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Stay informed with the latest news and perspectives from the MGAA, our members, and partner organisations.

Rising Edge Makes Three New Appointments

Rising Edge makes three new appointments

14th September 2026

Press Releases

Verisk: What’s Driving UK Property Claims Costs in 2026? Key Insights for MGAs

Property claims costs continue to evolve as repair trends, labour availability, material pricing and weather events reshape the claims landscape. For MGAs, staying ahead of these shifts is critical to managing loss ratios, reserving accurately and maintaining profitability.

14th September 2026

Industry News

Pro Global: When AI Starts Acting – The Compliance Challenge for MGAs

The insurance industry's conversation about AI is already moving on. For the past couple of years, much of the focus has been on generative AI: what it can write, summarise, analyse or retrieve. The more interesting development now is agentic AI: as I am sure all readers already know, these are AI programmes that do not simply produce an answer, but can autonomously take actions, make a series of decisions and adapt what they do in response to new information.

14th September 2026

Industry News Regulatory & Compliance Thought Leadership

Milliman: Turn risk into resilience. A review of risk and capital hot topics for 2026

Cyber risk and new technologies. Geopolitical turmoil and climate change. Social inflation and insurance cycles. As the world faces emerging and increasingly uncertain risks, general insurers must respond.

14th September 2026

Industry News

Insurance Insider – AI liability exclusions and demand could spike after 1.1 2027: ibott’s Moore

The vast majority of insurance policies today are silent on AI liability, but 1 January 2027 could be a “big tipping point” of AI exclusions and demand both increasing, Chris Moore, Apollo ibott commercial president, told Insurance Insider.

14th September 2026

Industry News

HF: Agility as a Competitive Advantage – Unlocking Value Through Predictive Modelling, Data Analytics and Data Extraction

The insurance market has never had access to more data, yet many organisations continue to face the same challenge: transforming that information into practical, actionable insight in a way which leverages insight to help improve decision-making.

14th September 2026

Industry News

Earnix: Smarter, Faster, Governed – AI Risk Management for MGAs

MGAs have built their reputations by seeing risks differently and moving while larger organisations are still arranging the meeting. AI has clear potential to support that agility, but the real opportunity is not agentic AI on its own. It is how AI can be embedded into the pricing, underwriting and portfolio decisions that shape the business, with the right governance and human oversight built in.

14th September 2026

Industry News

Broker Exchange Leeds – Exhibitor Spotlight

Meet 40+ MGAs, discover specialist products, discuss complex risks and build valuable relationships with underwriting decision-makers. Whether you're looking for new markets, fresh insights or your next trading partner, Broker Exchange is designed to help you make connections that lead to business opportunities.

11th September 2026

Events & Conferences

FCA Supervisory Tools: What to Expect, How to Respond

About this session Most FCA authorised firms operate under the same supervisory framework. However, for MGAs and delegated authority businesses, regulatory scrutiny often extends beyond traditional conduct oversight into areas such as governance, distribution, product oversight, delegated authority controls, conflicts management and insurer relationships. Many firms only discover how FCA supervision works in practice once...

11th September 2026

ROI Regulatory Calendar – Latest

11th September 2026

The CBAA Model Wording Key Guidance – M5 Recording & Schedule Update

The CBAA Model Wording Key Guidance - M5 Recording & Schedule Update

10th September 2026

Industry News

Innovation Group – Celebrating 25 Years of Root Investigation Excellence

Innovation Group - Celebrating 25 Years of Root Investigation Excellence

10th September 2026

Industry News

Omnyy Introduces Cyber Cover Across All Professional Indemnity Quotations

Omnyy Introduces Cyber Cover Across All Professional Indemnity Quotations

9th September 2026

Industry News

Synectics Solutions: Perfect fakes, imperfect behaviour – the real weakness in AI fraud

Insurance fraudsters are swapping isolated forgeries for entirely fabricated realities. Armed with AI – and in efforts to bypass enhanced screening tools that have become popular with insurers – they’re blending in with normal customer activity. So much so, that record numbers of synthetic identities are being used repeatedly, and fake documents are rising in areas of formerly low concern.

