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Posted 15 August, 2026

Delegated Authority Analyst

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Your New Company

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A well-established London Market insurance business is looking to appoint a Delegated Authority Analyst to join its Operations team in London. The organisation has an excellent reputation within the specialty insurance market and continues to invest heavily in its delegated authority capabilities, governance framework and operational excellence.

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This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and high-performing team responsible for supporting delegated arrangements across a diverse portfolio of specialty business.

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Your New Role

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As a Delegated Authority Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the oversight and administration of delegated authority arrangements, ensuring all processes are completed accurately, compliantly and within agreed timeframes.

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Working closely with internal stakeholders as well as brokers, coverholders, delegated claims administrators and external partners, you will assist with due diligence reviews, audit activity, contract administration and workflow management.

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You will play a key role in maintaining governance standards, supporting quality assurance processes and helping ensure delegated arrangements operate in line with both regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

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You will also act as a key point of contact for delegated authority-related queries, coordinate the collection of information from stakeholders and support a range of operational and process improvement initiatives.

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What You'll Need to Succeed

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To be successful in this position, you will ideally have previous experience within the Lloyd's and London Market, gained within Delegated Authority, Operations, Compliance, Technical Processing or a similar insurance function.

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You will possess excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively within a busy environment. Experience supporting coverholder applications, due diligence reviews, audits, delegated claims administrators or delegated authority governance processes would be advantageous.

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Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You should be comfortable managing multiple workstreams and building effective working relationships across the business.

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Knowledge of Lloyd's market systems such as DCOM, DAM, ATLAS, Crystal or similar platforms would be beneficial, although candidates with broader London Market systems exposure are also encouraged to apply.

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What You'll Get in Return

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In return, you'll join a highly respected London Market organisation offering excellent exposure to delegated authority governance, operations and regulatory processes.

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You'll work alongside experienced market professionals in a collaborative environment that supports professional development and long-term career progression.

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The business offers a competitive salary and benefits package, ongoing training and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a growing area of the insurance market.

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What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more, please apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering your next move within the Lloyd's and London Market, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your career plans and highlight other opportunities that may be of interest.

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