Digital MGA joins Managing General Agents’ Association

Digital MGA Ripe has joined the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) as it continues to expand its presence across specialist insurance markets.

Since launching in golf insurance in 1998, the business has expanded into more than 20 specialist markets spanning leisure, lifestyle and SME products.

Ripe now serves more than 430,000 policyholders across a portfolio that includes cover for boats, motorhomes, cycling, golf, photography, small businesses and over 400 sports.

It said the MGAA membership underlines its position in the MGA sector and its commitment to working alongside peers on issues including innovation, standards and market development.

’Important step’

Alan Thomas, chief executive at Ripe, said: “This is an important step for Ripe as we continue to scale our specialist insurance offering by focusing on niche markets where customers value expertise, simplicity and products designed specifically around their needs.

“Ripe delivers tailored insurance solutions for specialist customer groups, using data-driven underwriting, powerful proprietary technology and digital marketing expertise to serve niche markets that are often underserved by traditional insurers.”

Mike Keating, chief executive at the MGAA, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Ripe to the MGAA.  

“Thomas has a great team around him and their talent and expertise will add further strength to our growing community.

“We look forward to working together to drive positive change and continued innovation across the delegated authority sector.”