Managing General Agents Association (MGAA)
Video: Managing General Agents' Association managing director Peter Staddon
Managing General Agents' Association managing director Peter Staddon talks to Post reporter Katie Marriner.
Century Underwriting becomes 101st MGAA member
The Managing General Agents’ Association has recruited its 101st member in the shape of commercial lines specialist Century Underwriting.
Increased M&A activity predicted among MGAs
Merger and acquisition activity in the managing general agent sector is set to take-off with 40% of UK MGAs either currently involved in mergers and acquisitions or planning to pursue such opportunities during the next three years, according to a survey…
Trade Voice: A taxing time for MGAs
A few years ago HM Revenue and Customs ran an advert with the slogan ‘Tax doesn’t have to be taxing’. However, for managing general agents, this may not necessarily ring true.
Trade bodies: Are you being heard?
Legal & General severed ties with the Association of British Insurers for being out of step with the firm, but do trade bodies really listen to and provide value for money for their members?
MGAA membership hits 93 as original steering group is honoured
Managing General Agent Association chairman Reg Brown has heralded the association’s work in raising regulatory awareness of the booming sector after revealing the MGAA now represents more than £3.3bn of gross written premium.
C-Suite - MGA: Charting the progress of the MGA
Evolution celebrated its 10th anniversary in March this year. It seems unbelievable that we have been trading for so long, but our anniversary has caused me to reflect on some of the huge changes we have seen within the industry over the past decade.
UK growth behind W.R Berkley Europe's MGAA membership
W.R. Berkley Insurance Europe has joined the Managing General Agent’s Association in a bid to help drive the firm’s UK development.
Organic growth named top priority for MGAA members
Organic growth has been named the top strategic priority for members of the Managing General Agents’ Association over the next three years, according to the first MGAA Matters survey.
Trade Voice: A code of ethics is a must for all
We hear a lot about standards within the UK insurance market, some of it from broking representatives.
Bluefin recruits Thistle CUO to lead MGA
Bluefin has recruited Thistle’s chief underwriting officer to lead its new managing general agent.
Managing General Agents: Tightening up
Most sectors of the insurance industry audibly groan when presented with the possibility of increased regulation – so why are managing general agents welcoming the prospect?
MGAA appoints three new members to board
The Managing General Agents' Association elected three new members to its board at its annual general meeting on Monday.
MGA’s hear Lloyd’s plans for delegated authority business
Managing General Agents yesterday heard how regulation will impact the way they do business in the future.
Career development: MGAA calls for nominations ahead of board elections
A number of existing representatives of full managing general agent members of the Managing General Agents' Association have revealed their intention to stand for re-election, as the MGAA begins its board election process and calls for nominations from…
MGAA calls for nominations ahead of board elections
A number of existing representatives of full MGA members of the Managing General Agents’ Association have revealed their intention to stand for re-election, as the MGAA begins its board election process and calls for nominations from members.
Career file: Peter Staddon - Staddon appointed MD of the MGAA
Peter Staddon has been appointed the first managing director of the Managing General Agents' Association.
Market Moves: Zurich departures and Tripp’s return top what has been a busy week for the market
It was a busy week for insurers seeking to bolster their numbers, with HSB, Avanti and Sterling among the firms to bring in new faces. Zurich, however, may have made the most significant announcement in the form of the departures of two of its broker…
MGAA welcomes increased insurer support
The Managing General Agents’ Association has welcomed the 40% increase in the number of insurers, market participants and suppliers who attended this year’s MGAA capacity exchange event.
Zurich, Direct Line Group, Cunningham Lindsey and Allianz among winners at 2013 British Insurance Awards
Reg Brown, chairman of the Managing General Agents Association, was honoured at the British Insurance Awards last night, receiving the Achievement Award.
Market Moves: Hires at RSA, Keelan Westall and MGAA among the week’s major moves
Moves within the insurer and broking spaces once again dominated the recruitment radar this week, as RSA unveiled high-profile changes within both its boardroom and its London market offering. Keelan Westall, meanwhile, moved to reinforce its growth…
MGAA elects UK General boss Hubbard
UK General group chief executive Peter Hubbard has been elected to the board of the managing general agents’ association, alongside RSA MGA director Tom Downey.
Gallagher London gains MGAA’s preferred provider status
Gallagher London has been granted preferred provider of professional indemnity insurance status by the Managing General Agents’ Association.
City law firm EC3 Legal establishes real estate practice
EC3 Legal has launched a new real estate practice to support brokers, Lloyd’s agencies, managing general agents and other support providers in the insurance sector.