Delegated Authority (M66)

The usefulness of the ability of an organisation to use external resources to assist it in the running of its business is universally recognised and is not focused on the insurance business alone.

What this study text looks at is the very specific decision that insurers can take to delegate any authority to another entity. It considers the risks and benefits to both, and the operational considerations that should be taken into account, both before such a relationship is set up and during its lifetime. This study text will not consider the wider concept of outsourcing of functions generally within a business.

Please note before you start your studies, it is helpful to ensure that you clearly understand the definition of certain terms and phrases provided in the introduction to the study text.

Building a successful career in insurance

This course is relevant for anyone seeking to develop their knowledge and skills for a rewarding career in the insurance profession or in a support role.

Delegated Authority (M66) counts towards a Diploma in Insurance. It may also count towards the Advanced Diploma in Insurance.

Please note it is assumed that you already have knowledge of the fundamental principles of insurance as covered in Insurance, Legal and Regulatory (IF1) or equivalent examinations.

Summary of learning outcomes 

1. Understand the business benefits and risks for the use of delegated authorities.
2. Understand the legal and regulatory framework related to delegated authorities.
3. Understand the setting up of delegated authorities.
4. Understand contracts of delegation and contracts of insurance.
5. Understand the management of underwriting by the coverholder/managing general agent (MGA).
6. Understand the management of claims by the coverholder/MGA.
7. Understand key business support functions within the coverholder/MGA.
8. Understand the monitoring and auditing of the delegated authority by the insurer.

Assessment

• Coursework assignment with 10 compulsory short answer questions (marked within 63 calendar days of submission); and a 60 minute exam comprising 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
• 60% coursework pass mark
• The exam standard pass mark is 65% (for more information on standard pass marks please see here)
• The average pass rate for those completing Diploma in Insurance mixed assessment units in full is currently 91.3%
• Coursework assignment to be submitted within 6 months of enrolment
• Exam to be passed within 18 months of enrolment (only first exam entry included as part of the enrolment)

Units treated as equivalent

Due to the extent of syllabus overlap, certain combinations of current and withdrawn units will result in only one award of CII credits.

If a withdrawn equivalent is held you may not need to complete a current unit in order to satisfy a qualification's completion rules. Clarification should always be sought from CII Customer Service.

Find out more about CII credit awards for equivalent units

Course delivery

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