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MGAA Conversations

Managing General Agents’ Association

Welcome to MGAA Conversations, the latest addition to the podcast world, hosted by Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents Association. In this exciting new series, we delve into all things related to the rapidly expanding MGA (Managing General Agent) landscape. With a diverse array of guests from within the insurance industry and beyond, our aim is to explore the challenges, opportunities, and personalities shaping the MGA community. Expect engaging discussions with prominent figures in

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028: Why Insurance Matters More Than Ever: A...

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2026/01/05

In this episode of MGAA Conversations, MGAA CEO Mike Keating sits down with Hannah Gurga, Director General of the Association of British Insurers (ABI), for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the UK insurance market in 2025.They explore the industry’s resilience in the face of extreme weather and cyber incidents, regulatory cost pressures, changes arising from the latest Government Budget, the importance of improving claims handling, and the future of talent in the sector. Hannah also shares

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027: Championing the Next Generation: Building...

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2025/12/08

In this special episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating sits down with Jack Harding—Underwriter at Tokio Marine Kiln and Chair of the MGAA Next Generation Committee—to explore how the next wave of talent is shaping the MGA market and wider insurance industry.Jack reflects on the committee’s evolution, the importance of refreshing membership to keep perspectives current, and the role that MGA leaders and sponsors play in enabling Next Gen initiatives. He also explores how the insurance

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026: London Market Group CEO Caroline Wagstaff on...

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2025/11/24

In this episode of MGAA Conversations, Mike Keating is joined by Caroline Wagstaff, CEO of the London Market Group (LMG), for a wide-ranging discussion on the health, competitiveness, and future of the London insurance market.Caroline explains how the LMG acts as the collective voice of brokers, insurers, and Lloyd’s businesses, working with government and regulators to promote the market’s global strength. She reflects on the market’s robust performance, continued international growth, and the

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025: Independent but Connected: How Ryan Gill Is...

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2025/10/13

In this episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating speaks with newly appointed Ryan Gill, CEO of Bspoke Group, following the company’s acquisition by NFP. Ryan shares how Bspoke will operate “independent but connected” under its new ownership, his outlook on market softening, regulation, diversification, broker partnerships, and the evolving role of AI and automation within MGAs. He also outlines his 12-month vision as CEO — aiming to cement Bspoke as the UK’s leading niche and specialist MGA

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024: Culture, Partnerships and Innovation in a...

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2025/09/29

In this episode of MGAA Conversations, Mike Keating, speaks with Mike Crane, SME & Specialty Director at AXA UK. They explore AXA’s long-term approach to growth, the role of delegated authority, the importance of culture and partnerships, and how technology is reshaping insurance. Mike shares his insights on navigating challenging market conditions, balancing efficiency with empathy in claims, and the opportunities for MGAs to innovate and diversify.Key Quotes “The culture and passion within

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023: Brokers, Branches & Big Deals: Inside the...

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2025/09/15

In this episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating sits down with Kelly Ogley, CEO of Howden Consumer and Local Commercial, to explore the current state and future of broker distribution in the personal lines insurance market. The conversation touches on branch network trends, the role of scale and specialism, MGA-broker partnerships, regulation, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the industry. Kelly shares her leadership perspective on adapting to ongoing market shifts,

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022: Bridging the Surety Gap: Chris Davies on...

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2025/09/01

In this episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating sits down with Chris Davies, Group Chief Executive Officer at DRS Bond, to explore the highly specialised world of surety bonds and the niche MGA market. Chris provides a candid and in-depth look at how DRS is responding to a capacity gap in the UK construction and real estate sectors, how macroeconomic and political uncertainties impact the industry, and why attracting mid-career talent is becoming an urgent issue across insurance.From the

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38:45

Partnership in Practice: How Zurich, Plum and Brown &...

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2025/06/23

In this episode of MGAA Conversations, Mike Keating, CEO of the MGAA, is joined by David Nichols of Zurich and Clive Nathan of Brown & Brown to explore what makes a capacity relationship successful over the long term.Their candid discussion reveals how clarity, communication, and commitment underpin their capacity partnership. From structured claims oversight and forensic performance reviews to managing change and avoiding friction during onboarding, David and Clive offer a masterclass in

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020: Future-Focused and People-Led: AXA’s Journey...

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2025/06/09

In this engaging episode, Mike Keating, CEO of the MGAA, speaks with Joel Markham, Director of Schemes and Delegated Authorities at AXA UK. The conversation explores AXA’s forward-thinking approach to talent development, its commitment to collaboration, and how it's leveraging technology to meet evolving industry needs.Joel shares insights on cultivating new talent, investing in long-term partnerships, building a culture of inclusion, and how AXA is positioning itself to lead in areas like cyber,

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37:25

019: Rethinking the MGA: How Pine Walk Balances...

