Managing general agents (MGAs)
Big Interview: Wakam’s Olivier Jaillon
Jonathan Swift catches up with Wakam chief executive, and self-proclaimed rock’n’roll blockchain fan, Olivier Jaillon, to discuss the evolution of the go-to market for many insurtechs and brands seeking to sell embedded insurance.
MGAA’s Keating on why a ‘tick-box’ approach to EDI is unacceptable
Mike Keating, chief executive of the Managing General Agents Association, said the trade body’s equality, diversity and inclusion training programme will highlight how companies cannot take a “tick-box” approach to the issue anymore.
Ardonagh’s Swindle looking to establish clarity in the market
Ardonagh UK Commercial MGA CEO Jaime Swindle wants to be clearer regarding strategy moving forward, before looking at growth opportunities in the second half of the year.
Trade Voice: MGAA’s Mike Keating on why the outlook for 2023 is positive
Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents Association, says that despite external challenges, MGAs continue to demonstrate their value to their insurer and broker partners.
Ex-Somerset Bridge CEO Bilney to helm new UK authorised motor insurer Lumun
Former CEO of Somerset Bridge, Liz Bilney hopes to launch a new Prudential Regulation Authority authorised insurer Lumun by Q4 this year, Insurance Post can exclusively reveal.
Gillighan departs Somerset Bridge and Southern Rock
Chris Gillighan, the managing director of Somerset Bridge’s managing general agent and Southern Rock’s in-house insurer, is understood to have left both businesses.
Review of the Year 2022: MGAs
Senior figures from insurance MGAs look back on 2022 and reflect on what 2023 might bring.
Combined UK General and PPL business to pursue ‘substantial’ growth and acquisitions
The combined business formed by the bringing together of managing general agents UK General and Precision Partnership is to pursue “substantial” short-term growth, CEO Tim Smyth has told Post.
US cyber MGA Resilience makes play for UK mid-market business
Cyber managing general agent Resilience will look to establish a presence in the London market before setting its sights on UK regional business, international chief underwriting officer Kyle Bryant tells Post.
Howden Re and Tiger Risk create 'largest MGA'; Aston Lark Ireland makes another purchase; Gallagher appoints claims director
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Data evolution is needed to become the Amazon of insurance, says Tim Smyth
Tim Smyth, CEO of UK General Insurance, says the key to Amazon’s success lies in its use of data, and that brokers and managing general agents must invest in their own data capabilities if they want to replicate the multinational’s success.
Nuventure’s product recall MGA intends to be permanent addition to the market and not a ‘disruptor’
Founder of product recall managing general agent Bluniche, said he wants the company to be a respected pillar of the recall market and not a “disruptor”.
Trade Voice: MGAA’s Mike Keating calls for more egalitarian relationships between insurers and MGAs
Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association, argues that it's time for insurers to recognise the contribution of MGAs to the insurance sector, and those that 'give away the pen' are reaping the rewards.
Claims Apprentice 2022: Episode Six – The interviews
With the three team tasks now completed, it is time for the six candidates to step out on their own and talk about the overall experience with Christopher Dunn, sponsor Kennedys’ own Alan Sugar.
British Insurance Awards 2022: General Insurer of the Year - Zurich Insurance
Heralded for delivering great service and results, Zurich was crowned General Insurer of the Year.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Managing General Agent of the Year - Rokstone
Rokstone’s ambitious growth plan caught the judges’ attention with some impressive stats including treble-digit growth in gross written premiums, and development and 100% retention in its entrepreneurial carrier partnerships model.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Specialist Insurance Company of the Year - Axis Insurance International
The judges commended Axis Insurance International for its strong performance and growth, and success in realigning its business following the Novae integration.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Insurance Personality of the Year - Aviva group CEO Amanda Blanc
From her advocacy over climate change to calling out sexist shareholders; from delivering a bumper result to re-energising Aviva as an acquirer - and not a seller, Amanda Blanc’s passion and integrity saw her crowned Insurance Personality of the Year
David Howden: MGAs have come of age and are 'outperforming' the market
MGAs are driving change and innovation in the insurance industry and are vital in keeping the industry up to speed with key issues facing insurers right now.
Watch Aviva, Policy Expert and others discuss how insurers ‘level up’ to respond to market challenges and the pressure to drive profitable growth at a lower cost
Climate change. Inflation. demanding consumers. regulation. M&A activity. Insurance looks nothing like it did a decade – or even five years ago.
Blog: Why a collaborative approach for MGAs will be key for philanthropy
Jamil Elbahou, CEO and chief underwriting officer at Connect Underwriting, and board member of the International Insurance Charitable Foundation, considers how, when working for the greater good, individual companies can have far greater impact when they…
Claims Apprentice 2022: Episode two – Claims handling challenge
Now that our final six contestants have been put into teams and decided upon names, it is time for the apprentices to tackle their first task.
Aviva wins TSB tender; Gallagher Re to recruit 40; Pine Walk Capital launches MGA; and Beazley launches Crypto Guard
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Blog: Supporting brokers in navigating the challenges of PI market
The professional indemnity classes continue to test the resolve of underwriters. Nic Brown, divisional director of broker at Markel UK, says insurers have to continue to support brokers and clients despite the challenges the risks present in the current…