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Delegated Underwriting

Summary

Delegated underwriting is now a major part of the Lloyd’s underwriting and broking market. This participative delegated underwriting training workshop provides a good foundation knowledge of the procedures and practices involved in delegated underwriting.

It helps delegates understand why insurers delegate underwriting authority and looks at the advantages and disadvantages of delegated underwriting, the key elements of a binding authority agreement, the legal aspects and the claims handling process.

Our delegated underwriting training workshop is suitable for staff from underwriting, broking and claims disciplines looking to gain a deeper understanding of delegated underwriting and the different regulations and issues that affect it.

Course Content

  • Why delegate? Advantages and disadvantages
  • Consideration of different types of binding authority agreements
  • What influences the choice of coverholder
  • The role and responsibilities of the cover holder, broker and underwriter
  • Management Information: Keeping underwriters informed
  • Oversight exercised by underwriters in their dealings with coverholders
  • Determining suitable levels of authority that coverholders can utilise
  • How coverholders earn money and the management of any inherent conflicts of interest
  • Conduct Risk considerations encountered when delegating underwriting authority
  • Claims issues and management
  • Best Practice Procedures

Learning Objectives

  • Understand why insurers delegate certain aspects of their underwriting as well as its advantages and disadvantages
  • Develop an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the coverholder and their relationship with underwriters including legal aspects
  • Be familiar with the key elements of a binding authority agreement
  • Ensure the underwriter/coverholder relationship is beneficial to both parties
  • Successfully manage conflicts of interest that can arise when binding authority agreements are used
  • Understand the key aspects of the claim handling process when this is delegated to a coverholder
  • Understand how the market is regulated in relation to delegated authorities.

Ready to book?

Simply complete the booking form with your details and a member of our team will be in touch with the next available dates. 

Any questions?  

If you’re not quite sure if this course is suitable or are looking for further information, call our team on 0117 244 7221.