Recent MGA articles – Page 37
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NewsThe future of MGAs will be defined by data – Willis Re
Overseas capacity providers are attracted to the UK market, but especially to businesses that have generous data capabilities
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FeaturesBriefing: The Covid-19 pandemic ‘has become far less of an acceptable excuse for poor service’
While the industry debates service standards during the reign of Covid-19, Insurance Times editor advocates embracing the ‘new normal’ rather than longing for pre-pandemic days
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NewsUK-EU insurance capacity relationships still required post-Brexit says Pro Insurance Solutions
Pro Insurance Solutions managing director Robert Buchberger tells Insurance Times that there is ”an ongoing desire to operate international schemes in commercial and financial lines”
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NewsMGAs should buckle up for a ‘hard Brexit’ says Clyde and Co
Reverse branching could provide a solution for insurance intermediaries that wish to continue trading in the EEA following Brexit, says law firm partner
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NewsInperio to offer reduced professional indemnity premiums to solicitors via new partnership
Solicitors have had a tough time with professional indemnity insurance, but the MGA hopes to offer clients a quick and easy way of getting cover remotely
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NewsMajority of businesses aware of flood risk, but less than half have comprehensive cover
The insurtech MGA revealed the findings from its latest report as part of its risk awareness campaign – Flood February set to target commercial lines brokers
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News AnalysisHowden Group puts ‘a new clank in that whole model’ by backing Dual with capital
Chief executive David Howden says Dual ‘as a business is absolutely of the moment’ and is now ‘in quite a unique position’ following internal capacity investment
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NewsInsurance sector is in ‘a digital arms race’ – Salesforce
The industry needs to get better at using data for cross-selling and upselling opportunities, according to expert panel
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NewsArch inks deal with insurtech Concirrus
Arch will be using the insurtech’s intelligence platform which can provide advanced premium forecasting
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NewsMarkerstudy Group reveals £200m investment
Markerstudy Group will use this investment to deliver a sustainable growth programme through a combination of organic and acquisition-led expansion
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NewsAvid beefs up new GAP and ancillaries division with ex-Mapfre lead
The new division hopes to launch in March but the new recruit will begin next month
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NewsPen Underwriting strikes capacity deal with Zurich for hazardous goods and tanker transportation
The five-year deal will see Zurich provide capacity for £165m worth of premiums
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: Capacity renewals could be tougher post-Covid says Markerstudy
Insurance Times catches up with Amanda Fox, head of broker management and product governance at Markerstudy, who says the business is remaining true to its roots despite the ongoing pandemic uncertainty
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NewsMGA Q&A: Focus says ‘human touch’ is critical to offering high quality service to brokers
Focus’s founding director John Finch tells Insurance Times why it is important for the firm’s broker panel to have a human touch
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: Insurance products need to be assessed in light of the Covid-19 pandemic says DOA
DOA Underwriting’s director Phillip Oliver speaks to Insurance Times about the MGA’s plans for 2020 as well as how he thinks the coronavirus outbreak will continue to affect insurers, brokers and MGAs
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: Midas Underwriting says home working may become ‘long-term strategy’ post Covid
Insurance Times catches up with Andy Baughan, chief executive for personal lines at Midas Underwriting, to find out how the MGA has reacted to the coronavirus pandemic as well as what it has up its sleeve for broker partners…
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: Gresham Underwriting says ‘meeting broker demands is key’
Gresham Underwriting’s chief underwriting officer, Robert Munden speaks to Insurance Times about why brokers are at the centre of what the MGA does
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: U-Sure Underwriting sees month-on-month growth despite Covid-19
U-Sure Underwriting’s managing director Ben Coleman speaks to Insurance Times about the factors that ensure his MGA delivers a ‘first class service’ and how the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t dampened business growth
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: Commercial Express steals new business opportunities as a result of Covid landscape
Commercial Express’s managing director Duncan Pritchard also tells Insurance Times that capacity is a concern for MGAs in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Here, Pritchard shares his insights…
