Excess and Surplus
Two trucking MGAs sold on same day while carriers pull back
One runs on a fronting deal, and the other hasn't named its carrier
By Rod Bolivar 02 Oct 2026
Two trucking MGAs sold on same day while carriers pull back
AXA XL forms wholesale-only surplus lines carrier ahead of 2027 rollout
The new entity holds an A+ rating from AM Best and will take on E&S casualty business first, with property following in late 2027
By Stephen Owens 30 Sep 2026
AXA XL forms wholesale-only surplus lines carrier ahead of 2027 rollout
In wholesale insurance, tech's next job is fixing fragmentation
Arlington/Roe's Jennie Carr on why fragmentation, not resistance, slows wholesale broking
By Chris Davis 30 Sep 2026
In wholesale insurance, tech's next job is fixing fragmentation
MGA premiums hit $128 billion, but tech gains require judgment
Amynta's Anthony Slimowicz says the MGA edge lies in judgment, not just data or platforms
By Chris Davis 30 Sep 2026
MGA premiums hit $128 billion, but tech gains require judgment
Pinion hands US reins to Gary Maier as fronting market enters a shakeout
The Barings-backed startup wants MGAs and reinsurers to trust a new name at a time when established carriers are marketing their balance sheets
By Matthew Sellers 29 Sep 2026
Pinion hands US reins to Gary Maier as fronting market enters a shakeout
Changing carrier appetite keeps E&S central to the market: WSIA CEO
Surplus lines growth is moderating, but Brady Kelley says complex risks continue to create momentum for wholesale brokers
By Gia Snape 29 Sep 2026
Changing carrier appetite keeps E&S central to the market: WSIA CEO

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