Managing general agents (MGAs)
White Oak Underwriting Agency adds new expertise from RFIB
Underwriting agency aiming to expand with new capacity.
Commercial Express adds five new recruits
Underwriting agency currently in hiring process for another two staff members.
Towergate's Nathan and Duggan on Biba advisory board
Biba CEO Steve White hails "calibre" of people in group.
Inter Hannover out as OIM Underwriting capacity provider
Capacity now provided by a consortium of insurers.
MGAA sets date for board elections
Current board confirms willingness to stand for re-election.
Lloyd's broker Senior Wright Indemnity renamed MGB
MGB was bought by Manchester Underwriting Management last month.
Millburn Insurance Company enters administration
Provider distributed through same MGA as failed PI specialist Berliner.
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MGAs in focus as new venture launches
Mixed response from brokers as GRP buys Towergate Underwriting’s commercial property division
R&Q opens Birmingham office
Former Catlin duo Paul Woodcock and Phil Woodward will initially staff office.
Manchester Underwriting buys Senior Wright Indemnity
Specialty MGA underwriter acquires Lloyd’s broker.
Gallagher back in the spotlight
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CFC launches Biosurance PH
Specialist lines underwriting agency unveils life science solution.
e-Underwriting joins PowerPlace panel
e-Underwriting has launched its inaugural property owners product on PowerPlace.
Pioneer expands PI team with former Alterra manager
Pioneer Underwriting has added former Alterra at Lloyd's underwriting manager Paula McManus to its professional indemnity (PI) team.
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Arista launches 14 new regional trading teams
Arista Insurance has completed a 12 month programme to boost its regional operations.
Transactor buys out London Market partner
Transactor has bought out the minority shareholding of G2 Consultants in Transactor London Market (TLM).
Nexus completes Torus Executive Risks acquisition with rebrand
Nexus Underwriting Management has taken sole ownership of Torus Executive Risks and re-named it as Nexus Executive Risks (NER).
Ascent aims to bridge cyber gap with general liability launch
Ascent Underwriting has unveiled general liability coverage in a bid to boost protection for small and mid-market businesses.
AmTrust strikes £56m deal for Sagicor
AmTrust Financial Services is to buy Sagicor Europe (SEL) and Sagicor at Lloyd's for £56m.
Sagicor Underwriting refutes client money concerns
Sagicor Underwriting (SU) has moved to allay concerns that it does not have client money permission after it accidentally cancelled its agencies with scores of brokers.
UK General head named on MGAA director board
UK General chief executive Peter Hubbard has been named on the board of directors of The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA).
Nexus heralds "game-changer" with PartnerRe tie-up
Nexus Group has teamed up with reinsurer PartnerRe to cover its current core financial lines for up to five years.