Managing general agents (MGAs)
Hiscox to buy MGA and HNW provider from R&Q
Deal expected to complete this quarter of 2015.
Transactor creates MGA unit
Software specialist says move designed to meet “unprecedented surge in demand”.
Ex-Gallagher team launch Modus MGA
Former e-Underwriting staff launch business specialising in household, landlord and commercial products.
Rural takes six from Towergate
MGA opens Darlington office with six staff from Towergate-owned BIB.
Cullum-backed GRP backs Plum MBO
Plum Underwriting completes management buyout following support from Cullum-backed Global Risk Partners.
Fusion opens for business in Manchester
Towergate-owned firm’s network expands to seven offices.
Century Underwriting targets 20% growth in 2015
The MGA plans to expand the number of lines it writes.
Aon launches MGA targeting public sector
Maven Public Sector will write business for local authorities, police, fire and rescue services.
Heritage invests in Aro for schemes push
The provider has bought 40% of the schemes specialist's shares.
Mergers and acquisitions predicted for MGAs
Survey finds flexible business models cited as the top reason for success.
Arista appoints Kelly as regional trading manager in Leeds
New recruit brings experience from Zurich, UK General and as a broker to the role.
New MGA targets UK and Irish brokers
Imperium Insurance aims to write £50m of GWP in five years.
Broker Expo 2014: Pen Underwriting to complete MGA rebranding in 2015
Company also has its eye on more acquisitions with conversations taking place.
Pen Underwriting confirms Bristol and Leeds office openings
Gallagher-owned MGA to open both branches before the end of the year.
RUP Commercial rebrands as Century Underwriting
Commercial motor MGA aims to expand portfolio.
Thornett new development director for UK MGA at Gallagher
He will be working with Gallagher's Pen Underwriting.
IIG to underwrite over Skype
Managing general agency wants more face-to-face trading.
APC in new territory with Folgate buy
Market divided over benefits of adopting similar strategy
Editor's letter - October 2014
“An MGA buying an insurance company is undoubtedly an interesting twist”
Touchstone to launch e-trading platform
Underwriting agency begins roll out with commercial property owners product.
Gallagher takes Taylor from Clear to lead MGA sales
New role follows broker’s recent rebrand of MGA division.
RUP brings in Mansell
MGA appoints new commercial motor underwriter.
Touchstone switches from RSA to Catlin
Move impacts MGA’s travel schemes and products.
Towergate sells Folgate to MGA APC
APC Underwriting mulls underwriting return for Folgate after acquiring the run-off insurance company.