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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
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
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
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
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
MGAA partners with Sicsic Advisory to strengthen regulatory support for members in Ireland
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) has announced a new partnership with Sicsic Advisory to provide dedicated regulatory and risk insight for its growing membership in the Republic of Ireland. The collaboration follows the MGAA’s continued expansion into the Irish market, where its membership has steadily increased. Sicsic Advisory, a strategic regulatory and risk consultancy...
28th April 2025