Managing general agents (MGAs)
Video: Keychoice Underwriting's Jonathan Davey argues the case for MGAs
In an exclusive interview with Insurance Age, MD of Keychoice Underwriting, Jonathan Davey, argues that MGAs continue to deliver value to both broker and insurer alike.
News round-up: Organisations
The Chartered Insurance Institute has unveiled the New Generation Claims Group, which consists of eight young insurance professionals who will look at how social media can be used to improve customer communications during a claims surge. They will report…
Fledgling underwriter expands commercial lines with D&O move
Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM) has unveiled plans to move into the directors' and officers' (D&O) market.
MGAA to clear 'mist of confusion' surrounding MGAs
The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA) has claimed it will establish a clear differentiation between prospective members and the broking community as it gears up for launch this month.
Poor insurer service feeds existence of MGAs
Consistently poor insurer service levels have allowed managing general agents (MGAs) to cement their place in the market, according to one of the latest entrants to the sector.
News review: October
The founder and chairman of direct insurer Esure, Peter Wood, revealed that 2014 would be the earliest date that the company would launch an initial public offering.
Polly C - the hottest insurance gossip
Claim Experts' latest board appointment has made Polly chuckle.
Trade credit MGA launched
Equinox Global has been launched with the aim of proving improved certainty of cover and increased transparency in the credit insurance sector.
Oxygen poaches two senior hires from Aon to boost construction arm
Oxygen Insurance Brokers (Oxygen) has hired two new senior brokers as part of its plan to target further growth in the construction related professions.
Besso launches online commercial MGA
Besso Group has launched a managing general agent (MGA), named Gladstone Underwriting, to provide a “unique” online commercial underwriting facility.
FSA revokes regulatory permission for underwriting agency
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) issued a final notice dated 19 October, 2010, to Essex-based Ferryman Underwriting Agency, about a decision to cancel the permission granted to carry on regulated activities.
New MGA trade body to help members stand out from crowd
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), has revealed that it is aiming to make a clear differentiation between its members and the broking community as it called for prospective members and funding support ahead of its official launch in…
Reportage - state of the market: Caring for the community
There was a time when networks were touted as the best alternative to brokers that did not want to sell out to a consolidator. Louise Meeson assesses the current state of the market and asks if the same arguments in support of network membership still…
Ink seals Westinsure Group deal for mystery figure
Giles-owned Ink Underwriting Agencies has completed the acquisition of the Westinsure Group for an undisclosed sum.
WCM appoints Jim Ramage as non-executive director
Lloyd’s managing agent Whittington Capital Management (WCM), part of insurance investor and services provider Whittington Group, has appointed Jim Ramage as an independent non-executive director.
Keychoice Underwriting launches to broker members
SSP-owned commercial underwriting agency, Keychoice Underwriting, has officially launched its commercial combined, package and property owners products to Keychoice Network members, with additional commercial lines products to follow later in the year.
Ink joins with St Giles to launch solicitors PI offering
Ink Underwriting Agencies and St Giles Legal and Professional Risks have joined forces to create a new professional indemnity (PI) insurance facility for solicitor firms with between one and 25 partners.
Market Watch - Low carbon economy: High hopes for low carbon
Andrew Williams investigates the promises and pitfalls of offering cover across the many and varied risks in the growing green energy sector.
Westinsure members approve Ink takeover
Giles-owned Ink Underwriting Agencies has completed the acquisition of the Westinsure Group for an undisclosed sum.
APC launches second product in Ireland
APC has launched a new office product specifically designed to cover Ireland’s traditional and home based businesses.
News review: July 2010
A review of July's industry news.
E-commerce: LFC Shield plans to double broker base with online quote system
Underwriting agency LFC Shield has launched a new online commercial business quote system, which it hopes will help double its broker base to 400 over the coming year.
Second Insurance 360 insight study about to kick off
This summer, Insurance 360 - Insurance Age's sister industry insight unit - is conducting its second annual study of commercial insurers' performance on service to their brokers.
Fusion founders unveil new risk venture with support from Aspen
Regional brokers will be targeted by a new managing general agent (MGA) led by Fusion founders Kevin Pallett and Geoff Crisp.