About the Company

Our client is a well-established insurer with a strong reputation in the London Market. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Delegated Authority Manager to join their Governance and Underwriting team.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in overseeing delegated underwriting arrangements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the business in maintaining best practice across its delegated authority framework.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Delegated Authority, you will be responsible for managing delegated authority relationships, overseeing governance processes, and ensuring Coverholders and other delegated partners operate in line with contractual, regulatory and internal requirements.

Working closely with Underwriting, Compliance, Claims and Operations teams, you will provide expert guidance on delegated authority matters while helping to strengthen oversight and improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the oversight and governance of delegated authority arrangements, including Coverholders, MGAs and Third-Party Administrators.
• Coordinate due diligence for new delegated authority partnerships and support approval processes.
• Monitor delegated authority performance through management information, audits and key risk indicators.
• Ensure binding authority agreements remain compliant with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
• Track audit findings and remediation plans, ensuring timely completion of agreed actions.
• Prepare reports and governance papers for senior management committees.
• Work collaboratively with Underwriting, Compliance, Claims and Legal teams to support effective delegated authority management.
• Monitor regulatory and market developments, identifying opportunities to enhance governance frameworks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational efficiency and risk management.

About You

You’ll be an experienced Delegated Authority professional with a strong understanding of London Market insurance operations and governance.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing delegated authority arrangements within the insurance sector.
• Strong understanding of delegated underwriting governance and oversight.
• Knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements and London Market practices.
• Experience reviewing delegated authority agreements and supporting audit activity.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across business functions and with external partners.

Desirable

• Experience working within the London Market or Lloyd’s environment.
• Knowledge of Coverholder governance and delegated authority reporting.
• ACII qualification or progress towards a professional insurance qualification.
• Experience with delegated authority systems and governance tools.

Apply

If you have experience managing delegated authority arrangements and are looking to join a respected insurer in the London Market, please apply online for consideration.