MGA related articles – Page 28
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AnalysisMachine learning ‘is part of the answer’ in improving insurance services
MGAs are leading the pack to invest in machine learning, working to ‘deploy it far quicker into their distribution and into their business than insurers will’
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: Centrix Underwriting is ‘shaking up the market’ following four star success
Centrix Underwriting managing director Mark Hands explains what is on the MGA’s agenda in the next 12 months, including the development of new products to fulfil broker needs
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NewsHSB signs acquisition deal with specialist construction group
The deal will ‘expand our core insurance offerings into the structural warranty arena’, says insurer managing director
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IT InterviewIan Lloyd: Iprism reflects on ‘strong improvement’ in Insurance Times’ MGA Survey
The MGA has set itself a high bar ’to continue to find new ways to meet and exceed the standard of service that brokers have come to expect’
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NewsZurich agrees five-year capacity deal with travel insurer
The insurer will replace previous capacity provider Mapfre
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IT InterviewSam White: Unconscious bias barrier has led to a ‘skewer of male dominance’ in industry
Historically, it has been ‘unbelievably difficult for female founders to get funding’, says top boss
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AnalysisBriefing: Why can’t insurers innovate like MGAs?
Conversations at BrokerFest 2021 indicated that MGAs have the edge on insurers when it comes to innovation
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NewsGeo Specialty broadens UK political violence and terrorism BI cover
Cover will also include the increased cost of working while clients are unable to access their premises following an attack
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News‘MGAs need to look a little bit laterally’ when it comes to capacity - Mum
MGA boss also calls for more transparency around capacity provision, suggesting that brokers should be asking more questions
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NewsCFC secures significant investment from two private equity firms
The firm has grown its employee count over the past three years, establishing a global footprint with more than 500 staff located across the UK, US, Europe and Australia
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: Sustained period of cyber market hardening must be fully understood
Ransomware demand ’is 20 times more than what we saw in 2018’, says MGA’s head of cyber
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NewsHB Underwriting partners with insurtech to launch tenants’ contents product
The cover aims to close the insurance accessibility gap for social and affordable housing tenants
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NewsIndependent specialty MGA completes refinancing
The loan was repaid more than two years earlier than expected thanks to an investment injection from international firm
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AnalysisBriefing: Unpicking industry challenges at BrokerFest 2021
On Monday, brokers will hear a pandemic case study from commercial wheels broker McCarron Coates, as well as have the option to learn about the current lay of the land in high net worth
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: Harbour Underwriting partners with broker for ATE solution
Harbour Underwriting is keen to partner with engaged brokers
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NewsArrow Risk Management launches new MGA underwriting platform
Two members of its management team come from Barbican Insurance Group
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IT InterviewMike Keating: ‘Opportunity knocks’ for MGAs post-pandemic as technology becomes key
The MGAA chief executive is optimistic about the future for MGAs and says there is an opportunity for technology companies to work with them
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NewsPen Underwriting buys Manchester Underwriting Agencies
The ‘great partnership’ will allow Mum to achieve ‘the next level of growth’ while also bolstering Pen Underwriting’s ‘bench strength’
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FeaturesIn Focus: What are your concerns regarding the longevity and stability of capacity arrangements for MGAs?
Three industry experts discuss capacity arrangements in the MGA market, outlining innovative future options and current frustrations
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FeaturesIn Focus: Data is a ‘hygiene factor’ for MGAs, but claims handling lagging behind technological curve
The insurance industry is sitting on mountains of data – used wisely, it could be the silver bullet that makes an MGA successful
