Managing general agents (MGAs)
Bewica launches cyber portal for SMEs
New offering is free for Bewica's brokers to use and assesses customers’ susceptibility to the top cyber risks that SMEs face including phishing attacks, password interception and website attacks.
Romero and Qlaims partner on commercial property support
Broker can now offer claims support and loss recovery insurance to commercial property clients.
Pukka temporarily suspends trading
Motor MGA has reached its capacity limit with providers, according to a report.
Getsafe partners with Hiscox for UK launch
German MGA Getsafe, which offers digital contents insurance, was established two years ago.
Former MS Amlin underwriter launches equine MGA
David Ashby Underwriting will service MS Amlin's livestock and bloodstock business as part of the agreement.
GRP reaffirms acquisition strategy despite £17.9m loss
Accounting procedures and acquisition costs blamed as turnover and operating profit grow 48% and 173% respectively.
Pukka steps away from Gefion
The MGA moved away from the troubled unrated Danish provider earlier this year.
Legal Protection Group secures capacity deal with Alwyn Insurance Company
HDI Global Specialty stopped providing capacity for the MGA, which lists Arron Banks' Eldon Insurance Services as a major shareholder, in February this year.
Barbican Protect bought by H.W Kaufman
Barbican Protect will rebrand as Burns & Wilcox as part of the deal.
C-Quence and Cytora partner on commercial P&C underwriting
C-Quence will launch its P&C suite in January using Cytora’s property API to connect data such as property and location to each P&C submission.
Mike Keating lifts the lid on claims-focused MGA
Qlaims Insurance's chief development officer discusses how the new product can help brokers differentiate themselves and considers the possibility of expanding into personal lines.
Ex-One Commercial boss Mike Keating launches MGA
Qlaims Insurance's product will initially be available to brokers on the Acturis platform and capacity is provided by HSB Engineering Insurance.
News analysis: Broker and MGA concerns mount over MS Amlin pull-out
Provider’s announcement that it is exiting nine lines of business could have serious knock-on effects for the market, reports Sam Barrett
PIB’s Q Underwriting launches MGU
Matthew Schofield has been brought in to lead the newly-formed managing general underwriter which focuses on binder management and delegated authority capacity.
Matthew Reed joins SME delegation to Number 11 Downing Street
The Equipsme founder calls on chancellor Sajid Javid and the government to make it easier for small businesses to look after the health and wellbeing of their staff.
£60m capacity deal for Aqueous as it seeks to be "sustainable" for brokers
The MGA, which specialises in SME hospitality, leisure and PI, has teamed up with QIC Europe.
Azur unveils two new HNW products
Azur Niche is aimed at clients who might be considered higher risk than normal, while Unoccupied covers properties that are for sale, undergoing renovation or not permanently lived in.
Vibe Syndicate Management closes business units
The Lloyd’s MGA is to cease underwriting new and renewal accident & health and property D&F business amid strategic review as it pledges “orderly transition” for customers and brokers.
Brightside losses flat at £10m in 2018
CEO Brendan McCafferty says business is set to invest as it reports growth in adjusted Ebitda, broking revenue and GWP.
Broker Expo 2019: Q&A with Open GI's Nick Giddings
Nick Giddings, chief marketing officer at Open GI, examines the insurance market in the lead-up to 7 November.
Sure Thing! to be rebranded following sale to Policy Expert
Policy Expert co-founder Adam Powell reveals plans to change the motor broker's business model.
Accredited Europe partners with two UK MGAs
Maltese provider is now working with Sophro MGA and has extended its agreement with First Underwriting.
Avid agrees sale of majority stake to Beech Tree
The private equity move sees co-founder Gary Edmondson leave the managing general agent.
Nexus buys specialty MGA Plus Risk Limited
Nexus group CEO Colin Thompson says to expect more acquisitions.