Senior DA Specialist

Harrison Holgate; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Senior Delegated Authority Specialist to oversee diverse delegated underwriting programmes. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience, strong technical skills in underwriting, and excellent relationship management capabilities, working in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in delegated authority or managing general agent roles within insurance.
• Strong technical understanding of delegated authority underwriting and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with global portfolios and international insurance markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a global portfolio of delegated authority programmes, ensuring compliance.
• Provide technical expertise to underwriters and delegated partners.
• Lead due diligence and performance reviews of delegated partners.

Skills

Relationship Management

Risk Assessment

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Professional qualifications such as ACII

Job description

Job Title: Senior Delegated Authority Specialist
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Salary: £80,000 per annum
Team: Delegated Authority
Reporting To: Head of Delegated Authority

Job Title: Senior Delegated Authority Specialist
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Salary: £80,000 per annum
Team: Delegated Authority
Reporting To: Head of Delegated Authority

Role Overview:

We are seeking a technically strong and commercially aware Senior Delegated Authority Specialist to manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of delegated underwriting programmes globally. This role requires deep knowledge of MGA, coverholder, and binding authority arrangements, combined with excellent relationship management and risk assessment skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a global portfolio of delegated authority programmes, ensuring compliance with underwriting mandates, operational guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide technical expertise and support to underwriters, brokers, and delegated partners on underwriting appetite, risk acceptance, and delegated authorities.

• Lead due diligence, performance reviews, and risk assessments of delegated partners to ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory standards.

• Work closely with underwriting, compliance, claims, and operational teams to maintain strong governance and risk management frameworks across delegated authority portfolios.

• Develop and implement delegated authority strategies to support business growth while managing risk and compliance.

• Prepare detailed management information reports covering portfolio performance, risk exposures, and compliance metrics.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement of delegated authority processes and systems.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in delegated authority or managing general agent roles within insurance broking or underwriting environments.

• Strong technical understanding of delegated authority underwriting, compliance frameworks, and regulatory environments across multiple territories.

• Experience working with global portfolios and knowledge of international insurance markets and delegated authority models.

• Proven ability to assess risk, conduct due diligence, and manage delegated authority partners effectively.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and collaborating with cross-functional, global teams.

• Professional qualifications such as ACII or equivalent are preferred.

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