Managing general agents (MGAs)
Q&A: Martyn Holman, chair of Somerset Bridge
Martyn Holman tells Insurance Age about the evolution of Somerset Bridge under the ownership of Arch Re along with what is coming next. As the ex-Brightside CEO and Markerstudy leader winds down his career, he shares his biggest regret as well as his plans for a decade-long tour of farewell lunches.
Ardonagh confirms Acrisure reunion as Cross joins McIlquham in MGA push
The Ardonagh Group has announced that Kat Cross and Louise Doyle have been appointed to the Orvia Underwriting’s leadership team.
MGAA goes global as it widens membership
The Managing General Agents’ Association has opened up for membership applications from businesses across the world, in a move it claimed would strengthen connectivity between the UK, Irish and wider international MGA markets.
MGA Arkel promotes Matthew Birney to MD
Specialist multi-line managing general agent Arkel has promoted Matthew Birney to managing director with immediate effect.
Alps adds entire motor suite to Acturis
Managing general agent Alps has added its entire motor add-on suite on the Acturis trading platform.
Geo rebranded Orvia UK as part of global Ardonagh MGA push under CEO McIlquham
Ardonagh Group has announced plans to bring its global managing general agent businesses together under the brand Orvia Underwrtiting with former Acrisure UK boss Mark McIlquham taking up the reins as CEO.
Sompo CUO set to take up Clearwater CEO role
Henry MacHale has been appointed CEO of Clearwater Underwriting and is expected to take up role in the second quarter of 2027.
Subscribe adds £5m Fortegra capacity
Subscribe MGA has secured a long-term capacity agreement with Fortegra Insurance UK.
Shape MD Hunt to set landmark in 2028 as she is named deputy CII president
Mandy Hunt, managing director of Shape Underwriting, was confirmed as deputy president of Chartered Insurance Institute this afternoon at the CII’s AGM in London.
Arkel makes first CDL IHP move
Arkel is launching its non-standard home and landlord schemes on Proteus, CDL’s cloud-based Insurer Hosted Platform, to kick off a wider rollout.
rrelentless and Zurich team up on specialist haulage
Managing general agent rrelentless has expanded into haulage fleet motor insurance backed by Zurich capacity.
Alps extends pothole insurance vehicle cover
Alps has extended its pothole add-on policy to include both fleet and hire and reward vehicles.
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown Q&A: Casus Underwriting’s Stewart Croker
Ahead of Broker Expo next week, Casus Underwriting managing director Stewart Croker outlines why he thinks independent brokers have played a blinder over the last 12 months, and suspects “appetite” will still be one of the most important words in the…
MGA teams with Irwell for first financial lines product
Instant Underwriting has deepened its partnership with Irwell Insurance to launch a professional indemnity product into the UK market, its first financial lines offering.
Broker Expo Countdown Q&A: RE:NU Underwriting’s Mark Cross
Ahead of RE:NU Underwriting’s debut at Broker Expo 2026, CUO Mark Cross explains how the new MGA will combine experienced underwriting, technology and enriched data to make residential and commercial property owners risks – including unoccupied and non…
In-house claims teams at MGAs rising up broker priority list
Commercial motor brokers overwhelmingly prefer managing general agents with in-house claims teams, according to research by Direct Commercial.
PIB unveils US expansion with New York move
PIB Group has announced the expansion of its portfolio MGA company Acquinex into the United States.
Broking Success: Quote Detective CEO – and detective chief superintendent – David Harlow
David Harlow, the co-founder of Wales-headquartered broker Quote Detective, part of fintech PH Innovate Group, reveals the plans to grow the business at pace in the next 18 months with a new MGA arm while sticking to its mantra of serving customers in…
MGA recruits former Aqueous PI head in regional push
Folgate Underwriting Agency has appointed Terry Shaw as chief underwriting officer of regional professional indemnity.
MGA consolidator creates UK group structure
Bishop Street Underwriters, owner of Landmark Underwriting and Avid Insurance, has created a new UK group structure to bring its portfolio of UK specialty insurance businesses under a single management framework.
Bridgehaven signs capacity deal with Mission MGA
Hybrid insurer Bridgehaven Specialty UK has announced a strategic partnership with Amulet Real Estate, the newly established managing general agent, to underwrite a portfolio of specialist commercial property and liability insurance.