Managing general agents (MGAs)
Underwriting agency unveils growth plans
David Oliver Associates has made a number of key appointments
Underwriting under control
The ability to deliver on professional promises is more pertinent than ever in today's market. Peter Joy, principal of Insurance 360, analyses results of an exclusive survey to find out which underwriters are proving the most capable
Small is beautiful
Louise Meeson finds that the perception of large insurers' service as faceless and impenetrable is leading brokers to smaller players better able to handle niches and small risks
CFC Underwriting targets media in product expansion
"We are always looking at new specialist areas" - Graeme Newman
Liberty extends broker services
Liberty International Underwriters extends contract with Red24 to provide kidnap, ransom and extortion services
CFC expands into media sector
Janine Eagles has been appointed as media underwriter
What makes an MGA tick?
PB asked some leading industry figures about how the managing general agent model works.
The Third Force 2010
Latest edition of the Third Force finds that this sector continues to exert a powerful influence over the market
Fortis restructure forms specialist trading teams
The insurer has introduced broker trading teams
Is big still beautiful?
Tony Cornell asks if big insurers are still vital to brokers
Fortis revises commercial lines and business development teams
The move comes in response to broker feedback
MGA announces software deal
Oliva Underwriting Management has formed a new partnership with Total Objects
New indemnity MGA launched
Tobell Underwriting Agency enters PI market
APC has its sights set on Europe
A new director and move into London signal expansion
SSP launches new underwriting business
Firm is set to expand further into SME sector
Managing agency loses client detail disk
Jubilee hit by ICO for data protection breaches
Arista bolsters Southern operations
Sean Field leaves Bluefin for Arista