Designated Underwriting Authority Enterprises

Designated Underwriting Authority Enterprises (DUAE), as promulgated by A.M. Best, is used as a performance assessment to evaluate an entity’s relative ability to perform services on behalf of its insurance partners. Examples include managing general agents (MGAs), managing general underwriters (MGUs), coverholders, program administrators, program underwriters, underwriting agencies, direct authorizations, and appointed representatives. Factors evaluated include sustained growth and global resilience, sufficient capacity, expertise, talent, and technology.