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Delegated Authority at Lloyd’s


Delegated Authorities

The Delegated Authority (DA) space is a vital and expanding segment of the Lloyd’s insurance market. Business is conducted through coverholders and service companies, offering access to specialised expertise and diverse portfolios across the globe.

Delegated underwriting is a key distribution channel for Lloyd’s, accounting for approximately 45% of the market’s premium income. Lloyd’s is committed to being the market of choice for sustainable and profitable delegated business partnerships.

Explore resources on Delegated Authority, including best practice guidance, market tools, and the coverholder approval process.

250+

territories where risks are placed

$26.2bn

annual premium

2,800+

coverholder global branches

400+

service companies

Lloyd’s delegated partners

Resources

Designed for coverholders, service companies and those that work in Delegated Authority at Lloyd’s.

Attestations and Referral Criteria

Referral criteria

Referrals required prior to submitting applications and tasks.

Attestations

Attestations to be submitted alongside respective applications and tasks. For managing agents who meet their PBO principles.

Contact us

If you have a Coverholder related query, please do not hesitate to get in touch.