Clyde & Co: Trust, Transparency & Tactics – Elevating MGA Standards in a Soft Market

Step into the iconic Old Lloyd’s Library for a high-impact panel hosted by Clyde & Co and moderated by Mike Keating, CEO of the MGAA.

Old Library, Lloyd’s Building, 1 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7HA

26 February 2026

Please note: Online registrations have now closed. Members are welcome to attend on the day, please bring either your Lloyd’s pass or a form of ID.

Join the MGAA and Clyde & Co on 26 February at Lloyd’s for a timely and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the legal and regulatory challenges MGAs face in today’s soft market. Our MGA Opinion Report, produced in collaboration with Clyde & Co, highlights a looming softening rate environment — yet despite this, it is acting as a catalyst for transformation across the market.

Hosted in the historic Old Library at Lloyd’s and chaired by MGAA CEO Mike Keating, this session will bring together senior leaders from the MGA, insurer, broker (TBC) and legal communities to examine the evolving risk landscape and share practical strategies for building resilience.

Please note that attendance is limited to MGAs, MPs and Supplier members, excluding those operating within the legal and compliance sector.

Key themes include:

Maintaining claims ecosystem integrity amid rising average claims costs
Safely deploying capital in a weakening rate environment
Tackling fraud, leakage, and reputational risk
Preparing for the “tsunami of rate reductions” with fit-for-purpose claims processes
Legal and regulatory tactics to elevate standards and safeguard capacity

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Agenda

08:30

Arrival and breakfast

09:00

Panel session with Q&A

10:30

Event Ends

This event is free to attend for MGA & MP Members and Supplier Members, excluding those operating within the legal and compliance sector.

With practical insights from leading experts and direct access to key industry stakeholders, this event is a standout opportunity to connect with peers, build meaningful relationships, and explore the evolving risk landscape while sharing actionable strategies for resilience.

Please note: The MGAA does not sell attendee data or work with third parties who do. Any emails offering attendee lists are unauthorised and should be ignored.

Presenters

Damien Rourke

Partner • Clyde & Co

With over 18 years’ fraud experience, Damian is a well known and respected practitioner in the field. His work ranges from single policyholder frauds to complex, highly organised cross-insurer fraud rings.

He acts for a range of professional clients, from household name insurers, retailers and large-scale fleets to local authorities and self-insured publicly listed and private companies.

Damian contributes to industry debate and awareness through regular public speaking, workshops, published articles and involvement with industry groups; including being a member of the FOIL SFT.

He is responsible for the day-to-day management of various insurer client accounts, managing a dedicated team based in the Manchester office.

Damian is an experienced litigator and has advised various insurers with drafting of precedent repudiation documents for claims pre-issue and assisted in setting up/implementing initial claims validation strategies including KFI checklists.

Dean Witherington

Chief Claims Officer UK • Wakam

I have 39 years working in Insurance claims & claims management. Chartered Insurer, ACII and have a BA(Hons) degree in Insurance Management.

Career has covered all aspects of General Claims working for Zurich, NFUM, AXA, and for the last 12m as CCO at Wakam. In the B to B to C world of Wakam I’ve been developing claims oversight of our TPA & MGA claims handlers using AI and Automation alongside more conventional Audit and review processes.

In my leisure time i’ve 2 “grown up” children, am a conscientious “Doggie Dad”. I enjoy watching football, travel and live music.

Ian Lloyd

Chief Executive Officer • Iprism

Ian is Iprism’s Chief Executive Officer, having joined the company as a commercial underwriter back in 2012. Ian brings 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry to his role leading the business, focusing particularly on business, product and technology development and insurer relations.

Stephen Hearn

International Business Development Director • Sedgwick International UK

Stephen brings over two decades of experience in global claims and risk management. Starting as a construction loss adjuster, he evolved into a strategic leader across the UK and Europe. At Sedgwick, he drives international expansion and cultivates sustainable partnerships, leveraging deep expertise across all commercial and consumer lines of business with particular focus on MGA, insurtech, fintech, embedded solutions, lifestyle and mobility products.