9th September 2026

Industry News

Bridgepoint invests in VIPR to accelerate next phase of growth

Bridgepoint invests in VIPR to accelerate next phase of growth

8th September 2026

Press Releases

The Year of the MGA – From Pricing Transformation to Underwriting Performance

About this session As the MGA market enters a new phase of growth, technology is becoming critical to scaling efficiently without compromising underwriting discipline. This webinar will explore findings from Optalitix and Insurance Post’s latest research into how MGAs are modernising pricing and underwriting operations. Drawing on insights from MGA leaders, the session will examine...

7th September 2026

Purbeck Insurance Services Takes Personal Guarantee Insurance to Canada

Purbeck Insurance Services Takes Personal Guarantee Insurance to Canada

4th September 2026

Press Releases

Simply Business and Premium Credit renew premium finance partnership

Simply Business and Premium Credit renew premium finance partnership

4th September 2026

Press Releases

From Cost Centre to Competitive Edge – The Power of Claims in a Soft Market

About this session In a softer market, claims performance is increasingly central to an MGA’s proposition. It is not simply a back-office function: it can strengthen broker relationships, improve customer outcomes, support retention and give capacity providers confidence in the quality of the underwriting proposition. This briefing explores how MGAs can use claims as a...

4th September 2026

UK Regulatory Calendar – Latest

3rd September 2026

MGAA Annual Report highlights growing influence as MGA sector continues to evolve

The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) today releases its 2026 Annual Report, highlighting a year of increased regulatory engagement, strong member participation and continued growth across the MGA community.

27th August 2026

Press Releases

Pen Underwriting reinforces long-term thatch and personal leisure commitment with new Hadron partnership

Pen Underwriting reinforces long-term thatch and personal leisure commitment with new Hadron partnership

25th August 2026

Press Releases

An Underwriters Guide to navigating the soft market & when it will end …

About this session The soft market presents a very different set of challenges for underwriters and MGAs – when will it end? As competition increases, rates come under pressure and opportunities become harder to differentiate, maintaining underwriting discipline and protecting profitability become increasingly important. But how long could the current soft market last, and what...

25th August 2026

Majesco Podcast: InsurTech 2.0: MGAs & Market Makers

Majesco Podcasts : InsurTech 2.0: MGAs & Market Makers

24th August 2026

Industry News Podcasts & Interviews

From Concept to Binder: What Capacity Providers Look for Now

About this session The delegated authority market continues to evolve, with capacity providers placing greater emphasis on governance, data quality, operational readiness and long-term partnership potential. In this session, representatives from QBE will share practical insights into how new opportunities are assessed, what has changed in capacity appetite, and the common green flags and red...

21st August 2026

When Growth Is No Longer Enough: The MGA Performance Index

About this session For a decade, the MGA model rode a hard market that rewarded speed and scale alike. That phase is ending. Capacity providers are becoming more selective, and the businesses that pass their scrutiny are the ones that can prove underwriting discipline, not just growth. For established MGAs, the challenge is protecting a...

18th August 2026

MGAA Annual Report 2026

17th August 2026

Entries open for the National Insurance Awards 2027

Entries are now open for the National Insurance Awards 2027, returning for their 14th year to recognise achievement across the UK general insurance sector.

13th August 2026

Events & Conferences

Broker Exchange Leeds 2026 – Meet the Exhibitors

  Your Gateway to Exclusive Networking Opportunities Designed specifically for brokers, Broker Exchange makes it easier than ever to connect face-to-face with MGA decision makers and specialist providers shaping today’s market. Whether you’re looking for fresh capacity, innovative products, access to new markets or insight into underwriting appetite, this event brings the very best of...

11th August 2026

Events & Conferences

Ignite Specialty Risk establishes Australian operations and appoints Lucinda Stormont-Sainsbury as Head of Australian Operations

Ignite Specialty Risk establishes Australian operations and appoints Lucinda Stormont-Sainsbury as Head of Australian Operations

11th August 2026

Press Releases

rrelentless: Beyond the Payout – How Cyber Insurance Is Redefining Its Value

Cyber insurance is undergoing a shift the market has yet to fully articulate: the value of a policy is no longer defined solely by what happens at the claim stage, but by what happens before a cyber incident occurs.

11th August 2026

Industry News

Kennedys: FiDA and its impact on MGAs and the insurance sector

FiDA, the EU’s proposed Financial Data Access Regulation, is intended to create a framework for open finance. It would allow customers to instruct firms holding their financial data to share specified information with authorised third parties. It builds on Open Banking but extends the concept into wider financial services, including certain insurance data.

