Managing general agents (MGAs)
C-Suite - MGA: Managing conflicts of interest
Perfect separation is impossible in the current regulatory environment, so what can be done?
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.
Adding 1 eyes regional brokers after reforming as an MGA
Former Jersey-based intermediary Adding 1 has reformed as a managing general agent and is targeting independent brokers across the UK.
C-Suite - Broker: What makes a good acquisition?
The past 12 months have been a busy period for merger and acquisition activity across the insurance sector – an encouraging reminder that our industry remains as dynamic as ever, with businesses continuing to execute ambitious growth strategies as they…
Capita backing MGA start up Pardus
Capita is to part finance the launch of managing general agent Pardus Underwriting, taking a minority stake in the business.
Nexus launches trade credit rebrand
Specialty managing general agent Nexus Group is to rebrand its trade credit offering as CIFS in a bid to simplify its offering.
Arista transition to cause 'minimal disruption', vows Nathan
Towergate Underwriting chief executive Clive Nathan has moved to assuage potential concerns the acquisition of Arista will prove disruptive to the commercial managing general agent’s regional trading sites.
Nick Watson to lead Arista following acquisition by Towergate
Towergate has snapped up Arista in a deal that will see the consolidator’s change director Nick Watson appointed chief executive of the newly acquired managing general agent.
Novae to manage Stride MGA Portus Underwriting
Stride Insurance Group has launched a new managing general agent facility for property owners insurance backed by the Lloyd’s market.
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.
C-Suite – MGA: How to keep stakeholders satisfied
The job of the MGA, a skilled balancing act of keeping various stakeholders happy, is not to be sniffed at.
Quindell signs claims deal with new motor MGA
Quindell has signed a three-year outsourcing contract with newly launched managing general agent Hawkwell Motor Insurance Company.
Motor MGA Hawkwell launches
Managing general agent Hawkwell Motor is targeting brokers across the UK and Northern Ireland after opening its doors for business.
QBE signs deal with Shariah-compliant underwriter
QBE is the second insurer to provide capacity to Shariah-compliant MGA Cobalt underwriting.
Specialist MGA appoints Charles Taylor as service provider
Charles Taylor Insurance Services has been appointed to provide services to managing general agency Hunter George & Partners.
Tim Ryan to lead Biba's networks and MGA advisory board
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed Ryan Insurance Group managing director Tim Ryan to head its new networks and managing general agents' advisory board, Post’s sister title Insurance Age has revealed.
Your Say: Using our weaknesses
Nobody following the Financial Conduct Authority’s review of add‑ons would have needed to cross the proverbial gypsy’s palm with silver to gain prior knowledge of the nature and scope of the proposed remedies.
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?
C-Suite - MGA: Small can be beautiful
There are clear benefits in staying small, rather than blindly rushing to consolidate.
David Oliver unveils personal accident portal
Underwriting agency David Oliver Associates has launched a new personal accident and sickness facility for brokers.
Access BI likely to lose regulatory approvals next week
Specialist managing general agent Access BI is likely to see its regulatory permissions revoked after Post’s sister title Insurance Age revealed it was under regulatory investigation.
Capita takes second MGA stake
Capita has taken an equity stake in a managing general agent for the second time, investing in Infinity Agency Limited.
Brightside CEO Williams plotting MGA launch
Brightside chief executive Paul Williams has outlined a number of measures designed to improve profitability at the specialist broker, including the potential launch of a managing general agent.