Capacity alone is no longer enough: MGA Outlook Europe explores what will define the next generation of successful MGAs

Access to capacity alone is no longer enough. The next generation of successful MGAs will need to demonstrate why they exist, what they do differently and how they create value across the insurance ecosystem.

Ahead of MGA Outlook Europe, confirmed speakers have shared their perspectives on the opportunities, challenges and trends shaping the future of the MGA market. Their insights highlight a sector where differentiation, transparency and operational excellence will increasingly determine which businesses succeed.

Scott Sayce, Group Chief Commercial Officer at DUAL, said:

“The MGAs that succeed will be those that can demonstrate genuine underwriting value rather than simply benefiting from market cycles. Carriers are increasingly looking for partners that deliver consistent portfolio performance, strong governance, differentiated distribution and high-quality data.”

The shift towards greater scrutiny is creating both challenges and opportunities. While capacity providers become more selective, MGAs that solve genuine market problems, deliver specialist expertise and combine underwriting knowledge with technology-enabled operating models are positioned to create significant long-term value.

Tine Simonsen, Managing Director & Head of Insurance at Coalition, said:

“Access to capacity, a strong market cycle or an attractive distribution relationship is not by itself a sustainable business model. Long-term relevance will depend on demonstrable underwriting value, operational resilience and consistent outcomes for clients and capacity providers.”

MGA Outlook Europe will explore the issues shaping the next phase of delegated underwriting:

Building investable MGAs — proving value beyond growth.

Securing capacity — earning long-term carrier trust.

Scaling across Europe — navigating complexity and opportunity.

The future MGA model — leveraging AI, data and talent.

Growth with discipline — balancing ambition and profitability.

The next phase of MGA growth will not be defined by scale alone. Successful businesses will combine specialist expertise, strong data capabilities, technology-enabled operations and trusted partnerships across the insurance ecosystem.

MGA Outlook Europe will bring together leaders from across the full MGA ecosystem, including founders, CEOs, carriers, brokers, reinsurers, technology providers and delegated authority specialists.

Alongside keynote discussions and executive panels, the conference will feature interactive roundtables focused on the practical challenges facing MGA leaders today, including capacity diversification, data transparency, investor expectations, claims strategy and building scalable operating models.

Confirmed speakers include senior leaders from across the MGA ecosystem, including Charles Manchester, Former Founder & CEO of Manchester Underwriting and Chair of the MGAA Association; James Potter, Chairman and Co-owner of Rokstone & Board Director of Aventum Group; Scott Sayce, Group Chief Commercial Officer at DUAL; Tine Simonsen, Managing Director & Head of Insurance at Coalition; Callum Alexander, Director of Delegated Authority at Lloyd’s; Daniel Head, Head of Delegated Authority & Portfolio Solutions at Allianz; Alex Hardy, Director of Delegated & Distribution at SiriusPoint; Harry Jardine, Head of Broking & Strategic Growth Leader at Aon; Peter Johansson, Chairman: Nordics at Guy Carpenter; Carlos Chavez, Co-Founder and CEO at Braven; Jules Veyrat, CEO at Stoïk, alongside further MGA founders, carriers, brokers, investors and technology leaders.

Helen Raff, Director of Events,  Intelligent Insurer, said:

“The MGA market is entering a defining stage of maturity. The conversation has moved beyond whether MGAs can grow — it is now about which businesses can create sustainable value, earn long-term capacity partnerships and build organisations capable of succeeding through changing market cycles.”

“MGA Outlook Europe will bring together senior leaders from across the ecosystem to share practical experiences, challenge assumptions and explore what it really takes to build a successful MGA in Europe — from securing capacity and improving data maturity to scaling operations and creating long-term strategic value.”

With an agenda focused on profitable growth, capacity partnerships, underwriting discipline, technology-enabled operations and the future of delegated authority, MGA Outlook Europe is an essential event for MGA leaders seeking to build the capabilities, relationships and operating models required to succeed in the next era of insurance.

For more information and to secure your place, visit MGA Outlook Europe.

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