11th August 2026

Industry News

LexisNexis® Insurance Demand Meter U.K. Reveals Lowest Motor Insurance Switching Levels Since 2023 as Vehicle Values Continue to Fall

LexisNexis® Insurance Demand Meter U.K. Reveals Lowest Motor Insurance Switching Levels Since 2023 as Vehicle Values Continue to Fall

11th August 2026

Press Releases

Intersys: AI Is Changing the Rules. Governance Must Keep Up

Artificial intelligence has arrived in the MGA market with remarkable speed. From underwriting and claims to document handling and customer communications, generative AI is already transforming the way many businesses operate. For a sector that has always embraced innovation, the appeal is obvious: greater efficiency, faster decision-making, and the ability to eliminate time-consuming administrative tasks.

10th August 2026

Industry News

CyberOne: When Attacks Move at Machine Speed, Can Your Incident Response Keep Up?

In Q2 2026, 2,279 ransomware victims were publicly reported, up 7% from the previous quarter and 43% year on year. With more than 90 active ransomware groups operating globally, cybercrime has become a highly organised and fast-moving industry.

10th August 2026

Industry News

Crawford & Co: When systems come back but the business doesn’t – How cyber incidents quietly drive business interruption

Cyber incidents are often described in technical terms: servers encrypted, networks isolated, systems restored. Recovery is marked by milestones - backups restored, enterprise‑wide password resets, applications brought back online. From an IT perspective, these markers signal progress, sometimes even resolution.

10th August 2026

Industry News

Scrub AI: Growing your MGA? Start with the Data

Scrub AI: Growing your MGA? Start with the Data

10th August 2026

Industry News

The CBAA Model Wording Key Guidance – M2/3 Update

Good afternoon, Thank you to all those who attended the second CBAA deep dive session for M2 & M3 on Tuesday – I hope you found it useful. If you wish to review the recording, or for anyone who couldn’t attend, it is now live on lmadare.co – 2024/2025. Please be reminded that we strongly...

10th August 2026

Industry News

Operational Value and Impact of GenAI and Agentic AI

About this session AI is no longer a future vision—it’s a present-day competitive imperative. In a rapidly changing insurance landscape defined by rising costs, evolving customer expectations, and intensifying market pressures, GenAI and Agentic AI are emerging as the most powerful force multipliers of this generation. Explore how AI —especially GenAI and Agentic AI—is driving...

7th August 2026

MGAA reaches landmark 500-member milestone with Pinpoint UK joining the association

The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) has reached a landmark milestone after welcoming Pinpoint UK as its 500th member, marking another significant chapter in the association's growth and underlining the increasing importance of the delegated authority sector within the UK insurance market.

5th August 2026

Press Releases

MGAA Compliance Insights – September 2026

About MGAA Compliance Insights Join our expert panel as we explore the latest compliance challenges, discuss key regulatory updates, and share practical insights to help you stay informed and prepared. Don’t miss the chance to ask your pressing regulatory questions and gain expert guidance on the issues that matter most to your business. PRESENTERS AND...

4th August 2026

The Founders’ Journey: Technology Decisions that Shape Success

About this session Cloud technology was a nascent concept when Gareth Baines founded Partner Risk in 2017 and when Dynamo Analytics’ actuarial modelling platform Psicle was at an early stage of development. Fast forward almost 10 years and we find ourselves amid an AI-driven revolution, requiring rapid adaption to evolving technological advancements, or risking being...

3rd August 2026

The Operational Edge: MGAs’ Competitive Advantage in the Evolving Market

About this session The insurance market is evolving and MGAs are uniquely positioned to benefit. While capacity providers and legacy insurers are constrained by outdated systems and slow-moving structures, MGAs have the agility to move into new markets, launch products faster and build closer relationships with brokers and clients. That is the real opportunity and...

3rd August 2026

NBS Halves Underwriting Time and Reviews 25-40% More Submissions a Day with Heron

NBS Halves Underwriting Time and Reviews 25-40% More Submissions a Day with Heron

31st July 2026

Press Releases

Optio Welcomes Cinven and La Caisse as New Majority Shareholders

Optio welcomes Cinven and La Caisse as new majority shareholders

30th July 2026

Press Releases

The CBAA Model Wording – Key Guidance (Update)

Dates for all remaining sessions are now available, to register please email @Matthew Logue, you don’t need to register for individual sessions, if you register (or are already registered) you’ll receive join details for all. Please hold the time of each session in your diary and the joining details will be sent via email 24hrs...

