Underwriting management

These are the underwriting principles.

Underwriting strategy and planning

The managing agent has an effective process for challenging the annual business plan which itself forms part of the long-term plan for each managed syndicate.

Underwriting and controls

The managing agent has effective systems and controls over each managed syndicate's underwriting.

Delegated authority

The managing agent has effective systems and controls wherever underwriting authority has been delegated to another entity.

Pricing and rate monitoring

The managing agent has appropriate pricing methodologies and effective rate monitoring processes.

Exposure management and assessment

The managing agent has effective systems and processes to record, monitor and assess its underwriting exposures.

Reinsurance

The managing agent has effective controls over its outwards reinsurance arrangements.

Data quality

There are effective systems for the recording and reporting of underwriting-related data to management and Lloyd's.

Important information regarding responsibility for these Standards

Details regarding the responsibility for Lloyd's Underwriting Principles and Minimum Standards.