MGA Analysis – Page 6
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Gibraltar making moves to attract innovation
The British overseas territory has been evolving as an insurance ‘centre of excellence’ with a fantastic support network for insurtechs, but is keen to diversify away from its most dominant line of insurance
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News AnalysisBriefing: Who are the valuable organisations in our industry?
The benefits of the industry’s trade bodies are all too great to take for granted, says Stuart Reid
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News AnalysisCyber criminal malice shifts away from Russia and Ukraine
‘Cyber threats reach beyond physical and economic disruptions to undermine societal trust, particularly in governments and the economy,’ says report
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News AnalysisUK insurance market over cyber ‘hurdle’
Brokers have been pivotal in the turn of the market but ‘much more work’ remains
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IT InterviewQ&A: Pen Underwriting talks helping its broker partners ‘win and retain business’
Nick Wright, chief business development officer at Pen Underwriting, talks to Insurance Times following the release of the Five Star Rating Report – MGA Market 2023/24
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IT InterviewTim Smyth: ‘Very busy’ start to 2024 expected with more acquisitions in pipeline
’There are a number of opportunities that we are working on,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisMGA learnings for 2023 and missions for beyond
Three MGAs discuss broker relationships, HNW exits and a ‘steep learning curve’ in the professional indemnity market
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News AnalysisBriefing: Educating policyholders on pet health could reduce claims
’Nobody wants a sick pet, it’s bad for the pet and it’s bad for pet parents,’ says chief marketing officer
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News AnalysisRevealed: Who won at the Insurance Times Awards 2023?
With gold, silver and bronze awards across 36 categories, the winners from last night’s Insurance Times Awards have now been revealed.
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News AnalysisGen AI terrain ‘marked’ with ‘excitement’ and ‘apprehension’
Insurance Times takes a digital deep dive into the sector’s leaders’ thoughts around the use of the technology
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IT InterviewAndy Holmes: Maintaining public relevance means breaking ‘two tablets of stone around insurance’
CFC’s chief underwriting officer says ‘cyber is perhaps at the cutting edge of where insurance more generally should go, if it is to remain relevant going forward’
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News AnalysisThe Big Question November 2023: What is the strangest misconception you’ve heard about insurance?
Seven industry leaders discuss the likes of broker role misunderstandings, the outlook from younger people and innovation over reputation
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News AnalysisRevealed: Who won at the Tech and Innovation Awards 2023?
Some firms scored a hat-trick, others walked away with two awards and some made podium debuts at the Tech and Innovation Awards – was it you?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Financial lines brokers must watch out for increased scrutiny of ‘finfluencers’
Brokers’ experience of compliance with Consumer Duty makes them well-placed to advise financial clients on the risks of not complying with upcoming regulations
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News AnalysisTechTalk: ‘Licensing process is a maze’ for insurtechs tied up in complex regulation
For insurtechs applying for a carrier licence for example could hold options but due to complicated and lengthy approval periods it may not be suitable for all, which means Gibraltar remains popular
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News AnalysisThe Big Question July/August 2023: What will the future state of play look like between insurance and AI?
Seven industry leaders discuss the current status quo, alongside an array of upcoming opportunities
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Are MGAs facing ‘additional challenges’ in securing capacity?
Industry experts discuss the current state of capacity in the MGA space and how it can be secured amid tough economic conditions
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News AnalysisIn Focus: What are the competitive advantages of MGAs for underwriting?
Insurance Times asks industry leaders what properties of managing general agents (MGAs) enables them to compete in the underwriting market when offering insurance solutions
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News AnalysisThe Big Question June 2023: What was the most important lesson learnt at the Biba Conference 2023?
Insurance Times poses the question to eight industry leaders after the industry collaborated to rise to the challenge earlier in May.
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News AnalysisThe Big Question May 2023: What emerging risks should insurance firms watch out for in 2023?
With emerging risks comes opportunity. Six industry leaders share their thoughts on emerging risks with Insurance Times
