Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA)
MGAA seeking to “push accelerator” on membership
MD Mike Keating said the organisation will focus on its members developing broker relationships as the sector moves through a hard market.
MGAs failing to deliver on data
Survey by the MGAA and Aventus shows fewer than a third provide brokers with customer data for account-based marketing and cross-selling.
People Moves Round-up: 6 - 10 July 2020
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Insurance Covid-Cast: Future of Insurance Work - What do millennials want from their employers; and has it shifted due to Covid-19?
For the 32nd episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a panel to discuss how millennials have experienced lockdown and what temporary practices they would like to see made permanent.
Insurance Covid-Cast: What next for Managing General Agents?
In the 30th episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together an expert panel to discuss what the future holds for managing general agents.
Q&A: Polaris managing director Vivek Banga
Polaris celebrated 25 years last year and also had a MD change with Vivek Banga taking the top spot. Banga catches up with Jonathan Swift about the future of e-trade and the role brokers can play.
CII launches Chartered title for MGAs
The ‘Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent’ title is available to both individuals and businesses.
People Moves Round-up: 17-21 February
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MGAA’s Staddon announces retirement
Peter Staddon was appointed as the organisation’s first MD in 2013.
Blog: What can MGAs offer brokers?
Peter Staddon, managing director of the MGAA, discusses the potential partnerships between brokers and MGAs.
News analysis: Broker and MGA concerns mount over MS Amlin pull-out
Provider’s announcement that it is exiting nine lines of business could have serious knock-on effects for the market, reports Sam Barrett
Trying to find capacity for start-ups a “chicken and egg situation” says A-Plan’s Carl Shuker
Panellists at the MGAA Conference note there is not enough data when it comes to insuring start-ups, and urge MGAs to embrace rate hardening.
Brokers warned over admin fees and commission
DAC Beachcroft said analysis of FCA studies found that firms do not have sufficient focus on customers.
Quizzical questions: 17 May 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Acturis partners with the MGAA
Software house to provide technology solutions to MGAA members.
Blog: How can brokers get the best value from MGAs?
MUM Underwriting’s Charles Manchester outlines how the MGA market has developed and clarifies their role in relation to brokers.
#Insagepeople: 18 - 22 February 2019
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MGAA: "Chartered status for MGAs will benefit brokers"
But MGAA chair Charles Manchester questions how many MGAs would go for the accreditation.
#insagepeople 19 - 25 February 2018
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In-depth - MGAs: Agents of change
The MGA sector is showing strong growth, but how is it affecting the market and is there a risk it could go pop? Sam Barrett asks
ABI slams “unnecessary, unworkable and unfair” motor ruling
ABI warns that owners of vehicles like golf buggies and motorised lawnmowers could be forced to take out third party insurance unless the European Commission takes action.
The Blog Spot: The bright outlook for MGAs
MGAs argue they are more nimble and adaptable than traditional insurers, are they the future for the insurance sector?
InsurTech Futures: Stephen Catlin warns industry not to lose out
Speaking at the MGAA conference Catlin highlighted urgency to embrace technology and transforming processing capabilities.
MGAA reveals strategic direction
Due diligence, Brexit, training, professionalism, and lobbying are key focuses for the Association’s future.