DA Specialist

Arthur; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur is seeking a Delegated Authority Specialist to join a growing DA function within a major London Market insurance business in London. Two permanent positions are available for individuals with DA experience to take on broader responsibilities across the delegated lifecycle.

The team seeks candidates with technical DA knowledge and a wider understanding of the London Market, including company and Lloyd’s syndicate experience. Portfolio management exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Delegated Authority experience.
• Experience in the London Market or wider commercial insurance.
• 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 and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Delegated Authority experience

Job description

Delegated Authority SpecialistA 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.