Managing general agents (MGAs)
Hyperion denies strategic shift to broking amid IPO plans
Hyperion boss David Howden has denied analyst suggestions that the decision to part company with CFC Underwriting could herald a shift towards a broking focus in light of an upcoming IPO bid.
Post magazine - 12 April 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Lloyd’s witnesses new wave of MGAs due to Solvency II and M&A activity
In recent months the industry has witnessed a renewed surge in the number of Lloyd's insurers teaming up with managing general agents to access new lines of business.
Post magazine - 5 April 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Nexus Underwriting sets up new Lloyd's MGA
Nexus Underwriting has launched its new Lloyd's managing general agency, Nexus Professional Risks.
Market moves: UK General and Towergate lead the pack
Insurer UK General and broker Towergate were the main movers and shakers this week, appointing a new chief operating officer and director of group mergers and acquisitions respectively.
Charles Taylor goes live with MGA service
Charles Taylor Insurance Services has launched a new service enabling independent underwriters to establish their own managing general agents.
JLT to reveal international underwriting ‘success’ in 2013
Footman James CEO will join Thistle in July to spearhead global roll-out of application.
Markerstudy backs ex-KGM underwriter's MGA
Former KGM underwriter Colin Hart has secured £25m underwriting capacity from Markerstudy for his UK motor managing general agent Xpekt.
MGAA elects board and targets FSA regulation
The Managing General Agents Association has formed its first elected board with Reg Brown as chair.
Cooper Gay UK MGA undergoes an MBO
Cooper Gay & Co has rebranded its MGA platform, Oliva, as Globe Underwriting as part of a decision to refocus on international business.
Market moves: MGAs making the moves
This week the recruitment space belonged to managing general agents.
View from the Top: An illusion of choice
With no sign of a turning market, a bout of consolidation looks on the cards
Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival tactics
Embattled personal lines brokers are facing a tough climate with falling incomes and business volumes, but those willing to adapt to the new environment can survive and prosper.
Websure completes R&Q Marine Services implementation
Specialist insurance software provider Websure has completed the implementation and launch of R&Q Marine Services which was formed when the yacht and marine trade teams portfolio was transferred from Underwriting Risk Services.
SSP’s Whiting promotion targets MGAs
Insurance technology provider SSP is to target the growing managing general agents business and has promoted Nick Whiting to the role of business development manager within its insurer division to head up its campaign.
APC adds Liberty Mutual to capacity providers
Commercial underwriting agency APC has secured additional capacity from Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Employment: Hiring and firing
There are two sides to the recruitment story in the insurance industry — while some are reducing their headcount, others are looking to bring in fresh faces.
Ink gains renewal rights for Adding 1 lines
Ink Insurance has signed an agreement with Adding 1 for the rights to renew their property, liability and motor fleet based business.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 212 British Isles HNW P/L broking professionals, the High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's ten most-used HNW P/L insurers and MGAs.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: Business Insurers Insight Report 2012
With commercial pressures and tough business conditions putting the squeeze on insurance companies, the importance of the brand and customer service levels has never been more vital. The British Insurers Insight Report 2012 details the front-line service…
Penny Black’s insurance week
Penny couldn’t help but feel sorry for Eddie Edwards, construction underwriter at Chubb Managing Agent, who has been on the personal end of a metal theft claim.
Markel takes on two in MGA division
Markel International has strengthened its MGA division with the appointments of Sarah Brien as senior underwriter and Alex Hardy as underwriter.
Markel International expands MGA division
Markel International has strengthened its MGA division with the appointment of Sarah Brien as senior underwriter and Alex Hardy as underwriter.