Managing general agents (MGAs)
C-Suite – MGA: How to keep stakeholders satisfied
The job of the MGA, a skilled balancing act of keeping various stakeholders happy, is not to be sniffed at.
Quindell signs claims deal with new motor MGA
Quindell has signed a three-year outsourcing contract with newly launched managing general agent Hawkwell Motor Insurance Company.
Motor MGA Hawkwell launches
Managing general agent Hawkwell Motor is targeting brokers across the UK and Northern Ireland after opening its doors for business.
QBE signs deal with Shariah-compliant underwriter
QBE is the second insurer to provide capacity to Shariah-compliant MGA Cobalt underwriting.
Specialist MGA appoints Charles Taylor as service provider
Charles Taylor Insurance Services has been appointed to provide services to managing general agency Hunter George & Partners.
Tim Ryan to lead Biba's networks and MGA advisory board
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed Ryan Insurance Group managing director Tim Ryan to head its new networks and managing general agents' advisory board, Post’s sister title Insurance Age has revealed.
Your Say: Using our weaknesses
Nobody following the Financial Conduct Authority’s review of add‑ons would have needed to cross the proverbial gypsy’s palm with silver to gain prior knowledge of the nature and scope of the proposed remedies.
Managing General Agents: Tightening up
Most sectors of the insurance industry audibly groan when presented with the possibility of increased regulation – so why are managing general agents welcoming the prospect?
C-Suite - MGA: Small can be beautiful
There are clear benefits in staying small, rather than blindly rushing to consolidate.
David Oliver unveils personal accident portal
Underwriting agency David Oliver Associates has launched a new personal accident and sickness facility for brokers.
Access BI likely to lose regulatory approvals next week
Specialist managing general agent Access BI is likely to see its regulatory permissions revoked after Post’s sister title Insurance Age revealed it was under regulatory investigation.
Capita takes second MGA stake
Capita has taken an equity stake in a managing general agent for the second time, investing in Infinity Agency Limited.
Brightside CEO Williams plotting MGA launch
Brightside chief executive Paul Williams has outlined a number of measures designed to improve profitability at the specialist broker, including the potential launch of a managing general agent.
C-Suite – MGA: The devolution of personal lines
Is big data really the answer to stopping the rot that has taken hold in personal lines insurance?
MGA’s hear Lloyd’s plans for delegated authority business
Managing General Agents yesterday heard how regulation will impact the way they do business in the future.
CFC annual pre-tax profits climb 27%
The UK’s largest specialist lines managing general agent has witnessed both its revenues and profits climb in figures issued this morning.
Underwriting trio form aerospace business via 'club-style' MGA
Altitude Risk Partners has formed an aerospace underwriting business after utilising Castel Underwriting Agencies’ ‘club-style’ managing general agent platform.
Pioneer launches Lloyd's Sub-Syndicate 1980
Pioneer Underwriters has launched its Lloyd’s Sub Syndicate 1980 in conjunction with Liberty Syndicate 4472.
Career development: MGAA calls for nominations ahead of board elections
A number of existing representatives of full managing general agent members of the Managing General Agents' Association have revealed their intention to stand for re-election, as the MGAA begins its board election process and calls for nominations from…
Market Moves - 16 January 2014
Beazley and LV Broker were among the insurers making changes to personnel this week, while Towergate featured among the brokers making moves.
MGAA calls for nominations ahead of board elections
A number of existing representatives of full MGA members of the Managing General Agents’ Association have revealed their intention to stand for re-election, as the MGAA begins its board election process and calls for nominations from members.
Market Moves: 9 January 2014
Ecclesiastical, LV, Ageas, Zurich and Torus are among the insurers recruiting this week, while Willis, and Arthur J Gallagher are the brokers making moves.
Mega-yacht portfolio growth leads to R&Q marine MGA capacity boost
The specialist global managing general agent platform of Randall & Quilter has made it possible for R&Q Marine Services to offer yacht insurance buyers immediate capacity to insure vessels for up to €235m (£195m).