29th July 2026

Industry News

FCA highlights expectations for vertically integrated insurance business models regarding potential conflicts of interest

The FCA has published new commentary and guidance on managing conflicts of interest within vertically integrated insurance businesses, where firms may operate across multiple parts of the insurance value chain, including underwriting, distribution, premium finance and ancillary services.

28th July 2026

Industry News

QX Global Group Appoints Vijay Pahuja as Group Chief Executive Officer

QX Global Group Appoints Vijay Pahuja as Group Chief Executive Officer

28th July 2026

Press Releases

MGAA appoints Padda Consulting as UK Compliance and Regulatory Partner

The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), the representative body for managing general agents in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, has appointed Padda Consulting as its new UK Compliance and Regulatory Partner. The partnership will officially commence on 1 September 2026.

28th July 2026

Press Releases

FCA Supervisory Tools: What to Expect, How to Respond

About this session Most FCA authorised firms operate under the same supervisory framework. However, for MGAs and delegated authority businesses, regulatory scrutiny often extends beyond traditional conduct oversight into areas such as governance, distribution, product oversight, delegated authority controls, conflicts management and insurer relationships. Many firms only discover how FCA supervision works in practice once...

27th July 2026

Insurance Times MGA Survey 2026 open to UK brokers

The Insurance Times 2026 MGA Survey, in association with the MGAA, is now open, giving brokers across the UK the opportunity to share their views on the service provided by their key MGA partners over the past 12 months.

27th July 2026

Industry News

Sanctions Update For MGAs

About this session This presentation will provide an update on latest developments in sanctions law and practice, particularly as they affect MGAs. It will focus on practical issues such as difficulties interpreting ‘ownership and control’ and payment legislation, and the latest guidance from OFSI and OFAC. Learning Objectives Apply latest Court and regulator guidance to...

24th July 2026

Scaling the Modern MGA With Unified Operations

About this session MGAs are under pressure to scale efficiently, improve underwriting performance, satisfy capacity partners, and make better use of AI. But fragmented data across workflows often limits what the business can see, control, and improve. This session challenges four common myths about disconnected systems, data unification, and AI. We will explore why fragmentation...

24th July 2026

Make Your Mark: Building Your Personal Brand for Future Success

MGAA Next Gen were delighted to host Make Your Mark: Building Your Personal Brand for Future Success at this year’s MGAA Annual Conference.

23rd July 2026

Events & Conferences Next Gen

Operational Value and Impact of GenAI and Agentic AI

About this session AI is no longer a future vision—it’s a present-day competitive imperative. In a rapidly changing insurance landscape defined by rising costs, evolving customer expectations, and intensifying market pressures, GenAI and Agentic AI are emerging as the most powerful force multipliers of this generation. Explore how AI —especially GenAI and Agentic AI—is driving...

16th July 2026

Optalitix unlocks AI-powered underwriting with natural-language access to pricing systems

Optalitix unlocks AI-powered underwriting with natural-language access to pricing systems

15th July 2026

Press Releases

Lumara Appoints Motor Trade Specialist, Jason Hartard

Lumara appoints motor trade specialist, Jason Hartard

14th July 2026

Press Releases

Compliance, The Hidden Pressure Points for MGAs — and How The Administration Hub Can Help!

Regulation has always shaped the insurance sector, but for MGAs the pressure has intensified. Delegated authority, digital distribution, and heightened scrutiny from capacity providers mean compliance is no longer a background function — it’s a daily operational risk. At the same time, hybrid and remote working have fundamentally changed how MGAs supervise teams, protect data, and maintain governance.

13th July 2026

Industry News

Irwell Insurance: Turning Compliance into a Commercial Strength

Regulatory change is a constant feature of insurance, home emergency and legal expenses markets. For MGAs and coverholders operating in legal expenses and liability, the challenge is not simply keeping up with new rules. It is showing that those rules are understood, built into everyday processes

13th July 2026

Industry News

Forbes Solicitors: The Changing Regulatory Landscape – What it means for organisations, directors and senior managers

Everyone loves a promotion! A shiny new badge, a pay rise, a nice little flurry of LinkedIn congrats … followed by the cold sweat when you realise what new responsibilities await.

