The MGAA will also continue to support, influence and shape FASE, the newly established European MGA vehicle.
Priorities for 2026
Thought leadership, policy and advocacy
The MGAA will complete and publish new market research later in 2026, relaunch POLI – its member program of learning and insights – and strengthen collaboration with the newly launched Fédération des Agences de Souscription Européennes (FASE), on whose Advisory Board MGAA CEO Mike Keating sits.
Events and market engagement
All flagship MGAA events will be delivered in 2026, including two Broker Exchanges – Broker Exchange London on 12 March, and Broker Exchange Regional 15 October 2026 in Leeds – following the success of the Leeds Broker Exchange, and the MGAA Annual Conference on 7 July, which will move to a new venue: Business Design Centre, London. Full 2026 events calendar.
Member services and communications
The Capacity Exchange will be rebranded as the Portfolio Solutions Exchange, alongside enhanced member communications through The Voice, the Broker Bulletin and MGAA newsletters, including the Supplier Showcase and Compliance Newsletter. A new programme of membership benefits webinars will also be introduced across all MGAA membership tiers.
Leadership and Board updates
At the AGM, Members approved a number of changes to the MGAA Board, including the appointment of new Elected and Appointed Directors, further strengthening the Association’s expertise across underwriting, distribution and market infrastructure.
Three new Elected Directors join the Board: Gary Head, Chief Underwriting Officer at Optio Group; Tim Smyth, Deputy Chair of Bspoke Insurance Group; and Laura Hancock, Managing Director of Yutree Underwriting.
In addition, four new Appointed Directors were confirmed: Callum Alexander, Director of Delegated Authority at Lloyd’s, Michelle Taylor, Broker Distribution Director at Aviva, Lyndsey Thompson, Operations Director IIGL and Marco del Carlo, Director XS Assure.
The MGAA also extends its thanks to Jade Wilcox, Director at HDI Global, and Sharon Brown, Founder and CEO of The Pet and Equine Insurance Association, who are stepping down from the Board at the AGM, for their commitment, insight and service to the Association.
A growing and influential membership
The MGAA continues to represent a substantial and expanding segment of the insurance market, with:
Circa 460 members, including more than 250 MGAs, collectively underwriting over £18.5bn in gross written premium across more than 300 product classesAround 50% of MGA members operating as Lloyd’s coverholdersOver 90% distributing via the broker channel and more than 90% outsourcing claims to third-party administratorsContinued growth in Incubator MGA membership, reflecting strong market entry and innovationA business mix of approximately 85% commercial lines and 15% personal lines
The Association continues to engage closely with regulators, including the FCA, as well as policymakers and market stakeholders across the UK and Ireland, to ensure MGA perspectives are well represented as regulatory expectations evolve.
Michael Keating, CEO of the MGAA, said: “As we look ahead to 2026, our relentless focus is firmly on delivering relevant forward thinking value for members while continuing to strengthen the MGA sector’s voice with regulators, brokers and capacity providers. MGAs remain one of the most dynamic and entrepreneurial parts of the insurance market, but that growth brings increased scrutiny and responsibility. I am delighted to welcome our new Board members, whose breadth of experience across underwriting, distribution and leadership will be invaluable as the Association continues to evolve. I would also like to thank those stepping down from the Board for their commitment, insight and service to the MGAA and its members. The MGAA exists to represent and support the whole delegated authority ecosystem – MGAs, suppliers, insurers and brokers – and we are grateful for the continued engagement and support of our membership.”
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