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Managing General Agents' Association
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Managing General Agents' Association
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mgaa.co.uk
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2011
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
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HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
HQ citystring
London
HQ countrystring
United Kingdom
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
insurance trade association, MGA regulatory advocacy, insurance professional development, insurance industry networking, delegated authority insurance
Industry1 code
1Insurance Program Administration & MGA/MGU Services
CodeFSAEADAKPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Business Associations813910
  • Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations8139
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Membership Organizations8600
  • Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service6411
Product category
Insurance Trade Association
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Membership Fees
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

MGAA generates revenue through annual membership fees from three categories: MGA members, Market Practitioners, and Suppliers. Membership provides access to events, training, advocacy services, and the broker gateway.

mgaa.co.uk
2Sponsorship
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Annual sponsorships at multiple tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) and event sponsorships provide significant revenue. Sponsors receive branding, networking, and visibility benefits at MGAA events and on the website.

mgaa.co.uk
3Event Revenue
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Revenue generated from ticket sales for flagship events including Annual Conference, Broker Exchange, Portfolio Solutions Exchange, and MGA Claims Conference.

mgaa.co.uk
Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Cost components3 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details1 tier
1Three membership categories available
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Membership tiers include MGA (Managing General Agent), Market Practitioner (insurance professionals), and Supplier (service providers to the MGA market). Pricing not publicly disclosed.

mgaa.co.uk
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 3 records shown
1MGAA Conversations
Description

The official podcast series of the Managing General Agents' Association, featuring interviews with industry leaders and discussions on MGA market trends.

mgaa.co.uk
+2 more records
Core offering1 text field

MGAA is a nonprofit trade association representing Managing General Agents and the wider delegated-authority insurance market in the UK and Republic of Ireland. It provides membership, regulatory advocacy, professional education, accreditation, talent development, networking events, and services that connect MGAs with brokers, capacity providers, and other market participants.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • 400+ member organizations served across UK and Republic of Ireland
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA) is a professional trade association serving the UK and Ireland MGA community. Rather than a single unified technology product, the MGAA offers a portfolio of member services and programs including the MGAA Conversations podcast series, MGA Assess learning platform (in partnership with CII), the Programme of Learning & Insights, Chartered Accreditation, the Next Gen Programme for emerging talent, a full events portfolio (Annual Conference, Broker Exchanges, Portfolio Solutions Exchange, Claims Conference, Awards), Membership Directory, Broker Gateway, and DEI Training Program. These services collectively support advocacy, education, networking, and professional development for MGA members.

Product and service7 records
1MGAA Membership
CategoryTrade Association Membership
2MGA Assess
CategoryProfessional Education Platform
3Programme of Learning & Insights
CategoryTraining and Education
4Chartered Accreditation
CategoryProfessional Accreditation
5MGAA Next Gen Programme
CategoryEmerging Talent Development
6MGAA Events
CategoryInsurance Industry Events
7DEI Training Program
CategoryDiversity Training
Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership2 partners
Strategic tierCore PartnerTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

MGAA partners with the Chartered Insurance Institute for the MGA Assess learning and development platform and Chartered Accreditation programme, providing professional development tailored to MGA requirements.

Strategic tierProgram PartnerTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

MGAA partners with Mental Health in Business (MHIB) to provide mental health resources including regional workshops and quarterly webinars for members.

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

The largest UK insurance trade association, representing insurers broadly across life, general, and health lines; overlaps with MGAA's advocacy work on regulatory and policy issues affecting MGAs and their capacity providers.

TypeOthers
Description

US-based nonprofit insurance industry education and research organization; thematically adjacent as an industry-supported information and education provider similar to MGAA's programme of learning and insights.

TypeRegional player
Description

US independent insurance agents' association offering advocacy, education, and carrier market access to a comparable professional audience but primarily in the United States.

TypeRegional player
Description

Australian insurance industry peak body offering similar advocacy, training, and event services to MGAA but serving a different geography; useful as a comparable operating model outside the UK.

TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-based professional body for the insurance and financial planning industry; both partner with MGAA on MGA Assess and a competitor in learning/qualifications and Chartered accreditation offerings.

TypeDirect peer
Description

London-based trade association for insurers and underwriting members operating in the Lloyd's and company market; adjacent audience with parallel advocacy, training, and event programmes to MGAA.

TypeRegional player
Description

US-based state-level insurance regulatory body that engages in policy, standards, and education activities similar to MGAA's FCA advocacy role, but for the US MGA and carrier market.

TypeDirect peer
Description

UK trade association for insurance brokers and intermediaries; serves overlapping insurance professional audiences with advocacy, events, and training, directly competing for member attention and sponsor spend against MGAA.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Industry body promoting the London Market; engages in advocacy, talent, and market modernization efforts that intersect with MGAA's regulatory and Next Gen work for the broader London insurance ecosystem.

