Managing General Agents Association (MGAA)
Nexus reorganises Asia operation
Nexus, one of the largest specialist MGAs in the London market, has revamped its Hong Kong-based Asian operations including the rebrand of its marine team.
Fair presentation for MGAs important for Insurance Act
The issue of transparency was a discussion point at the Managing General Agent's Association annual conference in July. As a watch word for the industry, it can, of course, mean different things to different people.
James Gerry steps down from MGAA chair after six months
James Gerry has stepped down as chairman of the Managing General Agents Association after just six months on the job.
Interview: MGAA's James Gerry on what makes an MGA
One of the challenges that James Gerry, the recently elected chair of the Managing General Agents' Association, consistently encounters is over what exactly an MGA is.
MGAA chair James Gerry calls for greater transparency
Speaking at the Managing General Agents’ Association second annual conference, chair James Gerry called on MGAs to support continued sector growth and respond to the changing market with greater transparency.
Political Lobbying: Don't mention the ‘L' word
Smoke and mirrors perpetuates the lobbying mystique but there is no need to bring in outsiders if there is someone with know-how and who can put together a well presented case
James Gerry appointed as MGAA chair
The Managing General Agents’ Association has elected James Gerry as chairman following the first meeting of its new board on Monday.
Concerns raised on effectiveness of FCA’s general insurance scorecards
Issues with the Financial Conduct Authority’s pilot of general insurance scorecards have been highlighted by industry players who remain unconvinced a focus on claims data and a ‘one size fits all’ approach is what is required.
MGA venture by Cunningham Lindsey gets MGAA backing
Cunningham Lindsey will support managing general agents with a new service designed to assist with regulatory requirements and back office functions, a move that has been welcomed by the Managing General Agents’ Association.
Blog: Five reasons Sian Fisher is a good choice for CII CEO
This morning Sian Fisher was unveiled as the new CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Sian Fisher announced as CII CEO
The Chartered Insurance Institute has named former Arthur J Gallagher chief underwriting officer Sian Fisher as its new CEO.
Call for more prominent role for MGAs in claims process
MGAs want to get closer to the claims process according to the latest Managing General Agents' Association survey.
Arista's Earle joins Advent Solutions as non-executive chairman
Advent Solutions Holdings has appointed former Arista chairman Charles Earle as non-executive chairman.
Transactor joins MGAA as supplier member
Software provider Transactor has become a supplier member of the Managing General Agents' Association.
Trade Voice: Bringing claims in from the cold
When did the claims function become so separated from underwriting?
Penny Black's Insurance Week: 8 October 2015
Last week, Penny was filled with dread as the calendar turned to October and the countdown to her most hated month of the year began.
Asta swoops for Fisher for NED role
Former Arthur J Gallagher International chief underwriting officer Sian Fisher has been appointed a non-executive director of Asta Underwriting Management.
MGAA launches outsourced claims procurement guidance
The Managing General Agents' Association has today published best practice guidelines for its members covering the procurement and management of outsourced claims handling services.
Survey finds communication skills the most wanted for MGA employees
Communication and entrepreneurial skills are seen as the most important assets UK managing general agents require of their employees, according to the third MGAA Matters survey.
MGAA Matters Survey reveals most desirable skillsets
Communication and entrepreneurial skills are seen as the most important skills that UK managing general agents require of their employees according to the third Managing General Agents' Association Matters Survey.
Trade Voice: Inclusion key to developing skills
It’s not just new entrants into the industry that need access to skills and knowledge, says Managing General Agents’ Association, managing director Peter Staddon,
MGAA launches talent development programme
The Managing General Agents' Association has launched an initiative to increase talent development in the sector.
Nexus grows capacity for 2015
Managing general agent Nexus Underwriting Management Group has secured increased capacity across its core specialty lines for 2015.
Interview: Peter Staddon: Ringing in the changes
Having completed his first 12 months leading the Managing General Agents’ Association, Peter Staddon tells Post about his future ambitions for the trade body