Rise of the incubators
As the hurdles to setting up a standalone MGA have grown, so has the appeal of incubation.
M&A
The hidden value of deal structure in consolidating markets
In the Dutch market, sellers are leaving money on the table.
The View From…
Launchpad for expansion
For MGAs with pan-European ambitions, Germany offers a viable base
From previous editions
In conversation… with Erik Matson
Erik Matson has played a critical role in the development of the hybrid fronting market, initially in the United States where in 2018 he founded Transverse (now MS Transverse).
Agents, MGAs, and the new architecture of European insurance distribution
European insurance distribution is entering one of the most consequential transitions in decades.
Seven reasons to consider a captive
The role of reinsurance captives has been growing in the capacity stack of MGAs in the United States and United Kingdom. In the first of a series of monthly articles on captive management issues, Mark Elliott, CEO of Guernsey-based Polo Insurance Managers, highlights the top seven reasons why profitable MGAs of all sizes across Europe should consider establishing a captive.