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Fidelis Partnership launches Silverflame Re
Specialty reinsurance MGA is the latest to be launched via the MGA group’s Pine Walk platform.
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Optio buys European film and events MGA Circles
Specialty MGA makes its largest European acquisition to date for Luxembourg-based contingency and special risks firm.
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The Fidelis Partnership launches new Pine Walk MGA, Seraphina
Pine Walk Capital has now established ten MGAs, the latest focused on international property to support the Fidelis Partnership’s BRICS+ strategy to broaden the geographical footprint of the business.
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Amphitrite gets Lloyd’s coverholder approval
Specialist marine MGA wins final approval from the Lloyd’s market, unlocking its “enhanced access to capital”.
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Cyber market faces demand problem, needs pre-emptive approach – Intangic founder and CEO
MGA Intangic is in its second year, backed by AXA XL, and provides a pre-emptive approach to underwriting cyber risks.
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SiriusPoint looks to diversify, takes on marine
SiriusPoint wants to diversify its business, the global insurer and reinsurer said, while attending the recent MGAA Conference in London.
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Nexus US launches new ART business under Bentele
Alternative risk transfer business line launched under the leadership of Christof Bentele, president of Nexus Specialty Casualty.
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Chedid Capital appoints ex Sompo Canopius CEO Davies as non-exec to Milestone board
The Middle Eastern re/insurance broker said it was ramping up its global governance efforts with the appointment of Stuart Davies, who previously served as group CEO of Sompo Canopius.
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James Slaughter: Apollo’s CUO on the importance of vision and a ‘gin and tonic document’
‘This sector is a fabulous industry, but fraught with unsolved problems,’ says chief underwriting officer.
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Nexus hires Low as deputy head of A&H Re, targeting Asian growth
Singapore-based accident and health hire joins the re/insurance MGA from Chubb.
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Dual appoints Rodriguez Forero as LatAm CEO
Marilena Rodriguez Forero joins from Axa where she served as P&C underwriting director for Mexico.
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Mosaic restructures roles to emphasise agency business
Bermuda-based Mosaic has announced a reshuffle across its underwriting and operational teams to prioritise driving the growth of its agency business.
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Kita, TMK partner to provide political risk cover for carbon credit projects
Lloyd’s coverholder Kita has secured re/insurer Tokio Marine Kiln as lead capacity provider for the launch of a political risk product aimed at high-growth carbon markets.
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Apollo appoints Day as new deputy CUO
New deputy chief underwriter Carl Day joins Apollo from CNA Hardy where he has been active underwriter for its Syndicate 382.
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Specialist Risk Group acquires PV MGA Tristar
Terrorism and political violence focused MGA Tristar Special Risks has been bought by Specialist Risk Group.
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Optio Appoints Soni as group CEO
The specialty MGA’s new chief executive joins from previous roles at AXA, Aon and Hiscox.
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DUAL appoints Stoop as its Benelux MD
The MGA arm of Howden Group said it was strengthening its presence in the region.
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K2 International launches K2 Rubicon Specialty
New division of the London market MGA platform focused on US property, marine and other lines.
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Alta Signa MGA announces Swiss office D&O-led expansion
New office in Switzerland for the Brussels-based MGA will initially focus on D&O business.
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Rapid premium growth among US MGAs ‘warrants greater oversight’ – AM Best
The rating agency suggests that US managing general agents (MGAs) need closer supervision from their capital providers, as their premium increased by 14.9% last year to reach $81.4bn.