Managing general agents (MGAs)
Motor MGA KGM adds Ciaran Astin as managing director
Ciaran Astin has joined specialist motor managing general agent KGM as managing director, succeeding interim CEO Paul Kneafsey.
New MGA aims to combat broker frustrations with PI
A new managing general agent has launched targeting mid-market SME professional indemnity business.
Ian Lloyd on growing Iprism and delivering for brokers as Biba’s new partner
Ian Lloyd, CEO of Iprism, has promised brokers consistency and standout service, having signed up to be the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s high-value home insurance scheme provider.
Meet the MGA: Qualis
From an internal MGA within Genworth Mortgage Insurance to a subsidiary of AmTrust, Qualis managing director & CEO Roberta Brunelli explains how data helps it to predict future losses and its plans for product and capacity diversification.
Three MGAs put motor business on pause as capacity crunch continues to bite
Blagrove Underwriting Agency and two MGAs it supports with capacity have informed brokers that they will not be able to offer quotations or renew policies for 1 April, Insurance Age can reveal.
Meet the MGA: Ventis
With a ‘breath of fresh air’ Latin-inspired name, CEO Gareth Roberts, pictured second right, explains why Ventis’ USPs of rapid service and sector expertise are helping it gain traction in the real estate market.
Former Acromas suitor Open enters UK market with MGA buy
Australian insurtech Open has entered the UK market with the acquisition of gadget specialist So Sure.
Meet the MGA: Generis
A focus on expertise, human touch and a future-proofed portfolio have been key to the first five years of success at Generis. Managing director Andy Francis explains the importance of a hard-won reputation and making sure staff come to work with smiles…
BSpoke completes ‘game changer’ of a deal
BSpoke Group has completed the acquisition of the personal lines business of the Police & Forces Mutual businesses, Police Mutual Healthcare and Police Mutual General Insurance, from Royal London.
MGA launches product to cover EV charging point installation
Legal & Contingency has launched an insurance policy that covers the installation of electric vehicle charging points in England and Wales.
ManyPets founder Mendel to step down
Many Group, parent of insurtech MGA ManyPets, has announced that longstanding group CEO and co-founder, Steven Mendel, has decided to leave his post and is to be replaced by Luisa Barile, formerly CFO and current ManyPets UK CEO.
Marine MGA Amphitrite gets full FCA approval
Amphitrite Underwriting London has confirmed receiving full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority on 31 January 2024.
C-Quence enhances management liability with legal expenses
C-Quence has unveiled ML6, enhancing its management liability offering with a legal expenses module and the addition of a range of client support services.
MGA to branch out with new life sciences Lloyd’s launch
Asta, through its third-party managing agency at Lloyd’s, has received “in-principle” approval for a new syndicate-in-a-box to deliver a product that aims to accelerate the development of new therapeutic drugs.
Tokio Marine to acquire MGA brand and staff from Marsh
Tokio Marine HCC International has reached an agreement with Marsh Specialty UK to onboard certain employees of Lavaretus Underwriting.
Markerstudy weighing up Northern Ireland options as it exits short-term market
Markerstudy has confirmed to Insurance Age that it plans to withdraw from the short-term motor insurance market.
NBS launches hospitality product
NBS Underwriting has launched a multi-location hospitality insurance product.
NBS launches excess of loss liability insurance
NBS Underwriting has launched excess of loss liability insurance in a move it flagged enables brokers to offer an additional £5m of public liability cover beyond primary level limits.
OneAdvent launches MGA Criterion
Specialist managing general agent and broker services platform OneAdvent has launched Criterion, an MGA that underwrites niche classes of business.
Malcolm Harvey retires from Qlaims
Managing general agent Qlaims has announced founder Malcom Harvey has retired.
Waste management and recycling plant insurance – a market short on capacity
Media stories of massive premium hikes highlight issues in the waste management and recycling insurance market.
MGA expands D&O offering with NED Protect
Rising Edge has expanded its commercial D&O offering to include a new product, tailored exclusively for non-executive directors.
Aurora pushes on broker relationships with new hire ahead of product launch
Aurora has appointed Tom Willmore to a newly-created broker-facing role as it committed to launching a commercial combined offering this spring, amid a drive to be a one-stop shop for brokers.
Commercial Express highlights hair and beauty scheme
Commercial Express has launched a hair and beauty product for hairdressers, barbers and beauty therapists.