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MGAA Annual Conference 2025

Navigating a bright future

Old Billingsgate, London

3rd July 2025

Building on the success of last year’s conference at Old Billingsgate, we were thrilled to welcome delegates to another standout event, full of the buzz you’ve come to expect from the MGAA.

This year’s programme featured topical panel discussions, insightful breakout sessions, and an exhibition showcasing our expert suppliers.

We were delighted to see 1,250 delegates through the door, and it was a fantastic day filled with informative content and valuable networking opportunities. The focus on disciplined underwriting, financial resilience, and customer-centric strategies helped deliver another truly enriching experience.

Take a look at the highlights from our 2025 event

Agenda

Main Stage

08:30 – 09:30

REGISTRATION & EXHIBITION OPENS

09:30 – 09:40

WELCOME, Charles Manchester (MGAA Board Chair) & Mike Keating (MGAA CEO)

09:40 – 10:15

KEYNOTE SPEAKER, Erik Matson – Chairman at Bridgehaven Specialty Insurance

Erik Matson is a Founder and Chairman of Bridgehaven Europe Holdings and Bridgehaven Specialty Insurance companies.

In his role, Matson guides Bridgehaven, a company focused on the hybrid-fronting P&C Insurance segment.  Under his leadership, the company made history as the first to receive regulatory approval from the PRA/FCA post-pandemic, focusing on reshaping the UK and EU markets with innovative fronting strategies.

In addition, he is the Non-Executive Chairman of Launch Underwriters and Sr. Advisor to the MS Transverse/Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group. Professionally many of his organizations/entities are backed by some of the top private equity firms and insurance entities globally.

10:25 – 11:00

HEAD TO HEAD: Soft Rates, Hard Questions: Charting a Course Toward a Bright Future

Following a period of strong organic rate growth, the sector is now entering a phase of rate softening, alongside continued ambitions for top-line growth.

Our panel – representing all stakeholders, including the end customer – will debate how we can continue to meet the objectives of delivering consistent underwriting earnings and meeting customer expectations, against a backdrop of reducing rate adequacy and increased competition.

11:00 – 11:30

COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING

11:30 – 12:05

TECH PANEL – Technology’s Role in Securing a Bright Future

Technology will play an increasingly pivotal role in securing a bright future for the sector over the next planning period and beyond. Our panel—once again representative of the wider market – will explore what stakeholders should consider when investing in technology to retain a competitive advantage, meet evolving customer expectations, and strike the right balance between AI, human interaction, and new data enrichment tools.

 

This session will give delegates the opportunity to assess their current position in the technology journey and identify any gaps.

 

12:15 – 12:30

MGAA MEMBER BENEFITS UPDATE: Dan Berry, MGAA Board Member and CUO, Brown & Brown (Europe).

Join us for a short, informative session where we’ll provide a refresher on the full range of benefits available to our MGA, Market Practitioner, and Supplier members. Whether you’re looking to maximise your membership or discover something new, this is a great opportunity to ensure you’re making the most of what the MGAA has to offer.

12:40 – 13:15

FCA UPDATE: Matt Brewis, Director of Insurance, FCA

Join us for an exclusive update from Matt Brewis of the FCA, where he will share the latest insights and regulatory developments shaping the market.

Following his presentation, you’ll have the unique opportunity to engage directly in a live Q&A session – bring your questions and get clarity straight from the source.

This is your chance to hear first-hand how the FCA’s evolving approach will impact the MGA sector and what it means for your business as we navigate a rapidly shifting regulatory environment.

13:15 – 14:30

LUNCH & NETWORKING

14:30 – 15:00

FIRESIDE CHAT: Peter Graham – iNED for Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited

In this fireside chat, Peter Graham, iNED for Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited, will join Mike to explore some of the most pressing issues shaping the future of the MGA market. Together, they’ll discuss how we can collectively ensure that our industry remains focused on delivering sustainable underwriting profit, whether we’re doing enough to actively promote the value and strengths of our sector to key stakeholders and regulators, and the current state of the relationship between insurers and MGAs – how strong it is today and how it might need to evolve.

15:10 – 15:50

PANEL SESSION: What constitutes a bright future?

As competition intensifies, rating environments remain under pressure, and the need for significant technology investment grows, the question of what success will look like over the next 24–36 months has never been more important. Our panel – bringing together senior leaders from across the market – will explore the key disciplines that must remain non-negotiable, what should always be prioritised, and what may need to be deferred as businesses set their strategic course.

The session will also address one of the sector’s most critical challenges: attracting, developing, and retaining the next generation of talent.

 

This discussion is designed to help delegates reflect on their own business priorities and assess where to focus in order to succeed in the years ahead.

16:00 – 16:40

CELEBRITY SPEAKER: Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock PhD

Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock PhD is a renowned space scientist, author, and BAFTA-nominated broadcaster.

In her career, Dame Maggie has worked on cutting-edge projects, including the James Webb Space Telescope and satellite systems designed to monitor climate change. She is the founder of Science Innovation Ltd, a company dedicated to public science engagement, where she has inspired over 600,000 people worldwide, particularly from underrepresented communities, to explore careers in STEM.

In addition, Dame Maggie is the co-host of The Sky at Night, the world’s longest-running science television programme, and a Royal Society book prize-winning author. She has served as the President of the British Science Association and is currently the Chancellor of the University of Leicester. Her outstanding contributions to science communication and education have been recognised with the Institute of Physics Gold Medal, and she was made a Dame in the 2023 New Year’s Honours list.

 

At the MGAA Conference, Dame Maggie will share her remarkable story and the lessons she has learned navigating her path to success.

16:45 – 17:00

MGAA AWARDS

Stick around for the MGAA Awards Ceremony, where we will be celebrating the industry’s best and brightest.

17:00 – 18:00

DRINKS RECEPTION

Round off a fantastic day by joining us at the MGAA Drinks Reception — the perfect chance to catch up, connect, and unwind with fellow MGAA members from across the market. It’s a great opportunity to keep the conversations going in a more relaxed, social setting.

This event is free to attend for MGAA Members.

For non members the registration fee is £350 + VAT subject to eligibility approval.

Please contact events@mgaa.co.uk with any registration and media pass enquiries.

Online registration is now closed, but you can still join us — on-the-day registration will be available.

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