All MGAs articles
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NewsHybrid fronting’s ‘explosive’ growth; Bridgehaven first of its kind in the UK
Recent years has seen hybrid fronting gained traction as a method for reinsurers to diversify portfolios while accessing more profitable areas of business.
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NewsBrad Melvin appointed president and CEO, BMS Re, US
Reinsurance broker appoints president to its US business with experience at Gen Re, CNA Financial, and most recently, at Aon Reinsurance Solutions.
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NewsIGI UK: All change at Lloyd’s amid rapid MGA growth
Andreas Loucaides, CEO of IGI UK, talks about distribution, how trading in Lloyd’s opens up new opportunities, and the evolution of the MGA market.
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NewsAcrisure Re makes leadership changes
Reinsurance broker appoints David Sowrey as international treaty managing director in London.
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NewsDWIC Roundtable: MGAs as catalysts for change
DWIC’s day one roundtable discussed how MGAs are reshaping the traditional distribution model and driving effi ciency in underwriting and product development.
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NewsMGAs bringing distribution and tech access – AmTrust professional lines
Steven Moore, head of professional indemnity and professional lines, AmTrust International, spoke to Global Reinsurance at the recent MGAA Conference 2024 in London.
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NewsRapid 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.
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NewsExpanding DIFC promoted as MGA hub for Middle East, Africa and South Asia access
MGAs represent 43% of DIFC’s insurance constituents, as of September, contributing $2.1bn of gross written premium.
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NewsBMS buys Australian MGA GARD
Australian acquisition billed as a diversifier to BMS Group’s international operations.
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NewsInsurance M&A hits post-pandemic peak in 2022
There were 449 completed M&As last year, the highest for a decade, with strong prospects for 2023, says Clyde & Co
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NewsApollo partners with Envelop Risk for cyber reinsurance
Envelop Risk is a cyber reinsurance MGA with an ambition of establishing a platform within the Lloyd’s market
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NewsRise of the underdog
David Howden has long had ambitions to be a top player in reinsurance broking, and he is finally in a position to take on the ‘Big Three’
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NewsLloyd’s to get tough on culture in 2022 amid warning to managing agents
Lloyd’s of London said it will clamp down on syndicates and managing agents that are not delivering on diversity and inclusion (D&I).
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NewsBriefing: MGAs shine in broker survey…but a big concern remains
MGAs shine in survey, but brokers do have concerns
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NewsMGAs set to explore new ways to access capacity
In the hunt for capacity, some MGAs are turning to financial centres such as Guernsey and Gibraltar, adds Robus Risk Services
