Managing general agents (MGAs)
GRP buys Peter Cullum-owned Trimulgherry
Business is made up of nine firms, one of which will be GRP's retail hub for North London and Essex.
Covéa partners with iFarm Underwriting on mini-fleet product
New offering is available to brokers specialising in rural businesses and agriculture.
Biba renews GAP scheme with Jackson Lee Underwriting
Partnership extended for a further three years.
PIB merges underwriting offerings
Q Underwriting brings together aQmen Underwriting Services, TFP Schemes and Thistle Underwriting Services under a shared Toba.
Brightside MGA Kitsune launches
The broker originally planned to go live with the MGA, which is targeting £20 - £25m GWP in the first year, in September 2017 but it was delayed due to changes to the Ogden rate.
Predictions for 2019: Brightside's Brendan McCafferty
Brightside's CEO predicts a Brexit-related recession, expects it to become more difficult for small brokers to secure capacity and confirms the launch of its MGA.
MGA Fiducia and Hiscox sever marine cargo ties
The MGA stated that the timing of the the Lloyd's review was a contributing factor in the decision.
Fusion sports team moves into Geo Specialty after Ardonagh sale
UK construction portfolio also ring-fenced from deal.
Video: Scheme Smart - How To Future-Proof Your Scheme
The third episode of Insurance Age’s documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on what steps can be taken to future-proof schemes and delegated authorities and what sectors brokers can look to for future growth.
Camberford Law rebrands
The GRP-owned business becomes Camberford Underwriting and has designed its refreshed website to ensure simplicity and efficiency for broker partners.
Sure Thing! losses stable at £3.41m for 2018
GWP and policy numbers both increase.
Folgate assigned BB+ rating by A.M. Best
Decision comes as the insurer gears up for UK market return in December.
Touchstone recruits four business development managers in regional broker drive
MGA aiming to double in size in three years.
InsurTech Futures: Azur unveils scheme to protect against water damage
Tech MGA to provide water leak detection system to HNW clients, working exclusively with brokers.
Folgate teams up with MS Amlin for 2019
Partnership to write property, liability, PI and more.
New whitepaper advises on how to market and grow a scheme
Insurance Age and Axa release the second in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch schemes and delegated authorities.
Vantage-owner NSM launches second underwriting brand
First Specialty has been set-up following NSM’s buy of UK motor MGA Xpekt.
Video: Scheme Smart - How To Grow And Market Your Delegated Authority
The second episode of our insightful documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on how to take a delegated authority to the next level.
Sutton Specialist Risks and Equipsme launch wholesale partnership
The firms have teamed up with Equipsme health and wellbeing products to be distributed by the wholesaler.
Pukka moves into private car
Van MGA Pukka Insure has added private car to its offering with capacity provided by QIC Europe.
Axa enters £30m partnership with Origin UW
Provider to work with the MGA on property, casualty and motor trade products.
CFC: Industry is failing firms on cyber
Graeme Newman chats about cyber insurance, the benefits of being an MGA and the firm's strategy following its recent management buyout.
InsurTech Futures: Azur raises £13.3m in funding round led by AIG and Hyperion
Firm to use the money to develop more products for brokers.
Vantage owner, NSM, buys UK motor MGA
The company has bought Xpekt as it seeks to build niche motor business in the UK.