Delegated Authority Specialist

Job description

Job Title: Delegated Authority Specialist

Location: City of London

Salary: £50,000 - £80,000 plus extremely attractive benefits and highly attractive bonus potential

Working Pattern: Full Time Hybrid - 2-3 days office-based plus remote working

Job Type: Binding Authorities / Delegated Authorities

Class of Business: All Lines

About the Role

Our client is seeking a candidate with DA experience primarily for the development, maintenance, and oversight of the firm’s Delegated Authority (DA) business to support strategic growth, ensure profitability, and maintain compliance with regulatory and market standards. You will be reporting to the Delegated Authority Manager. This role provides firm-wide governance of all DA activity across broking teams

The successful person can expect to join a highly regarded business with an outstanding market pedigree, working with a highly personable and engaging Manager, and a fantastic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the DA Manager in the ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of the firm's DA Governance Control Framework.
• Conduct detailed pre-placement and post-placement reviews of Market Reform Contracts (MRCs) to ensure alignment with the authorised business plan and adherence to governance standards.
• Maintain the central register of all DA agreements, Line Slips, and associated facilities, ensuring accuracy and completeness for audit and reporting purposes.
• Monitor market developments and regulatory changes to ensure the firm's DA operations remain compliant and effective.
• Manage the end-to-end process for the approval of new Coverholders, Line Slips, renewals, and mid-term amendments, coordinating with broking teams, compliance, and management.
• Ensure all pre- and post-bind operational practices for DA business are completed in accordance with the established control framework.

Key Skills & Experience

The client is seeking someone with proven experience in a Delegated Authority role, gained in either a broking or underwriting environment, with a solid technical understanding of the structure and mechanics of Delegated Authority contracts and line slips.

You should be highly proficient in Lloyd’s systems, including Atlas, DCOM, DAM and Lineage, with a strong understanding of industry practices and regulatory requirements, as well as demonstrate sound knowledge of FCA principles, Lloyd’s Bylaws, Minimum Standards and IUA procedures, with an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.

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All applicants must have a permanent right to work in the UK

G J Associates is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

G J Associates is a boutique recruitment business specialising in insurance recruitment within the London Insurance Market. With extensive experience recruiting across Broking Houses, Syndicates, Insurers and Lloyd’s Managing Agents, we handle roles from Administrators to Senior Executives.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English