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2025/05/27

In this episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating speaks with Rinku Patel, CEO of Pine Walk Capital, about the firm's innovative platform model for MGAs. Founded in 2017 and backed by Fidelis, Pine Walk provides experienced underwriters with the infrastructure, support, and operational freedom to launch and scale underwriting businesses. Rinku discusses how Pine Walk blends entrepreneurial freedom with robust capital backing, their approach to governance and risk, and what sets their platform

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018: Breaking the Mould: Reinventing Insurance...

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2025/05/12

In this episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating, CEO of the MGAA, sits down with Amit Tiwari, Co-founder and President of Xceedance, to discuss the transformational forces reshaping the insurance industry. From legacy system overhauls to the critical reinvention of claims and talent pipelines, Amit shares actionable insights on how technology – particularly large language models – can unlock long-standing bottlenecks in operations. The conversation also dives into what it will take for the

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017: From Broken to Brilliant: How Jeff Radke is...

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2025/04/28

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Radke, CEO and co-founder of Accelerant, to explore how the company is revolutionizing the specialty insurance industry from the inside out. Jeff shares his personal journey, from growing up around family-owned businesses to navigating the complexities of the insurance ecosystem. We talk about the inefficiencies plaguing traditional models, the challenges of raising capital with discipline, and how Accelerant is creating a modern infrastructure to empower

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016: The Future of Underwriting & Claims: Investing...

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2025/03/12

In this episode, Mike Keating sits down with Andy Hurrell, Founder of Corin Underwriting, to discuss the critical role of claims investment in sustainable insurance models. They explore why claims management must remain a priority regardless of market conditions, how MGAs can maintain strong relationships with third-party capital, and strategies for attracting the next generation of underwriting talent. Andy also shares insights on Corin Underwriting’s plans for 2025, including expansion into Europe

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015: Innovation, Talent, and Risk Strategies in the...

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2025/02/03

In this engaging conversation, Mike Keating, CEO of MGAA and Simon McGinn, CEO of DUAL UK, delve into the shifting dynamics of the insurance market, addressing key challenges like rate adequacy, regulatory changes, and risk management strategies for 2025. They also explore the importance of attracting and nurturing the next generation of talent in the insurance industry. Listen in as they discuss the critical role of innovation, claims management, and branding in ensuring long-term success and

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014: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures with...

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2025/01/20

In this episode of MGAA Conversations, we sit down with Nadine Kearney, Chief Underwriting Officer at Rokstone Underwriting and an inspiring leader in the insurance industry. Nadine shares her journey from studying international insurance to spearheading innovative projects and winning the Women in Insurance Award for MGA Professional of the Year. We delve into her career milestones, her passion for fostering collaboration between claims and underwriting, and her commitment to empowering women and

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013: A Year in Review and 2025 Plans with Mike...

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2024/12/09

In this episode, MGAA CEO Mike Keating and COO Julia Coakley are joined by guest host Joe Malone to examine the association’s successes throughout 2024, and outline their resolutions for the next year and beyond. Both affirm that, as a non-profit organisation, the MGAA’s most fervent priority is to maintain the satisfaction of its current and new membership, by continually enhancing its proposition through the collation and implementation of member feedback.This year, Julia reflects, the MGAA has

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012: Charting the Future: Integration, AI, and...

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2024/11/25

In this episode of MGAA Conversations, we welcome Gary Humphreys, co-founder and Group Underwriting Director at Markerstudy Group. Following the recently approved merger between Markerstudy and Atlanta, alongside a very successful year of M&A activity for the group, we spoke to Gary about the current progress of integration in the newly united company. He notes the importance of establishing a harmony of culture and customer journeys within the group, and a full-scale unification of systems and

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011: Securing Talent and Tech: How Insurance Firms...

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2024/11/13

In this episode of MGAA Conversations, we are privileged to be speaking with Tara Foley, CEO at AXA UK and Ireland, our first Platinum annual sponsor.Tara notes the importance and mutually beneficial nature of our partnership, such as AXA’s climate training initiative which is available to all MGAA members. Indeed, she suggests that such training will become increasingly crucial as our industry navigates the major challenges facing the world today: climate change, AI and cybercrime. Tara argues

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010: Redefining the rules of partnership between...

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2024/10/21

Welcome to the latest episode of MGAA Conversations, in which we are delighted to be speaking with Rob Gibbs, President and CEO of SiriusPoint International.Rob offers a glowing overview of the current state of the MGA market. He is highly confident that its current vibrancy and buoyancy will continue, as firms invest in new technologies and reap the benefits of new talent and expertise entering the market. At SiriusPoint, Rob is keen to ‘redefine the rules of partnership’ with MGAs, asserting that

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009: How can increased mental health awareness be...

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2024/09/30

In this episode, we are very pleased to be speaking with Claire Russell, founder of Mental Health in Business, about the importance of implementing wellbeing initiatives to positively reshape workplace culture.Whilst in recent years, the proliferation of awareness regarding the need for mental health support has undoubtedly had a positive impact on businesses, there remains a risk that it could become merely a box-ticking exercise. Claire argues that it is crucial for businesses to foster an

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