Managing general agents (MGAs)
Oxygen marks anniversary with restructrure
Barton takes assumes broker chairman role
Moving on
Some brokers yearn for freedom from the corporate bureaucracy of larger firms or to become their own boss. Rachel Gordon explores the options available to those wanting to make a move.
CII grandee Brown to head MGA group
An inaugural working committee has been set up to look at agreeing a constitution for the proposed trade body for managing general agents.
Pick of the week
Axa Insurance backs Autofocus in credit hire confusion; Broker Oval downplays shareholder discontent; Brown to head new MGA group; Towergate move over retention; and Evander intent on second Homeserve acquisition.
CFC broadens SME product range
Underwriting agency offers management liability cover for first time
Flagstone Re adds property division to Lloyd's operation
Flagstone Re has announced that a team led by Nick Jones has joined its Lloyd's underwriting operation, Marlborough Underwriting Agency to create a worldwide property division.
Jubilee launch single brand to reflect growth strategy
Lloyd’s insurer unites its underwriting and admin operating companies
Arista recruit senior liability head
Charles Earle said Neil Hammond was "critical" for its future.
Oliva agrees software deal
Total Objects to provide support for MGA
Markel swoops for MGA
CEO Stovin hails acquisition of ESR.
New MGA launched to service the PI market
Tobell Insurance Services Group sets up its own underwriting agency, to cover PI lines including architects and engineers.
Giles stresses MGA commitment after Ernoult departure
Former Oxygen broking boss Tom Ernoult joined in March.
APC build on European ambitions
APC signals intent with City move and senior appointment.
Validus expands into the middle east
Validus subsidiary Talbot has expanded its business into the Middle East through the creation of Underwriting Risk Services, a managing general agency based in Dubai.
From under the radar
Last week, Jubilee unveiled Andreas Loucaides as its chief executive officer. Jonathan Swift speaks to the newest Lloyd's boss in the market about his plans for the business, including its three syndicates and two brands.
SSP’s Keychoice network launches commercial lines underwriting agency
SSP to expand Keychoice network to underwrite commercial lines