TypeDirect peer
Description

London Market trade body for insurance brokers, with overlapping advocacy, regulatory engagement, and event offerings aimed at London-based intermediaries similar to MGAA's audience.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers9 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Has app

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Number of profiles
Profiles2 records

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Investors

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Managing General Agents' Association

Insurance Trade Associationmgaa.co.uk

Managing General Agents' Association firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Managing General Agents' Association
Legal name
Managing General Agents' Association
Website
https://mgaa.co.uk
Company type
Private
Founded year
2011
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Managing General Agents' Association industry classification

Industry
Product category
Insurance Trade Association
NAICS
Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)
SIC
Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)
akta.pro primary industry
Insurance Program Administration & MGA/MGU Services (FSAEADAK)

Keywords

  • Insurance trade association
  • MGA regulatory advocacy
  • Insurance professional development
  • Insurance industry networking
  • Delegated authority insurance

Where Managing General Agents' Association is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
London
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Managing General Agents' Association business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Membership Fees: MGAA generates revenue through annual membership fees from three categories: MGA members, Market Practitioners, and Suppliers. Membership provides access to events, training, advocacy services, and the broker gateway.
  2. Sponsorship: Annual sponsorships at multiple tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) and event sponsorships provide significant revenue. Sponsors receive branding, networking, and visibility benefits at MGAA events and on the website.
  3. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from ticket sales for flagship events including Annual Conference, Broker Exchange, Portfolio Solutions Exchange, and MGA Claims Conference.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualThree membership categories available

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Managing General Agents' Association product offering

Product offering

Core offering

MGAA is a nonprofit trade association representing Managing General Agents and the wider delegated-authority insurance market in the UK and Republic of Ireland. It provides membership, regulatory advocacy, professional education, accreditation, talent development, networking events, and services that connect MGAs with brokers, capacity providers, and other market participants.

Product overview

The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA) is a professional trade association serving the UK and Ireland MGA community. Rather than a single unified technology product, the MGAA offers a portfolio of member services and programs including the MGAA Conversations podcast series, MGA Assess learning platform (in partnership with CII), the Programme of Learning & Insights, Chartered Accreditation, the Next Gen Programme for emerging talent, a full events portfolio (Annual Conference, Broker Exchanges, Portfolio Solutions Exchange, Claims Conference, Awards), Membership Directory, Broker Gateway, and DEI Training Program. These services collectively support advocacy, education, networking, and professional development for MGA members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • MGAA Conversations: The official podcast series of the Managing General Agents' Association, featuring interviews with industry leaders and discussions on MGA market trends.
  • MGAA Next Gen
  • MGA Assess

Products and services

  • MGAA Membership
  • MGA Assess
  • Programme of Learning & Insights
  • Chartered Accreditation
  • MGAA Next Gen Programme
  • MGAA Events
  • DEI Training Program

Quantifiable outcome

  • 400+ member organizations served across UK and Republic of Ireland
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Managing General Agents' Association

Customer profile

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Managing General Agents' Association technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Managing General Agents' Association partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core partner and program partner.

  • Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)core partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMGAA partners with the Chartered Insurance Institute for the MGA Assess learning and development platform and Chartered Accreditation programme, providing professional development tailored to MGA requirements.
  • Mental Health in Businessprogram partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMGAA partners with Mental Health in Business (MHIB) to provide mental health resources including regional workshops and quarterly webinars for members.

Scale indicators4 records

Managing General Agents' Association competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Association of British Insurers (ABI): The largest UK insurance trade association, representing insurers broadly across life, general, and health lines; overlaps with MGAA's advocacy work on regulatory and policy issues affecting MGAs and their capacity providers.
  • London Market Group (LMG): Industry body promoting the London Market; engages in advocacy, talent, and market modernization efforts that intersect with MGAA's regulatory and Next Gen work for the broader London insurance ecosystem.

Others

  • Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I): US-based nonprofit insurance industry education and research organization; thematically adjacent as an industry-supported information and education provider similar to MGAA's programme of learning and insights.

Regional players

  • Professional Insurance Agents (PIA): US independent insurance agents' association offering advocacy, education, and carrier market access to a comparable professional audience but primarily in the United States.
  • Insurance Council of Australia (ICA): Australian insurance industry peak body offering similar advocacy, training, and event services to MGAA but serving a different geography; useful as a comparable operating model outside the UK.
  • National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC): US-based state-level insurance regulatory body that engages in policy, standards, and education activities similar to MGAA's FCA advocacy role, but for the US MGA and carrier market.

Direct peers

  • Chartered Insurance Institute (CII): UK-based professional body for the insurance and financial planning industry; both partner with MGAA on MGA Assess and a competitor in learning/qualifications and Chartered accreditation offerings.
  • International Underwriting Association (IUA): London-based trade association for insurers and underwriting members operating in the Lloyd's and company market; adjacent audience with parallel advocacy, training, and event programmes to MGAA.
  • British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA): UK trade association for insurance brokers and intermediaries; serves overlapping insurance professional audiences with advocacy, events, and training, directly competing for member attention and sponsor spend against MGAA.
  • London & International Insurance Brokers' Association (LIIBA): London Market trade body for insurance brokers, with overlapping advocacy, regulatory engagement, and event offerings aimed at London-based intermediaries similar to MGAA's audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Managing General Agents' Association social profiles

Digital presence

Managing General Agents' Association financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Managing General Agents' Association leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Managing General Agents' Association funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Managing General Agents' Association M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Managing General Agents' Association

What does Managing General Agents' Association do?

