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Business Moves: Howden Japan Acquires Holos; Ageas Buys Saga’s Underwriting Biz; BMS Purchases Australian Property Broker; UK’s Direct Line Now Owned by Aviva

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JULY 2, 2025

Howden Japan Acquires Majority Stake in Retail Broker Holos Howden, the London-based insurance intermediary group, announced it has acquired a majority stake (68.3%) in Holos Holdings Co. a leading retail insurance broker headquartered in Kyoto. Founded in 2001 by …

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Underwriters of the Future Are Constant Partners With Agents, Carrier Exec Says

Insurance Journal

MAY 22, 2025

The future of underwriting will be built on closer relationships between carriers and insurance agents, with carriers working hand-in-hand with agencies to maximize profits from books of business. That was the word from Chad Combs, vice president of personal lines …

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Business Moves: Specialist Risk Group Acquires Generation Underwriting From WF Risk Group; Ardonagh Acquires Majority Stake in Apex Insurance in Hong Kong

Insurance Journal

JULY 3, 2025

Specialist Risk Group Acquires Generation Underwriting From WF Risk Group Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of managing general agent Generation Underwriting, which has offices in Newcastle and Belfast, from WF Risk Group. Financial details …

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Reinsurance Renewal Prices Moderate as Capacity Exceeds Cedent Demand: Brokers

Insurance Journal

JULY 3, 2025

Strong returns in the reinsurance sector are attracting capital and leading to favorable pricing outcomes for buyers — but underwriting discipline continues, according to renewal reports from three reinsurance brokers. Despite heavy natural catastrophe losses in the first quarter, reinsurance …

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Business Moves: Howden Acquires Chilean Retail Broker; United Risk Purchases Australian Facultative Reinsurance MGA, Pinnacle Underwriting

Insurance Journal

JUNE 20, 2025

Howden Acquires Chilean Retail Insurance Broker Howden, the London-based insurance intermediary group, announced it has acquired Ureta & Fernandez Corredores de Seguros Limitada (U&F), an independent retail insurance broker headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

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What is a Managing General Agent (MGA) in Insurance?

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APRIL 9, 2025

A Managing General Agent (MGA) is a specialized type of insurance intermediary that has underwriting authority granted by an insurer. Unlike agents or brokers, MGAs can bind coverage, price policies, and handle claims they essentially act as an extension of an insurer.

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Best Homeowners Insurance In Maryland To Cover Your Home

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JUNE 28, 2025

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