Brokers need to understand value of MGAs, says Charles Manchester

Charles Manchester, newly elected board member of the Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA), said he wants to grow the voice of the trade body in the market.

Following his appointment, Manchester, who is CEO of Manchester Underwriting Management, told Insurance Age: "The MGAA has done incredibly well in the short time that it's been alive, but it needs to go further, it needs to have greater penetration, such that MGAs almost can't imagine being in business without joining it.

"Hopefully I