10th July 2026

Industry News

Earnix: Insurance-Native AI – The Missing Ingredient Powering MGA Agility

The UK MGA sector has become one of insurance's great success stories. Across commercial, personal and specialty lines, MGAs often outperform the wider market by doing what they have always done best: spotting opportunities early, entering specialist niches, responding quickly to emerging risks and bringing innovative products to market faster than traditional insurers. Their success often isn't built on scale - it's built on agility.

10th July 2026

Industry News

distriBind: Why Robust Due Diligence Has Never Mattered More

Delegated authority continues to be one of the insurance market's greatest strengths. It enables insurers to access specialist expertise, reach new markets and respond quickly to customer needs through trusted MGA and coverholder partnerships. As delegated authority has expanded, so too have regulatory expectations surrounding oversight and governance.

10th July 2026

Industry News

AutoRek: For MGAs, Compliance Is Turning into a Continuous-Evidencing Job

  Almost anyone running compliance for an MGA in 2026 is working across several regulatory frameworks at once. Consumer Duty applies through the distribution chain. Delegated authority arrangements are under closer FCA scrutiny, with recent Dear CEO letters and Lloyd’s Delegated Contract Manager reforms both raising expectations. CASS 5 continues to govern client money handled...

10th July 2026

Industry News

Equipsme wins BIA Awards for Best Employee Benefits Insurer of the Year and Best Insurance Employer SME

Equipsme wins BIA Awards for Best Employee Benefits Insurer of the Year and Best Insurance Employer SME

9th July 2026

Press Releases

Kovrilo enhances SME offering with cyber and electrical breakdown cover

Kovrilo enhances SME offering with cyber and electrical breakdown cover

6th July 2026

Press Releases

Cyber Security and Hygiene – Your Personal Digital Risk & Professional Responsibility

About this session Delivered as part of the MGAA Next Gen programme, and aligned with the committee’s focus on emerging and evolving risks, this webinar is specifically designed to support those in the early stages of their careers in the MGA and wider insurance market. As new entrants build networks and navigate increasingly digital ways...

3rd July 2026

From Cost Centre to Competitive Edge – The Power of Claims in a Soft Market

About this session In a softer market, claims performance is increasingly central to an MGA’s proposition. It is not simply a back-office function: it can strengthen broker relationships, improve customer outcomes, support retention and give capacity providers confidence in the quality of the underwriting proposition. This briefing explores how MGAs can use claims as a...

2nd July 2026

Tim Smyth Appointed Chairman of the MGAA as Charles Manchester Steps Down After Ten Years

1 July 2026, London - The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA), the representative body for Managing General Agents in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, has announced the appointment of Tim Smyth, Chair at Bspoke Group, as its new Chairman. Tim succeeds Charles Manchester, who steps down following ten years as Chairman of the MGAA. The appointment was formally approved by the MGAA Board and takes effect following the MGAA Annual Conference.

1st July 2026

Industry News Press Releases

Euna expands healthcare underwriting team as private medical market grows

Euna expands healthcare underwriting team as private medical market grows

30th June 2026

Press Releases

Bridgehaven: The hybrid route through the soft market cycle

After several years of tightening conditions, many parts of the commercial and specialty insurance market are softening, with competition returning, capacity easing and downward pricing pressure re-emerging. But what this means in practice however, varies widely across the market, depending on where firms sit in the value chain and how flexible their operating models are.

25th June 2026

Industry News

SSP UK & Ireland joins the MGAA and launches AI-powered product platform

SSP UK & Ireland joins the MGAA and launches AI-powered product platform

25th June 2026

Press Releases

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Data Intelligence Set to Transform U.K. Motor Claims

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Data Intelligence Set to Transform U.K. Motor Claims

24th June 2026

Press Releases

First Job, New Challenges: How Managers Can Attract And Support Great Early Talent

About this session Starting a first job is a major transition, and many early career employees struggle to establish the expectations, structure and support available to them. This session gives managers and business leaders a practical approach to attracting the right early talent and setting them up for success from day one through their first...

24th June 2026

Predict. Protect. Perform. The New Data Advantage for MGAs

About this session As expectations on MGA’s continue to rise, Predictive Modelling and Data Analytics are becoming critical to performance, governance and confidence. This session explores how MGA’s can use data to forecast risk and opportunity earlier, protect their businesses through stronger professional optics and defensible decision‑making, and perform more effectively across underwriting and claims....

