Managing general agents (MGAs)
Trade Voice: MGAA’s Mike Keating on making insurance a more attractive career option
Mike Keating, chief executive of the MGA, says that the entire industry – and managing general agents in particular – need to work together to make careers in insurance more attractive to young people.
How to build a successful MGA
Analysis: Emma Ann Hughes explores what it takes in the current economic climate to stand out from the crowd and secure funding for a managing general agent.
IS2’s Sultana targets ‘aggressive’ growth to double revenue within four years
Joe Sultana talks to Insurance Post about his new role as IS2’s commercial director, and the strategies he will implement to accelerate growth to meet the company’s four-year plan.
The role of MGAs in the value chain
Blog: The number of managing general agents in the UK has exploded in recent years, and it’s a trend that shows no sign of slowing down. Andy Colbran, CEO Of Nuventure, questions what is driving this growth, and is it due to the fact that MGAs are…
Five key takeaways from the FCA's business plan
The Financial Conduct Authority's Business Plan for 2023 to 2024 detailed plans for the regulator to check the finances of brokers as well as MGAs in the year ahead.
Nirvana director claims MGAs have a recruitment edge
Managing general agents have an edge over traditional carriers when it comes to recruiting top underwriting personnel, a director of aspiring multiline underwriter Nirvana has told Insurance Post.
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