Managing General Agency (MGA) News

CFC Acquires Solution Underwriting in Australia

CFC, the London-based specialist insurer, announced it has agreed to acquire Australian managing general agent, Solution Underwriting. Financial details of the deal, which is expected to complete on April 30, 2024, were not disclosed. CFC has been trading in Australia …

Construction-Focused MGA, Phoenix Specialty, Launches With Capacity From AXA UK

Acies MGU, the London-based managing general underwriter and MGA incubator, announced the launch of Phoenix Specialty, a specialist MGA serving the construction sector. Phoenix will be led by managing director Tim James, subject to regulatory approval. James led the successful …

Markets/Coverages: Legal & Contingency Launches EV Charging Site Insurance for England and Wales

Legal & Contingency Ltd. (L&C), the London-based MGA that specializes in underwriting legal indemnities and title risks, announced the launch of an insurance policy which will cover the installation of electric vehicle charging points in England and Wales. The “Electric …

SiriusPoint Enters Strategic Partnership With MGU Ryan Specialty Nordics

SiriusPoint Ltd., the Bermuda-based specialty insurer and reinsurer, and Stockholm-based managing general underwriter Ryan Specialty Nordics AB, have announced a new strategic trading partnership. SiriusPoint will support Ryan Specialty Nordics as it offers insurance coverage for onshore windfarms, primarily in …

Markets/Coverages: Descartes Launches 1st Parametric Cyber Shutdown Cover in France

Descartes Insurance, the risk-carrying insurer formed in 2022 by climate-risk managing general agent Descartes Underwriting, has launched the first parametric cyber insurance for corporate clients in France. Described as the first insurance of its kind offered anywhere in the world, …

Alta Signa Launches European Marine Division

European boutique managing general agent (MGA), Alta Signa Europe B.V., announced the launch of a new European marine underwriting business. The new unit will focus on core marine lines of business, backed by Alta Signa’s panel of insurance partners: Axeria …

Real Estate MGA Ventis Launches in UK

Ventis, the commercial and residential real estate managing general agent that provides tailored solutions for a range of property profiles, has opened for business. Founded by Gareth Roberts, previously head of Covéa’s Mid-Market Specialist and Network division, Ventis offers an …

Ryan Specialty Signs Agreement to Buy Castel Underwriting Agencies From Arch

Ryan Specialty, the Chicago-based specialty insurance firm, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Castel Underwriting Agencies Ltd. from Arch Financial Holdings (UK) Ltd. and minority shareholders. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2014, Castel …

Markets/Coverages: MGA Optio and Insurer Partner AmFirst to Offer Political Violence & Terrorism Cover

Optio Group, the London-based specialty managing general agent (MGA), announced it has entered into an agreement with a new insurer partner to provide underwriting capacity for political violence and terrorism (PVT) risks. The partner company – AmFirst Insurance Co. (AmFirst) …

Markets/Coverages: MGA Rokstone Launches Contingency Portfolio

Rokstone, the international speciality re/insurance MGA that is part of the Aventum Group, announced the launch of a new contingency portfolio with backing from “A”-rated carriers. Rokstone is launching the contingency account initially in the UK and Europe with plans …