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January 30, 2018

January 30, 2018by John Holm

What does 2018 hold for the MGA model: niche or mainstream?

The MGA model has come a long way. Today, MGAs are generally small, specialised businesses underwriting the niche risks that big players shy away from, though a small number of well-known large-scale businesses have always been a part […]

February 8, 2018

February 8, 2018by Julian Tighe & Simon Norton

Last year’s cat losses have helped Lloyd’s get to grips with a changed international environment’

Following last year’s record-breaking natural catastrophe experience, liquidity has come to the top of the agenda for many in the Lloyd’s market at the start of 2018. Several factors are driving this, including investors exercising caution over the […]