23rd June 2026

Scaling the Modern MGA With Unified Operations

About this session MGAs are under pressure to scale efficiently, improve underwriting performance, satisfy capacity partners, and make better use of AI. But fragmented data across workflows often limits what the business can see, control, and improve. This session challenges four common myths about disconnected systems, data unification, and AI. We will explore why fragmentation...

23rd June 2026

Come and Chat Specialty with AXA!

AXA is excited to be sponsoring the MGAA Conference again this July at its new home, the Business Design Centre. As one of MGAA’s Platinum Sponsors, we’re proud to support the MGA community and the vital role it plays in delivering specialist solutions for customers

22nd June 2026

Events & Conferences

Guide to: Quality career conversations with your manager

About this session How can I access better quality work? How can I get feedback that feels meaningful? And how do I express ambition in a way that gets the sponsorship I need without without sounding ungrateful for the role I have today? In this practical session, we tackle these questions head-on. Career conversations can...

19th June 2026

Adapt to Market Changes Faster: Smarter Pricing for MGAs with AI

About this session Insurance pricing models gradually drift away from reality as market conditions evolve. This session explores practical approaches to monitoring model performance, updating models efficiently, and deploying changes seamlessly into production. Over the past years, machine learning and AI tools have become increasingly embedded in actuarial workflows. This shift is helping pricing teams...

19th June 2026

The MGAA Next Gen Initiative: Future-Proofing Sector Talent

MGAA Next Gen is pleased to share our latest collaboration with InsureTV, exploring how we can collectively future-proof talent across the MGA sector and wider insurance market. In this video, members of the Next Gen Committee discuss how MGAA Next Gen is evolving to support the next generation of insurance professionals. We also introduce the...

18th June 2026

Next Gen

Purbeck Takes Top Claims Award for Proactive Support of SME Directors

Proactive claims model has helped 75% of financially distressed SMEs avoid making a claim London, June 2026 — Purbeck Insurance Services, the UK’s only provider of personal guarantee insurance for SME directors, has won the MGA of the Year award at the Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2026, one of the most competitive and prestigious...

18th June 2026

Press Releases

VIPR: AI Won’t Fix Broken Claims Processes, It Will Expose Them

For years, insurance claims operations have been judged on one thing above all else: speed. How quickly can a claim be processed? How efficiently can workflows be automated? How much friction can be removed from the customer journey?

17th June 2026

Thought Leadership

Airmic/FOIL – Dublin-City-Networking-Event – 15th Sept 2026

  Register here : https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91118629/Dublin-City-Networking-Event  

17th June 2026

Events & Conferences

Sedgwick: Achieving Better Claims Outcomes Through Preparation and Planning

Claims handling is often described as the moment of truth for an insurance policy. No matter how well a product is sold or a contract is negotiated, the claims experience ultimately defines success or failure for the insured. Decades of the frontline of claims management show that many claims issues stem from avoidable mistakes.

15th June 2026

Thought Leadership

RDT: Claims – Common Mistakes to Avoid

Claims operations get scrutinised in ways most other parts of an insurance business don't. When something goes wrong - a delayed settlement, an inflated leakage figure, a customer complaint that escalates - the question that follows is usually the same: where did the process break down?

15th June 2026

Thought Leadership

Innovation Group: Building Better Claims Experiences by Avoiding Common Mistakes

Effective claims management plays a critical role in maintaining customer trust, controlling indemnity spent, and meeting increasing regulatory expectations. While motor and property claims’ each present their own technical challenges, may of the issues that drive delays, complaints, leakage, and poor customer outcomes stem from the same avoidable mistakes.

15th June 2026

Thought Leadership

Autorek: The premium data problem hiding inside delegated authority claims

Claims is where operational complexity becomes visible. AutoRek’s 2026 Insurance Operations Report looks at one of the layers.

15th June 2026

Thought Leadership

The Founders’ Journey: Technology Decisions that Shape Success

About this session Cloud technology was a nascent concept when Gareth Baines founded Partner Risk in 2017 and when Dynamo Analytics’ actuarial modelling platform Psicle was at an early stage of development. Fast forward almost 10 years and we find ourselves amid an AI-driven revolution, requiring rapid adaption to evolving technological advancements, or risking being...

11th June 2026

ARGenesis: Portfolio Performance & Exposure Insight | 23 June 2026 | 09:00–12:00

ARGenesis: Portfolio Performance & Exposure Insight | 23 June 2026 | 09:00–12:00

11th June 2026

Events & Conferences

AI in Practice: Embedding Practical AI Solutions Across MGA Claims Models

About this session AI is already reshaping claims but for MGAs, the real challenge is making it work in practice, without losing control. This session explores what it actually takes to apply AI effectively within an MGA model, where data, systems and delivery are often distributed across multiple partners. We will cover: • How AI...

