The delegation of underwriting authority by carriers is commonly referred to as binding authority, programmes, facilities or underwriting services and is, increasingly, the distribution method of choice for carriers and managing agents looking for a cost effective method of bringing their product to market.
While this is a growing sector of the insurance industry, it is also an environment of increasing regulation and compliance. Efficient administration, data capture and document issuance can be the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful business relationship.
Underwriters require Managing Agents to demonstrate that they have strict underwriting, monitoring and compliance procedures. Developing these systems can be difficult and time consuming and partnering with the right London broker is more important than ever before.
Price Forbes & Partners advises a diverse range of agents and brokers in the design, negotiation and implementation of insurance programmes where the key element is delegated underwriting. Price Forbes and Partners’ reputation in this area is based on a track record of delivering a high quality service to a number of long term clients.
To achieve this, the business combines the highest standards of technical competency and professionalism with significant investments in technology and business processing.
Online communication and business process through the UniRisX system provides for automatic preparation of policy documentation and statistical information, including certificate production, aggregate tracking and London market bordereaux.
The programmes and facilities team at Price Forbes & Partners has extensive capabilities in many areas, including:
- General commercial lines including:
- Commercial property
- General liability
- Package
- Specialty liability business including heavier classes such as recreational liability & contractor’s.
- Dwelling fire, including both high and low value homeowners
- Inland marine, including contractor’s equipment and FTC
- Professional lines including directors and officers liability
- Contingency including event cancellation
- Customised facilities for a range of associations and affinity groups
Countries in which Price Forbes & Partners currently has representation include USA, Canada, the Caribbean and Australia.