Richard Turnbull, managing director at Collegiate Management Services, speaks on his firm’s entry to the MGA of the Year (under 100 employees) category
1. Why did you put yourselves forward for the MGA of the Year (under 100 employees) category?
Collegiate has delivered consistent excellence in professional indemnity underwriting for nearly 40 years.
In a market known for volatility, we have maintained stability, profitability and long-term partnerships with brokers and capacity providers.
We have demonstrated our commitment to improving client experience and service with the roll-out of a fast-track renewals process and the launch of ClaimsPlus, which promotes faster, cost-effective claim settlement.
With retention rates above 80% for nine years and an average client tenure of nearly eight and a half years (8.4), we believe our track record and dedication to service make us a strong contender for MGA of the Year.
2. What do you think makes your entry stand out and why should you win the award?
Collegiate combines exceptional technical underwriting with trusted, stable, long-term partnerships.
With more than 150 years of PI experience in our team and an average client tenure of early eight and a half years, we deliver consistency in a market known for volatility.
Brokers repeatedly cite our responsiveness, flexibility and hands-on support, while insurers recognise our technical expertise and our sustained profitable underwriting performance.
The launch of ClaimsPlus demonstrates our commitment to improving outcomes for our clients.
We believe that our track-record of profitability, product innovation, longevity and service excellence, sets us apart.
3. What would winning this award mean to you and your firm?
Winning would be a proud recognition of our commitment to excellence in professional indemnity underwriting and of the values that have shaped Collegiate for nearly four decades – integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term partnerships and a deep commitment to our people.
Our team takes immense pride in the reputation and trust we have built among capacity providers, brokers and insureds.
This award would recognise not only our underwriting performance but would celebrate the culture, longevity and commitment to our clients and partners that underpin it.
It would showcase how an MGA can deliver outstanding results while providing a rewarding and supportive workplace.
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