Delegated Underwriting Specialist

Harrison Holgate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist insurer in London seeks a Delegated Underwriting Specialist to enhance its underwriting strategy. You will assist in managing the onboarding, governance, and oversight of coverholders, engaging closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in delegated underwriting, a solid understanding of the Lloyd’s and Company markets, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary with a strong benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Strong benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Delegated Underwriting Authority (DUA).
• Strong knowledge of Lloyd’s and Company markets.
• Solid understanding of underwriting governance and compliance.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support due diligence, onboarding, and renewal of coverholders.
• Manage stakeholders across Underwriting, Claims, and Operations.
• Ensure processes align with governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Produce management information on onboarding and performance.
• Coordinate delegated underwriting review meetings.
• Maintain audit trails and management information.
• Support bordereau management and reporting.
• Continuously improve systems, processes, and controls.

Skills

Proven experience within DUA

Strong knowledge of Lloyd’s and Company markets

Solid understanding of underwriting governance

Confident communicator

Strong analytical skills

Experience using PAS and Lloyd’s systems

Tools

Crystal

Atlas

DCOM

DAM

Job description

Delegated Underwriting Specialist
Location: City of London
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Strong Benefits

A leading specialist insurer operating across the Lloyd’s and Company markets is looking to hire a Delegated Underwriting Specialist to support and help drive its delegated underwriting strategy across multiple classes of business. This is a highly visible role working closely with senior leadership, underwriting teams, and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Lloyd’s.

You will play a key part in delivering the delegated underwriting business plan, with responsibility for the onboarding, governance and oversight of coverholders and binding authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting due diligence, onboarding, and renewal of coverholders and binding authorities
• Managing internal and external stakeholders across Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations
• Ensuring delegated underwriting processes align with governance and regulatory frameworks
• Producing accurate management information on onboarding, performance, and oversight
• Coordinating delegated underwriting review meetings and evidencing appropriate sign-off
• Maintaining robust DU records, audit trails, and MI
• Supporting bordereau management, audits, and reporting requirements
• Continuously reviewing and improving systems, processes, and controls

About You

• Proven experience within DUA
• Strong knowledge of Lloyd’s and Company markets
• Solid understanding of underwriting governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
• Confident communicator able to manage senior stakeholders and challenging conversations
• Strong analytical, organisational, and reporting skills
• Experience using PAS and Lloyd’s systems such as Crystal, Atlas, DCOM, DAM, and onboarding tools

If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please get in touch.

07436035137
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