MGAA is a nonprofit trade association representing Managing General Agents and the wider delegated-authority insurance market in the UK and Republic of Ireland. It provides membership, regulatory advocacy, professional education, accreditation, talent development, networking events, and services that connect MGAs with brokers, capacity providers, and other market participants.

Is Managing General Agents' Association a public or private company?

Managing General Agents' Association is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.

When was Managing General Agents' Association founded?

Managing General Agents' Association was founded in 2011. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Managing General Agents' Association based?

Managing General Agents' Association is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does Managing General Agents' Association make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Membership Fees are the primary driver. The others are sponsorship and event Revenue.

Who are Managing General Agents' Association's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Association of British Insurers (ABI) and London Market Group (LMG). Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) is listed as an others. Regional players are Professional Insurance Agents (PIA), Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Direct peers are Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), International Underwriting Association (IUA), British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) and London & International Insurance Brokers' Association (LIIBA).

Does Managing General Agents' Association have an API?

No public API is recorded for Managing General Agents' Association.

What industry is Managing General Agents' Association in?

Managing General Agents' Association's product category is Insurance Trade Association. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAEADAK, Insurance Program Administration & MGA/MGU Services. Its NAICS code is 813910 and its SIC code is 8600.

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ReinsuranceNe.wsMGAA reports continued growth and regulatory engagement across MGA marketThe Managing General Agents' Association published its 2026 Annual Report, covering 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, showing membership growth across three categories: MGA Members rose from 249 to 270, Market Practitioners from 68 to 76, and Supplier Members from 152 to 162. The association hosted 53 Professional Optics sessions with 4,638 attendees and over 1,300 delegates at its Annual Conference. CEO Michael Keating said a membership research project will guide priorities over the next 24 months.MorningstarAM Best to Attend and Exhibit at the Managing General Agents’ Association’s Annual ConferenceAM Best will exhibit at the MGAA's annual conference on 7 July 2026 in London, with representatives at booth 4. The event will feature its Performance Assessments for DUAEs, an industry-first tool for differentiating managing general agents and similar entities.PR NewswireRipe joins MGAA as it continues growth across specialist marketsRipe, a UK digital MGA, joined the MGAA on April 9, 2026, to expand across specialist insurance markets. The company serves over 430,000 policyholders across 20+ products, with 17 consecutive years of double-digit revenue growth. It plans to contribute to MGAA's innovation and standards discussions.Home -MGAs See More Digital Transformation Ahead in 2026Root Platform announced poll results from a Managing General Agents’ Association Market Briefing, revealing that 50% of attendees are at the earliest stages of their digital and API transformation journey. The findings highlight a widening gap between fully API-enabled entities and those just starting to modernize technology stacks amid increasing market competition. Root CEO Charlotte Koep emphasized that adopting API-first strategies is critical for operational efficiency and product innovation in the insurance sector.LinkedInHow to Launch and Scale a Successful MGA with MGA CompassMichael Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), advised that MGAs must invest in operational infrastructure and strengthen claims collaboration to survive softening insurance markets. He emphasized that effective claims management and quality communication with brokers are essential for maintaining positive relationships and ensuring optimal customer outcomes.LinkedInMGA sector future: insights from Insure TV masterclassIndustry leaders from Optio, AXA, and the MGAA discussed strategies for Managed General Agents (MGAs) to navigate regulatory burdens and market changes during an Insure TV masterclass. The panelists emphasized the importance of maintaining underwriting discipline, embracing RegTech, and fostering collaborative partnerships with insurers to access niche markets like cyber insurance. Key advice included avoiding complacency in distribution and actively shaping the regulatory environment to ensure long-term sector viability.GenasystechWhat is a Managing General Agent (MGA)?This article defines Managing General Agents (MGAs) as insurance intermediaries with delegated underwriting authority, detailing their roles in risk assessment, policy issuance, and claims handling on behalf of insurers. It highlights the sector's significant growth in the UK and US markets, where MGAs now account for over 10% of general insurance premiums, driven by their ability to access niche markets and offer specialized products. The piece also outlines the functions of the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), which advocates for these firms and promotes industry standards.Pro GlobalThe Power of Partnership: Regional Brokers and MGAs Shaping the Future of Insurance DistributionPro MGA Global Solutions advocates for stronger partnerships between Managing General Agents (MGAs) and regional brokers to better serve the UK's SME insurance market, citing sector revenue growth of 8.5% annually. The article highlights regulatory clarity achieved through the Managing General Agents’ Association’s engagement with the Financial Conduct Authority regarding commission disclosure rules under ICOBS 6A.7.Future-ProcessingDigital underwriting through the lens of MGAsAn IT Insights InsurTalk episode with Michael Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents' Association, discusses digital underwriting transformation in insurance. Keating notes the MGA sector is the fastest-growing part of the UK market, cites electronic bordereaus, and finds 8 of 10 customers prefer human contact in claims triage. He argues AI should support, not replace, human underwriting.