Managing general agents (MGAs)
Brokers positive about Insurance Act
Survey finds almost 70 percent of brokers are fully on board with the Act but a quarter said no need for reform.
Brokers welcome swell in MGA numbers
Relative ease of setting up MGAs and promoting choice in market cited as reasons for increase
AIG and Ascot Underwriting to launch MGA
Insurer AIG Europe sets up Azur Underwriting with Ascot Underwriting and other partners.
MGA Ascent to target cyber risks
Ascent Underwriting has unveiled an enhanced cyber risk protection product for UK brokers’ commercial clients.
Aon enhances PI underwriting via Maven facility
Maven, Aon's specialist MGA, to offer up to £5m PI policy limits through regional brokers.
iFarm launches new quote and buy platform
The farm specialist unveils new platform to cut turnaround times for quotes.
Modus launches landlord insurance product
Product was designed specifically for accidental or part-time landlords, says MGA.
Thomas Miller launches MGA
Group also unveils two new products, Cyber Risk Cover and Kidnap & Ransom.
Pukka signs deal with Transactor
Newly-launched specialist van MGA has chosen its insurance software provider.
Aro Underwriting launches on PowerPlace
MGA adds property owners products to the software platform.
Jason Anthony sets up MGA
Former OIM underwriting MD has launched MGAM which is set to focus on SME business and is targeting £20m GWP.
Pen Underwriting unveils three property owners' products
Launch follows creation of Pen Real Estate.
Van specialist MGA launches
Pukka aims to achieve £30m GWP in first year and says its telematics app product will be distributed via brokers.
Modus launches home product on SSP
MGA says product is designed for a wide range of properties and tenants.
Aro Underwriting unveils new online platform
MGA says the new platform is part of a rebrand.
Plum Underwriting buys Synergy
GRP-owned Plum Underwriting has bought HNW specialist MGA Synergy Insurance Services for an undisclosed sum.
Brokers need to understand value of MGAs, says Charles Manchester
Manchester Underwriting Management CEO joins the board of the Managing General Agents' Association.
Century Underwriting launches professional risks division
MGA rolls out second new product in three months.
Towergate and Ageas partner on £300m Arista capacity deal
Five year partnership across commercial motor, property and liability products.
Accelerate Underwriting targets £50m GWP in six years
The MGA was officially launched on Friday and will focus on niche and specialist areas.
Gallagher welcomes court order success
Claim against Portsoken goes to speedy trial this year.
Gallagher wins injunction to protect confidential information
Broker granted measure in proceedings brought against Portsoken Ltd and other defendants.
Origin UW to launch motor fleet
Motor trade was also recently added to its portfolio of products.
Gallagher and Portsoken court case continues with more defendants
Case now involves six defendants.