Managing general agents (MGAs)
R&Q launches first-party Lloyd's syndicate
Scor and XL have backed new £77m capacity Lloyd's syndicate launched by Randall & Quilter that will begin underwriting on 1 January.
APC takes first step into mainland Europe
APC has taken its first step into continental Europe by launching two SME insurance products in the Dutch market through its new platform APC Holland.
Towergate win boosts Gable GWP 'by 30%'
Towergate Underwriting has entered a five-year partnership with listed insurer Gable Holdings, which will act as a cover provider from January 2013.
APC to serve Dutch SME market
Commercial insurance underwriting agency APC has set its sights on the continent with the launch of a Dutch arm as the first step in its expansion plans.
Interview: Reg Brown - Been there, done that, got the t-shirt
Reg Brown has seen it all in more than half a century working in insurance, but the chairman of the Managing General Agents’ Association’s drive to improve the industry and inspire its next generation is stronger than ever.
Post Magazine - 29 November 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Smaller brokers will be hit hardest by ban on conditional risk transfer
Brokers and managing general agents have expressed concern at the potential for conditional risk transfer to be banned by the regulator next year.
Dual launches general liability division
Dual will write speciality liability business from a new division led by John Murphy.
Nexus Underwriting names interim COO
Speciality managing general agent Nexus Underwriting Management has made four new operational appointments.
RSA and Dutch MGA strike $100m marine capacity deal
RSA and Rotterdam-based Underwriting Agency Charterama have announced a new partnership to market and distribute charterers' liability cover on a global basis.
Aviva's Spencer admits Lloyd's re-entry still possible
Aviva’s new chief executive of general insurance in the UK & Ireland hopes to stay in his new role for at least three to four years in a bid to bring some continuity to the business he joined 17 years ago.
Nexus to establish new MGA following CIFS purchase
Nexus Underwriting has exchanged contracts for the purchase of Credit Indemnity and Financial Services from Novae Syndicates.
Arista ramps up online trading capabilities
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has upgraded its online trading capabilities to offer brokers full functionality across its product range.
W R Berkley hands AML additional underwriting capacity
Managing general agent AML Underwriting has secured additional underwriting capacity from W R Berkley Insurance Europe and now plans to boost its broker base.
UK General looks to shed broker agencies to boost sales and service
UK General's new chief executive has revealed plans to reduce the number of agencies the insurer holds with brokers from its current level of 800 as part of an effort to build partnerships and improve its sales and service offering with a more select…
QBE hopes to further bolster '100%' capacity arrangement with RMP
QBE director Craig Bennett has reaffirmed his company's commitment to a capacity arrangement with AJ Gallagher International managing general agent RMP, despite suggestions that public sector pressures could lead to a pull-out.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Interview with Amanda Blanc
Amanda Blanc saw her move to Axa as a chance to test herself, and it is a mission she continues to revel in.
Dual adds Liberty and Barbican to capacity provider list
Liberty and Barbican are to join Arch, Hiscox and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance as capacity providers for Dual International's global financial lines portfolio from 1 October 2012.
Arista adds Twist to Midlands team
Commercial lines underwriting agency Arista Insurance has appointed Grant Twist to the position of senior underwriter in its Midlands team.
Cunningham Lindsey and Direct Group CEOs seek to finalise PE sales
Two former GAB Robins executives are close to finalising deals that would see the total or partial exit of two private equity houses from their current businesses.
Jubilee parent targets Direct Group
The parent company of Lloyd's managing agency Jubilee is in talks to acquire a stake in insurance administration specialist, managing general agency and top 50 broker Direct Group, Post Online has learned.
MGAA holds 'successful' capacity exchange
The inaugural Managing General Agents' Association capacity exchange has been hailed by insurers and MGAs alike as an effective way to identify and develop new products and schemes opportunities.
Shortlist revealed for Underwriting Service Awards 2012
Risk-pricing skill, understanding of clients' needs and quality of service are all vital to insurers' long-term success.
Midas launches EDI home product with SSP
Midas Underwriting has expanded the range of risks it covers with the launch of a non-standard full-cycle EDI home product.