All MGAs articles – Page 2
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NewsPen Underwriting launches into UK mid-market PI sector
’Extending our PI risk appetite to include larger firms, which are typically more complex, is another example of how we listen to our broker partners and respond,’ says managing director
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NewsMission strengthens UK and Europe leadership with four appointments
’We have started 2026 with real momentum and these appointments strengthen the roles at the centre of how Mission operates,’ says chief executive
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 2 to 6 March 2026
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NewsMGA agrees deal to manage Allianz Commercial’s entertainment underwriting business
’Entertainment is an attractive and profitable specialty line of business which we would like to expand,’ says CUO
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NewsArdonagh-owned MGA rebrands after launch of new platform
’Creating a unified brand is a critical part of delivering our vision of one MGA operating across borders,’ says chief executive
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NewsMGAs ‘taking growing share of underwriting’ as insurer demand increases
’Many MGAs have now demonstrated that they can grow profitably through both soft and hard market cycles,’ says head of financial services
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NewsMGA expands HNW offering following £250m capacity deal
‘This announcement underlines our commitment to being a reliable, long-term partner for brokers in the private clients space,’ says chief executive
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 23 to 27 February 2026
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NewsBspoke Underwriting secures five-year £250m capacity deal
‘The new capacity gives us flexibility, stability and room to grow as we continue backing innovative niche products,’ says managing director
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News AnalysisRichard Turnbull: Collegiate marking 40 years of quiet success
As the professional indemnity MGA celebrates its 40th anniversary, managing director Richard Turnbull reflects on mutual origins, growth and why underwriting discipline still trumps chasing premium.
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NewsUris Group-owned MGA targets growth in non-standard home portfolio in 2026
’We’re expecting to add more propositions this year and we are confident the demand will be there from our broking partners,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsSpecialist complex risk MGA approved as Lloyd’s Europe coverholder
‘Following a robust year of growth in 2025, this exciting news reflects the market’s growing confidence in our offering,’ says co-founder
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NewsEx-Dual duo launch new MGA specialising in manufacturing and unoccupied properties
’We deliberately limit our appetite to areas we are passionate about and understand deeply,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: Insurer megamergers are adding up – what M&A opportunities are still on the table for UKGI’s largest carriers?
A surge of deals has triggered a new consolidation cycle that is redefining scale, competition and capability across the UK general insurance market. But questions remain around integration risk, broker dynamics and whether bigger will truly mean better.
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AnalysisMGAs ‘not quite as digitally sophisticated as they portray’
’One of the challenges you’ve got in this space is technology requires a capital outlay and if you’re a startup business, or a business that hasn’t got a huge amount of cash to invest, it can be quite prohibitive in terms of that digital transformation,’ says chief executive
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NewsSpecialty insurance platform launches with $180m commitment secured
’Our technology is designed to give MGAs greater transparency, more efficient operations and access to the industry leading analytics to further enhance their underwriting strategy,’ says founder
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NewsUS consolidator expands partnership to support its London-based MGAs
’As Bishop Street continues to scale its portfolio of MGAs it is critical that our underwriting technology scales with us,’ says chief executive
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AnalysisClaims management is the ‘lever’ for MGA profitability in softening market
’Claims is a real area of opportunity if you get it right,’ says chief executive
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NewsCyber premiums fall 11% in 2025 despite rising incidents, Lockton report finds
‘Choice and competition mean premiums remain historically competitive, even as incidents rise, coverage diversifies and large cyber events become increasingly frequent and severe,’ says head of cyber and technology
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