Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA)
Call out rogue MGAs, urges Chilton
Grahame Chilton urged attendees of the Managing General Agents Association’s annual conference attendees to call out rogue MGAs.
Charles Manchester warns MGAs of hurdles ahead
Speaking at the MGAA conference today, chairman Charles Manchester warned that the next hard market could be the shortest ever.
MGAA'S Peter Staddon on giving young entrepreneurs a hand up 'the greasy pole'
The insurance industry can sometimes be slow to embrace change but Peter Staddon, managing director at the Managing General Agents’ Association, says it's time to help young professionals on their journey.
UK General's Karen Beales on why MGAs are the 'new black'
Regulators are forcing insurers to make more efficient use of their balance sheets and allocate capital where it can deliver the most effective returns, this allows smaller players in the market the opportunity to fashion insurance packages for special…
BIA 2017: The judges
Meet the judges who deliberated over the winning entries at this year's British Insurance Awards
MGAA takes action over members hit by Brexit disruption
The Managing General Agents' Association must take a leading role in supporting members through the challenges of Brexit, its chairman said.
Manchester Underwriting's Charles Manchester on why, if you’re not a broker, you’re an MGA
Charles Manchester, CEO of Manchester Underwriting believes insurers are no longer the providers of capital but instead the custodians of it.
Trade voice: MGAA on empowering Millennials
Over the past few months, the board of the Managing General Agents' Association has set a new five-year strategy, Peter Staddon, its managing director, questions what the world will look like then.
CFC Underwriting CEO leads private-equity backed MBO
The CEO of CFC Underwriting will lead a private-equity backed management buy-out of the business.
Nexus reorganises Asia operation
Nexus, one of the largest specialist MGAs in the London market, has revamped its Hong Kong-based Asian operations including the rebrand of its marine team.
Fair presentation for MGAs important for Insurance Act
The issue of transparency was a discussion point at the Managing General Agent's Association annual conference in July. As a watch word for the industry, it can, of course, mean different things to different people.
James Gerry steps down from MGAA chair after six months
James Gerry has stepped down as chairman of the Managing General Agents Association after just six months on the job.
Interview: MGAA's James Gerry on what makes an MGA
One of the challenges that James Gerry, the recently elected chair of the Managing General Agents' Association, consistently encounters is over what exactly an MGA is.
MGAA chair James Gerry calls for greater transparency
Speaking at the Managing General Agents’ Association second annual conference, chair James Gerry called on MGAs to support continued sector growth and respond to the changing market with greater transparency.
Political Lobbying: Don't mention the ‘L' word
Smoke and mirrors perpetuates the lobbying mystique but there is no need to bring in outsiders if there is someone with know-how and who can put together a well presented case
James Gerry appointed as MGAA chair
The Managing General Agents’ Association has elected James Gerry as chairman following the first meeting of its new board on Monday.
Concerns raised on effectiveness of FCA’s general insurance scorecards
Issues with the Financial Conduct Authority’s pilot of general insurance scorecards have been highlighted by industry players who remain unconvinced a focus on claims data and a ‘one size fits all’ approach is what is required.
MGA venture by Cunningham Lindsey gets MGAA backing
Cunningham Lindsey will support managing general agents with a new service designed to assist with regulatory requirements and back office functions, a move that has been welcomed by the Managing General Agents’ Association.
Blog: Five reasons Sian Fisher is a good choice for CII CEO
This morning Sian Fisher was unveiled as the new CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Sian Fisher announced as CII CEO
The Chartered Insurance Institute has named former Arthur J Gallagher chief underwriting officer Sian Fisher as its new CEO.
Call for more prominent role for MGAs in claims process
MGAs want to get closer to the claims process according to the latest Managing General Agents' Association survey.
Arista's Earle joins Advent Solutions as non-executive chairman
Advent Solutions Holdings has appointed former Arista chairman Charles Earle as non-executive chairman.
Transactor joins MGAA as supplier member
Software provider Transactor has become a supplier member of the Managing General Agents' Association.
Trade Voice: Bringing claims in from the cold
When did the claims function become so separated from underwriting?