10th June 2026

Chromatic: From Hidden Gem to Hi-Vis Leader

Chromatic is using the iconic yellow hi-vis vest to illuminate the expertise of Liberty Speciality Markets, a leader in commercial insurance.                         London, 8 June 2026: Insurance giant Liberty Specialty Markets has launched “High Visibility Coverage” – an integrated campaign with concept and creative...

10th June 2026

Press Releases

The Operational Edge: MGAs’ Competitive Advantage in the Evolving Market

About this session The insurance market is evolving and MGAs are uniquely positioned to benefit. While capacity providers and legacy insurers are constrained by outdated systems and slow-moving structures, MGAs have the agility to move into new markets, launch products faster and build closer relationships with brokers and clients. That is the real opportunity and...

9th June 2026

Sanctions Update For MGAs

About this session This presentation will provide an update on latest developments in sanctions law and practice, particularly as they affect MGAs. It will focus on practical issues such as difficulties interpreting ‘ownership and control’ and payment legislation, and the latest guidance from OFSI and OFAC. Learning Objectives Apply latest Court and regulator guidance to...

8th June 2026

MGAA Annual Conference 2026 – Meet the Exhibitors

The MGAA Annual Conference is your opportunity to connect with the leading MGAs, insurers, and industry partners driving innovation across the market. Our exhibitors include our valued Supplier Members alongside conference sponsors, bringing together a diverse mix of expertise and solutions to support the MGA community. With over 1,200 professionals attending, the conference provides a...

4th June 2026

Events & Conferences

Premium Credit: Insurance Customers Borrowing More To Cover Premiums

Consumer insurance customers are borrowing more to cover their premiums as cost of living pressures continue to bite, new research1 from the UK’s leading premium finance company, Premium Credit, shows.

2nd June 2026

Press Releases

The Future of MGA–Broker Collaboration – a perspective

About this session In an ever-evolving insurance landscape, the relationship between Managing General Agents (MGAs) and brokers is changing. This dynamic partnership holds the key to delivering insurance solutions, enhancing customer experiences, and driving sustainable growth. Join us for an insightful webinar, The Future of MGA–Broker Collaboration – A Perspective, where we will explore the trends,...

29th May 2026

Closing the Data Gap in Commercial Property Insurance

About this session This Professional Optics webinar from LexisNexis Risk Solutions will explore the data challenges MGAs face when assessing commercial property risks. Heikki Vesanto will look at the wide range of data required to support accurate underwriting and pricing decisions, from location intelligence to information about the businesses and individuals occupying the premises. The...

22nd May 2026

Hadron Appoints Liesel Carvajal as Group General Counsel and Ed McGough as Chief Information Officer

Executive Appointments Reflect Hadron’s Disciplined Growth Strategy and Continued Investment in Global Platform Expansion

21st May 2026

Press Releases

Majesco Launches MGA Model Office for P&C CoreConnect, Delivering an Innovative, Production-Ready, On-Demand MGA System

Majesco Launches MGA Model Office for P&C CoreConnect, Delivering an Innovative, Production-Ready, On-Demand MGA System Purpose-built for MGAs to accelerate speed-to-market with instant deployment Majesco, the insurance industry’s foremost innovator in cloud-native, AI-driven software, today announced the launch of the Majesco P&C CoreConnect’s MGA Model Office, an innovative, fully pre-configured MGA system that is production-ready,...

19th May 2026

Press Releases

Proudly Showcase Your MGAA Membership Tier

We’re happy to share our refreshed MGAA logo - designed to help you proudly showcase your membership and demonstrate your commitment to industry excellence. Displaying the MGAA logo reinforces your organisation’s credibility, highlights your alignment with industry best practices, and strengthens your position as a trusted partner in the MGA sector.

15th May 2026

Blog

Cyber Security and Hygiene – Your Personal Digital Risk & Professional Responsibility

About this session Delivered as part of the MGAA Next Gen programme, and aligned with the committee’s focus on emerging and evolving risks, this webinar is specifically designed to support those in the early stages of their careers in the MGA and wider insurance market. As new entrants build networks and navigate increasingly digital ways...

12th May 2026

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