Managing general agents (MGAs)
Bluefin’s MGA to be called Bluefin Underwriting
MGA to launch website and broker trading portal in the coming weeks.
Pen Underwriting rolls out single Toba
Business states the agreement enables brokers to deal with 10 MGAs as a single underwriting entity.
Hiscox and R&Q Synergy MGA deal stopped
Insurer pushes ahead with £9.25m yacht and marine trade MGA buy.
Fusion adds seven in Leeds
Commercial underwriting company also transfers four staff to Leeds branch.
Pen Underwriting boss confident of broker support after Evolution purchase
Brand to be kept in the short term as Mark Armitage says all MGAs will rebrand to Pen Underwriting over time.
Pen Underwriting buys Evolution Underwriting Group
Gallagher-owned MGA says it will benefit from Evolution's online trading platform.
New MGA targets HNW market
Horizon expects to be a substantial player in the high net worth homeowners' market within three years.
Pen Underwriting launches commercial combined product
Gallagher-owned business said the product is its first own-branded bespoke solution.
Hiscox to buy MGA and HNW provider from R&Q
Deal expected to complete this quarter of 2015.
Transactor creates MGA unit
Software specialist says move designed to meet “unprecedented surge in demand”.
Ex-Gallagher team launch Modus MGA
Former e-Underwriting staff launch business specialising in household, landlord and commercial products.
Rural takes six from Towergate
MGA opens Darlington office with six staff from Towergate-owned BIB.
Cullum-backed GRP backs Plum MBO
Plum Underwriting completes management buyout following support from Cullum-backed Global Risk Partners.
Fusion opens for business in Manchester
Towergate-owned firm’s network expands to seven offices.
Century Underwriting targets 20% growth in 2015
The MGA plans to expand the number of lines it writes.
Aon launches MGA targeting public sector
Maven Public Sector will write business for local authorities, police, fire and rescue services.
Heritage invests in Aro for schemes push
The provider has bought 40% of the schemes specialist's shares.
Mergers and acquisitions predicted for MGAs
Survey finds flexible business models cited as the top reason for success.
Arista appoints Kelly as regional trading manager in Leeds
New recruit brings experience from Zurich, UK General and as a broker to the role.
New MGA targets UK and Irish brokers
Imperium Insurance aims to write £50m of GWP in five years.
Broker Expo 2014: Pen Underwriting to complete MGA rebranding in 2015
Company also has its eye on more acquisitions with conversations taking place.
Pen Underwriting confirms Bristol and Leeds office openings
Gallagher-owned MGA to open both branches before the end of the year.
RUP Commercial rebrands as Century Underwriting
Commercial motor MGA aims to expand portfolio.
Thornett new development director for UK MGA at Gallagher
He will be working with Gallagher's Pen Underwriting.