Managing general agents (MGAs)
Profile - Henry Engelhardt: Admiral of the fleet
Henry Engelhardt was at the bow when the Admiral ship first set sail and he led the company onto the stock exchange when it floated in 2004. Emmanuel Kenning talks to the CEO about claims, pricing and the source of great market envy - the provider's COR.
News analysis - professionalism: brokers slow to embrace Aldermanbury Declaration
The Aldermanbury Declaration is a year old this month and the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has signed up nearly 200 brokers, insurers, loss adjusters, claims companies and managing agents. However, despite this early success, particularly with…
JLT reports £20m leap in profits
JLT has reported a healthy 2010 with profits after tax coming in at £90.7m, an increase of nearly £20m on last year.
Arista strengthens South West presence with former Chartis appointment
Arista has appointed Genna Ryan as senior fleet underwriter in the South West.
Arista opens Leeds office
Arista Insurance has expanded its branch network to seven by opening a new permanent office in Leeds.
Launch of MGAA may hinge on insurer and supplier take up
The future of the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) could be dependent upon appetite from insurers and suppliers, according to the chairman of its steering committee.
MUM expands product range with D&O move
Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM) has enhanced its product range with the launch of a D&O product.
The Third Force 2011
The latest edition of the Third Force finds that as this sector goes from strength to strength its influence on the market is greater than ever.
Brokers penetrate regions with further acquisition activity
Acquisition activity has continued to bubble away in the regions where Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV), Barbon Insurance Group, Antur Insurance and BLS Insurance Brokers have all swooped for new businesses.
Power hour: Calling in the experts?
This month's debate, with live interaction from Twitter, ascertains what value MGAs bring to brokers' businesses and the wider market. Are they simply another mouth to feed or the specialists that insurers and brokers need to service a diverse client…
E-commerce: Besso launches online underwriting facility via MGA
Specialist Lloyd's broker Besso Group has launched what it describes as a unique online commercial underwriting facility via managing general agent (MGA) Gladstone Underwriting.
The interview: Spreading the word
Although officially retired from the industry, Reg Brown remains full of ambition. Liz McMahon talks to the former president of the CII about his community work, formation of the MGAA and, of course, the London Phoenix Orchestra.
Keychoice chooses Cunningham Lindsey as claims management partner
Keychoice Underwriting has appointed Cunningham Lindsey as its claims management partner to provide a one stop claims service to its brokers and policyholders.
MUM poaches director from RSA
Broker-only MGA Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM)has announced the appointment of Danny French as a director of the business.
Markel makes three senior hires for MGA arm
Markel International has strengthened its new MGA (Managing General Agent) division with three senior appointments.
Video: Keychoice Underwriting's Jonathan Davey argues the case for MGAs
In an exclusive interview with Insurance Age, MD of Keychoice Underwriting, Jonathan Davey, argues that MGAs continue to deliver value to both broker and insurer alike.
News round-up: Organisations
The Chartered Insurance Institute has unveiled the New Generation Claims Group, which consists of eight young insurance professionals who will look at how social media can be used to improve customer communications during a claims surge. They will report…
Fledgling underwriter expands commercial lines with D&O move
Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM) has unveiled plans to move into the directors' and officers' (D&O) market.
MGAA to clear 'mist of confusion' surrounding MGAs
The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA) has claimed it will establish a clear differentiation between prospective members and the broking community as it gears up for launch this month.
Poor insurer service feeds existence of MGAs
Consistently poor insurer service levels have allowed managing general agents (MGAs) to cement their place in the market, according to one of the latest entrants to the sector.
News review: October
The founder and chairman of direct insurer Esure, Peter Wood, revealed that 2014 would be the earliest date that the company would launch an initial public offering.
Polly C - the hottest insurance gossip
Claim Experts' latest board appointment has made Polly chuckle.
Trade credit MGA launched
Equinox Global has been launched with the aim of proving improved certainty of cover and increased transparency in the credit insurance sector.
Oxygen poaches two senior hires from Aon to boost construction arm
Oxygen Insurance Brokers (Oxygen) has hired two new senior brokers as part of its plan to target further growth in the construction related professions.