Managing general agents (MGAs)
Manchester Underwriting buys Senior Wright Indemnity
Specialty MGA underwriter acquires Lloyd’s broker.
Gallagher back in the spotlight
And so it begins again ...
CFC launches Biosurance PH
Specialist lines underwriting agency unveils life science solution.
e-Underwriting joins PowerPlace panel
e-Underwriting has launched its inaugural property owners product on PowerPlace.
Pioneer expands PI team with former Alterra manager
Pioneer Underwriting has added former Alterra at Lloyd's underwriting manager Paula McManus to its professional indemnity (PI) team.
In-depth: Digging for victory
Most brokers have had specialist risks to place, but many don’t capitalise on their new-found expertise. So how can brokers make the most of niche opportunities
Arista launches 14 new regional trading teams
Arista Insurance has completed a 12 month programme to boost its regional operations.
Transactor buys out London Market partner
Transactor has bought out the minority shareholding of G2 Consultants in Transactor London Market (TLM).
Nexus completes Torus Executive Risks acquisition with rebrand
Nexus Underwriting Management has taken sole ownership of Torus Executive Risks and re-named it as Nexus Executive Risks (NER).
Ascent aims to bridge cyber gap with general liability launch
Ascent Underwriting has unveiled general liability coverage in a bid to boost protection for small and mid-market businesses.
AmTrust strikes £56m deal for Sagicor
AmTrust Financial Services is to buy Sagicor Europe (SEL) and Sagicor at Lloyd's for £56m.
Sagicor Underwriting refutes client money concerns
Sagicor Underwriting (SU) has moved to allay concerns that it does not have client money permission after it accidentally cancelled its agencies with scores of brokers.
UK General head named on MGAA director board
UK General chief executive Peter Hubbard has been named on the board of directors of The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA).
Nexus heralds "game-changer" with PartnerRe tie-up
Nexus Group has teamed up with reinsurer PartnerRe to cover its current core financial lines for up to five years.
Iprism doubles profits as turnover increases in 2012
Iprism Underwriting Agency more than doubled its profit in 2012 to £5.79m from £2.13m in 2011, a report at Companies House has revealed.
Arista declares third year of profit
Arista has reported Ebitda of £1.71m for 2012, up from the £1.33m achieved the year before.
Bluefin misses out on Fusion duo
Bluefin CEO Stuart Reid has admitted that the broker's attempt to recruit Fusion Insurance directors Nick Wright and Stewart Gardiner has proved unsuccessful.
Capita reveals MGA risk manager
Capita Insurance Services has unveiled Sue Perry as risk manager in its Managing General Agent (MGA) investment business.
XL details $300m Shariah compliant offering
XL Group is to offer Shariah compliant insurance cover to large corporate and middle market clients.
Capita in Shariah compliant MGA start-up
Capita Insurance Services has agreed to finance start-up managing general agent (MGA) Cobalt Underwriting Services.
Bluefin CEO would "welcome" Fusion directors
Bluefin CEO Stuart Reid has admitted that Fusion Insurance directors Nick Wright and Stewart Gardiner would be "welcome additions" to the broker.
Grasping the nettle
The soft market has seen insurers strike up relationships with MGAs but, with prices in some sectors increasing, MGAs could offer even more benefits, says Paul Upton
Incorporated Insurance Group poised to launch online facility
Managing general agent Incorporated Insurance Group (IIG) will launch a Broker Online facility designed to provide brokers with a "quick turnaround on pricing" next month.
New MGA Ascent to target cyber risks
Ascent Underwriting has launched offering coverage for emerging cyber risks for clients ranging from micro businesses to international corporations.