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MGA and programs space riding the coattails of further E&S growth
LatAm and Caribbean finds MGAs firmly in favour
Fronting carrier M&A: Take 2
Headwinds and adverse headlines cast shadow over MGA sector despite growth
UK in the front seat
State National move is a vote of confidence in UK MGA/program sector
Clear Blue passes the Vesttoo test
Still striking a chord in the echo chamber…
Bullish outlook despite casualty concerns and Vesttoo fallout
The show will go on…
E&S tailwind v reinsurance headwind
Another black eye for the MGA, programs and fronting space
Searching for the win-win...
How far will AM Best’s patience stretch with R&Q?
Premium valuations in a world of MGA scarcity…
M&A, Fundraising & Startups
Program Partners & Launches
PURE Programs expands Palomar-backed high-value builder’s risk offering
USQRisk and Ascend launch energy storage revenue protection program
Coalition enters long-term US capacity agreement with Aspen
Falvey launches Canopius capacity-backed commercial output program
SpottedRisk moves to fill market gap with film-focused credit insurance program
K2 launches Defense Base Act MGA with Nationwide as underwriter
Solar Insure launches Zurich NA-backed residential warranty program
Gridiron and Signature Risk partner on new US MGU
Rokstone secures Allianz-backed $25mn facility for NA marine specialty offering
Axa XL and EPIC’s Oversea partner for marine artisans GL program
NOW launches new Arch capacity-backed physicians and physician group programs
Rokstone forms Boyle-led contingency portfolio, targets £30mn GWP in three years
Program Manager Interviews & Profile
People Moves
Specialty MGA UK appoints Contasta head of treaty for LatAm and Caribbean
Clear Blue lands former Swiss Re exec Brenner as chief of insurance ops
Dual hires Everest’s Déal to lead French unit
Euclid Transactional adds to tax insurance team with US and EMEA hires
Price and Driscoll launch >$250mn SME E&S start-up with blue chip industry backing
Start-up SRS Altitude hires Swiss Re CorSo’s Bachmann as CUO
WTW’s new Verita MGU adds Sordillo and O’Connor from Sompo Intl
Crescent Specialty adds energy veteran Carrillo as MD of downstream
RB Jones adds Hiscox USA’s McWaters and C&F’s Hogeda
Topsail Re lands Miller as chief strategy officer