Managing general agents (MGAs)
Westinsure shareholders back Ink takeover
Ink Underwriting Agencies has acquired Westinsure Group following 100% shareholders approval for an undisclosed sum.
Dual boss admits Hiscox deal good for flotation
Dual International chief executive Bob Van Gieson has admitted moving away from having Arch Capital as its sole capacity provider for its main book of business makes it better placed for a flotation.
RSA on track to double book
Mark Christer, managing director of More Than, has taken over RSA's global renewable energy book.
Ink MD hits the road to secure Westinsure deal
Ink Underwriting Agencies managing director Mike Smith has begun a fortnight of roadshow meetings to convince the shareholders of broker network Westinsure to accept its offer for the business.
Giles-owned Ink bids for Westinsure
Giles owned-managing general agent Ink has made an offer to acquire Westinsure.
Iprism is confident of success as 'penny drops'
The "penny has finally dropped" regarding the online commercial insurance market and it could finally take off after several false dawns.
APC product hits Irish market
APC has begun writing business in the Republic of Ireland with the launch of its first product, which is aimed at shopkeepers.
APC product hits Irish market
APC has begun writing business in the Republic of Ireland with the launch of its first product, which is aimed at shopkeepers.
Former Bluefin MD joins OIM
Chris Ladkin is to join OIM Underwriting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arthur J Gallagher UK. He will head OIM’s new Finpro team, to be formed in combination with the Circadian team which joined OIM following the AJG acquisition of the First City assets.
DAS opens up shop in Canada
DAS UK Group has confirmed that its new Canadian subsidiary, DAS Legal Protection Insurance Company, will start writing business in Ontario on 5 July.
Post in print - 24 June
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CFC hires a real Gent
Underwriting agency CFC has appointed Nigel Gent to the new role of products manager.
Ex-Fusion bosses outline MGA plan
The new managing general agency led by Fusion founders Kevin Pallett and Geoff Crisp aims to establish at least five offices as it gears up for its launch next year, backed by Bermuda-based insurance group Aspen.
CFC names first ever product manager
Underwriting agency CFC has appointed Nigel Gent to the newly created role of products manager.
IGI rebrands to Am Trust Europe
IGI Insurance is to change its name to Am Trust Europe.
Ink relocation
Ink Underwriting Agencies has relocated to new offices at Vantage House in Rayleigh, Essex.
Ink moves to accommodate growth
Ink Underwriting Agencies has relocated to new offices at Vantage House in Rayleigh, Essex.
Capita Managing Agency gains Lloyd’s approval
Capita Managing Agency has been approved by Lloyd’s to manage live syndicates, including Syndicate 2232, capitalised by Allied World Assurance, which starts underwriting on 30 June.
MGA dumps Merlin and appoints Cunningham
Underwriting agency Commercial Express is replacing the existing Merlin facility with the appointment of Cunningham Lindsey.
MGA staff offered new roles in outsourcing deal
Five UK General staff are set to be affected after the underwriting agency signed an outsourcing agreement with Direct Group.
Arista scales back growth with profit now in its sights
Arista chief executive Charles Earle has admitted the managing general agent is to scale back growth for 2010 in preparation for long-term acquisitive action.
Allianz commercial boss attacks MGAs on trust
Allianz commercial general manager Chris Hanks has slammed managing general agents for failing to "inspire trust and confidence among customers".
Arista to give MGA advice
Arista is hoping to cash in on regional brokers' interest in the managing general agent model as intermediaries seek ways of improving the service they receive from insurers.
Ex-Brokerbility chiefback with new team
Former Brokerbility chief executive Stuart Randall has teamed up with senior staff from Evergreen and Axa for his return to the insurance market, Post has learnt.