with senior stakeholders. • The ability to investigate issues and recommend practical solutions. • Strong attention to detail with the judgement to challenge information and escalate concerns. • A proactive approach to improving processes and taking ownership of your work. If you are ready for greater responsibility and the opportunity to help shape a growing DA function get in touch to find out more.
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Senior Delegated Authority Lead

Greater London, England

£80000 - £95000 per annum

Permanent

An opportunity to take a lead role within a growing Delegated Authority team at a major insurer. Building on your technical experience you will support complex delegated arrangements and help shape how the business manages its relationships from initial onboarding through to ongoing oversight. This newly created position offers broader business exposure and the chance to influence projects that improve how the team operates. With scope to mentor colleagues and potentially take on management responsibilities it is an excellent move for someone ready for greater ownership within DA. Key responsibilities: • Providing technical guidance on delegated arrangements and supporting colleagues with complex queries. • Working closely with underwriting teams to support new business proposals and oversee existing relationships. • Taking a leading role in projects to improve DA systems and simplify processes. • Helping strengthen controls and ensuring issues are identified and resolved effectively. • Building relationships across underwriting and operations alongside risk and compliance teams. • Supporting the development of colleagues and helping coordinate team priorities. • Contributing to the wider development of the DA function as the business grows. Experience you’ll need: • Strong Delegated Authority experience within the London or Company Market. • A sound understanding of delegated arrangements and the controls required throughout their lifecycle. • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and providing practical technical guidance. • Experience improving processes or contributing to projects. • The ability to take ownership and support others through complex decisions. • An interest in developing your leadership skills. Previous management experience could be useful but is not essential. If you are looking to build on your technical expertise and take on a broader role with scope to develop as a leader get in touch for more details.
Delegated Authority
Delegated Authority Analyst

Greater London, England

£45000 - £50000 per annum

Permanent

Delegated Authority Analyst We are supporting a growing specialty insurance business with the appointment of a Delegated Authority Analyst. This is a broad opportunity to support binding authority business and take ownership of key operational activities across the DA lifecycle. Working closely with the Head of Delegated Authority and experienced senior colleagues you will help shape processes as the function develops. The role offers varied technical exposure and the opportunity to build your expertise within a growing team. Key responsibilities: • Supporting the setup and ongoing management of binding authority arrangements. • Reviewing binder documentation and endorsements alongside senior colleagues. • Coordinating renewals and keeping key deadlines on track. • Monitoring coverholder performance and escalating issues requiring attention. • Maintaining accurate contract records and policy administration data. • Preparing management information to support oversight and governance meetings. • Assisting with bordereaux checks and resolving reporting queries when required. • Identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational processes. Experience you’ll need: • Previous experience in Delegated Authority or a relevant London Market operations role. • A good understanding of binding authorities and delegated underwriting arrangements. • Familiarity with bordereaux reporting and Lloyd’s oversight requirements. • Strong organisational skills with confidence managing your own workload. • Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving queries. If you are looking to broaden your DA experience and contribute to a developing function get in touch for more details.

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Tom O'Dell
Delegated Authority

Tom
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