Ardonagh launches new pan-European MGA platform

Ardonagh Europe has announced the launch of Orvia Underwriting, a new pan-European MGA.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Orvia creates a single platform to combine a number of Ardonagh-owned MGAs across the London and European markets with a combined portfolio in excess of €250m (£217m) gross written premium (GWP).

Orvia aims to build on existing underwriting and distribution capabilities within Ardonagh, creating centres of excellence for product and specialisms across Europe.

Conor Geraghty, chief executive at Orvia, said: “Orvia is built on a simple belief. Great underwriting happens when talented people, strong capacity partnerships and meaningful investment come together.

”With Orvia, we are creating a modern, scalable MGA business that puts service and partnership at its core.

”By combining a number of our existing MGAs, we create broader capabilities and unlock new growth potential. We see huge opportunity in the markets in which we operate and are equally excited about entering new markets and segments as we scale the business.”

First business to join

Trade credit and cyber specialist business Cooper Gay Germany becomes the first of Ardonagh’s existing MGAs to transition to the new brand, with other businesses in the London and other European markets set to join the platform in 2026.

The business is also finalising a panel of long-term capacity partnerships to ensure continuity, while at the same time supporting new product creation and sustainable growth.

Conor Brennan, chief executive at Ardonagh Europe, said: “Orvia brings together the best of our distribution insight, underwriting expertise and strong insurer partnerships.

”With market dynamics supporting MGA models, we have a unique opportunity to shape a brighter, more connected future for underwriting across Europe.”