Managing General Agency (MGA) News

Markets/Coverages: Irish MGA iSure Launches Professional Indemnity Facility

iSure, the specialist SME managing general agent in Ireland, part of the re/insurance MGA Rokstone, has announced the launch of a professional Indemnity (PI) facility with a €2 million primary and a €3 million excess of loss limit. Drawing on …

MGA Skyrisks Officially Launches With Investment, Capacity From Convex Group

Skyrisks Ltd., the London-based MGA and specialist in the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector, has officially launched with capacity and a cornerstone investment from Convex Group, the specialty re/insurer. Financial details of Convex’s investment were not disclosed. Skyrisks said AAM …

Markets/Coverages: Cyber MGA Measured Insurance Launches AI-Driven Cover for SMEs

Measured Analytics and Insurance, the Salt Lake City, Utah-based cyber insurance MGA, announced the launch of its insurance product, CyberGuard 2023, for the protection of small-and-midsize enterprises (SMEs). With its AI-rich data analytics and national security-grade threat intelligence, Measured’s CyberGuard …

MGA iprism Purchases Property-Focused MGA, SK Underwriting

iprism, the London-based construction, property, commercial and high-net-worth MGA, announced the acquisition of property-focused MGA, SK Underwriting Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Kent, England-based SK Underwriting was formed in 1999 and offers a range of commercial SME products, principally focused …

Markets/Coverages: Specialty MGA Nirvana Launches European W&I Binder

Nirvana, the London-based media, tech and cyber managing general agent (MGA), has launched its new European SME Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) binder. The team has a total available line size of €20 million ($21.4 million), in partnership with a handful …

SiriusPoint Announces MGA Partnership with Nordic Marine Insurance

SiriusPoint Ltd., the Bermuda-based specialty insurer and reinsurer, and Stockholm-based Nordic Marine Insurance have announced a new strategic partnership. Founded in 2012, Nordic Marine is a managing general agent that provides niche insurance products to the global maritime industry and …

MGAs and Fronting Companies: Exploring the New ‘Asset-Light’ Frontier

Premiums underwritten by U.S. managing general agencies not affiliated with insurance companies reached $33 billion in 2022, and fronting companies wrote another $13 billion in the same year, a new report says. Reinsurance broker Howden Tiger and the insurance research …

CelsiusPro Buys UK’s Global Parametrics to Strengthen Climate, Nat Cat Risk Solutions

CelsiusPro AG, the Zurich-based parametric insurance managing general agent, announced the acquisition of Global Parametrics Holding Co. Ltd. CelsiusPro said the deal will strengthen its global capabilities to offer parametric risk transfer solutions to both private and public sector clients …

Markets/Coverages: Skyrisks, Quotech Link Up to Insure Advanced Air Mobility Sector

Skyrisks Ltd., the newly incorporated, London-based managing general agent, has linked with Quotech, the underwriter-led developer of integrated technology platforms for underwriters and brokers, to deliver insurance coverage for the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector. AAM includes revolutionary aircraft such …

Howden’s DUAL Acquires Equestrian Specialist MGA David Ashby Underwriting

DUAL, the London-based managing general agent, announced the acquisition of David Ashby Underwriting Ltd. (DAU), an MGA that specializes in bloodstock and high value sports horse insurance. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. DUAL said, the acquisition cements …