Managing general agents (MGAs)
Ex-Howden boss Tim Coles joins Nexus as CEO as MGA targets more M&A
Nexus Underwriting Management has unveiled former Howden Broking Group boss Tim Coles as its new CEO.
Former Brit active underwriter Turner appointed Pen chairman
Jonathan Turner has been appointed as executive chairman for Pen Underwriting, the specialist UK underwriting business within the Arthur J Gallagher group.
Integro snaps up London-based MGA Entertainment Risk Management
International insurance brokerage and risk management firm Integro has acquired London-based managing general agent Entertainment Risk Management to add to its international entertainment practice.
Pen Underwriting hires regional business development team
Managing general agent brand Pen Underwriting has appointed a six-strong team of business development managers to strengthen its regional and specialist support to brokers across the UK.
EBA's European presence key as Nexus makes acquisitive swoop
Nexus Underwriting Management has acquired specialist managing general agent and Lloyd’s service provider EBA Insurance Services in a move to bolster its growth strategy via EBA’s European stronghold.
C-Suite - MGA: Getting your hands dirty
The recent FCA review has left no doubt of what the regulator expects – and MGAs must take heed.
Davies appointed as preferred loss adjuster by Anglian Water and United Utilities
Davies Group has been selected by Anglian Water Group and United Utilities as their preferred loss adjusting partner, following the completion of competitive tender processes.
Asta MGA enters solicitors' PI market with capacity from Great Lakes
Asta Capital has launched a new platform, called Asta Underwriting Management, to support the managing general agent market.
Asta Capital unveils MGA platform
Asta Capital has announced the launch of a new platform to support the MGA market.
Dual acquires MGA Oliva Underwriting
Hyperion underwriting arm Dual has acquired UK-based property and casualty, contractor trades and marine insurance managing general agent Oliva Underwriting.
Bluefin agrees three year deal with legal expenses MGA GLP
Legal expenses managing general agent General Legal Protection has won a new three year contract with Bluefin to provide a range of legal expenses insurance and assistance products to the broker’s personal lines clients.
C-Suite - MGA: Facing up to more Greek tragedies
If the Greek debt crisis leads to the failure of the euro, the industry may face a new set of risks.
MGAA launches outsourced claims procurement guidance
The Managing General Agents' Association has today published best practice guidelines for its members covering the procurement and management of outsourced claims handling services.
Nexus targets European acquisition after further BP Marsh cash injection
Niche venture capital provider BP Marsh & Partners has increased its investment in independent specialty managing general agency Nexus Underwriting Management in order to support its acquisition plans.
Editor's Comment: Heeding the warning shot
Following the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent thematic review into delegated authorities, compliance experts have cautioned this is a warning shot across the bow.
Life sciences insurers facing recruitment challenges
Ensuring those who write life science policies remain up-to-date with the latest scientific developments is a key challenge, with those who work in-house often finding themselves out of the loop on key developments.
Former QBE underwriter Bathia to join new Capita-backed syndicate
Capita Managing Agency and Panamanian insurer Istmo Re have received "in principle" approval from the Lloyd's Franchise Board to establish a new Lloyd's syndicate under Capita management.
Ryan Direct Group rethinks European presence
Outsourcing provider Ryan Direct Group has placed its European business into run-off just two years after taking over the running of the ex-Jubilee Amsterdam-based operation, Post can reveal.
Dual hires Paradine for non-exec role as MGA eyes Asia-Pacific acquisitions
Industry veteran Terry Paradine, a former chairman and CEO of Marsh Asia-Pacific, has become non-executive chairman at Dual Asia-Pacific.
C-Suite - MGA: Jumping the fence
After moving from an insurer to an MGA, what is the view like on the other side of the fence?
Market Moves
Who moved where in insurance this week.
Survey finds communication skills the most wanted for MGA employees
Communication and entrepreneurial skills are seen as the most important assets UK managing general agents require of their employees, according to the third MGAA Matters survey.
Davies forges claims handling deal with MGA Imperium
Managing general agent Imperium Insurance Management has appointed Davies Group to handle its property and liability claims as well as providing loss adjusting and supply chain services.
Davies appointed as claims partner by MGA Modus
Loss adjusting firm the Davies Group has been appointed by Modus as claims partner across all lines following a competitive tender process.