Delegated Underwriting Authority Specialist

Harrison Holgate; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Holgate are working with a global insurer to appoint a Delegated Authority Specialist in London. The role focuses on managing delegated underwriting relationships, ensuring compliance and risk controls across international operations, with a hybrid London-based setup.

You will work with underwriters, risk and compliance teams to streamline processes, deliver robust dashboards and provide leadership in operational excellence. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in delegated underwriting within insurance.
• Knowledge of delegated authority frameworks and outsourcing standards.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of DUA/DA activities.
• Collaborate with underwriting, risk, compliance and leadership.
• Improve risk controls and promote operational excellence.
• Produce management reporting dashboards.

Skills

Delegated underwriting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Data interrogation & reporting tools

Tools

Risk management software

Outsourcing software

Data visualization tools

Job description

Delegated Authority Specialist London / Hybrid Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of commercial insurance at a global level? My client is seeking a dynamic Delegated Underwriting Authority Specialist to join their team in this newly created position. This critical position offers the opportunity to support and enhance delegated underwriting relationships, ensuring excellence in service, compliance and risk management across international operations.

As a key player within the team, you will oversee the end-to-end life-cycle of DUA and DA activities, working closely with underwriters, risk teams, compliance professionals and senior leadership. Your expertise will help streamline processes, improve risk controls, and promote a culture of operational excellence.

About You

• Extensive experience in insurance, specifically within delegated underwriting
• Strong knowledge of delegated authority frameworks, risk management systems and outsourcing standards
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proficiency in risk management and outsourcing software, including data interrogation and reporting tools

Nice to Have

• Experience in project management and process modernisation initiatives
• Familiarity with international regulatory standards relating to outsourcing and delegated authority
• Advanced data visualisation skills and experience with management reporting dashboards