Law firms acting in the capacity of a DCA are required to be registered with Lloyd’s.
Law firms do not need to be approved even if they undertake the role of a DCA and have authority to determine claims. They are excluded from the DCA approval requirements under the Intermediaries Byelaw.
Law firms acting in the capacity of a DCA (i.e., they have authority to determine a claim) should, however, be registered with Lloyd’s.
Law firms should contact us at the mailbox below with the following information:
- Legal name of the firm
- Registered address of the firm
- Trading address of the firm
- An email confirming the law firm is acting in the capacity of a DCA
delegatedauthorities@lloyds.com