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“Renewal season can be one of the most stressful times of the year for underwriters but with the right preparation and structure, it doesn’t have to be.” As the 1 January renewal season approaches, proactive underwriters and brokers should now be getting their lines down on their Binding Authorities and making the final tweaks to any loose ends before submission. In this context, DA Strategy’s Anne Hansen shares how organisation and forward planning can transform a challenging renewal into a smooth, efficient process. Read the full Q&A with Anne Hansen, Manager at DA Strategy: Ensure Smooth Delegated Authority Renewals here: https://lnkd.in/emXdsqUj #DelegatedAuthority #Underwriting #RenewalSeason #Leadership

The latest Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) Supplier Showcase features a DA Strategy article on how strategic clarity, governance and data discipline are shaping the next wave of specialist MGAs. MGAs emerging into 2026 are being built with stronger foundations in design, governance and purpose. Our MGA Design & Build process brings these elements together from day one, supporting transparent reporting, strong capacity relationships and investor readiness. Thank you to the MGAA for featuring our perspective on what will define the specialist MGAs of 2026. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eukpvmqP #Insurance #DelegatedAuthority #Insurtech #MGA

 Speed and flexibility have brought MGAs to this point; robust incubation, governance, and regulatory alignment will determine their role in reshaping global insurance markets over the decade ahead - in case you missed Charles Rowley's recent commentary in Global Reinsurance: https://lnkd.in/ecWj4is5 #InsuranceNews #FrontingCarrier #Reinsurance #Insurance

One of the biggest risks in insurance today isn’t regulation itself, but miscommunication. Silos between teams, jurisdictions, or even cultures create blind spots that can lead to costly mistakes. As Pamela G., Director of Compliance, DA Strategy, highlights in her new blog: ⚠️ Miscommunication is at the root of many negligence claims 📊 Compliance frameworks, done well, actually speed up growth 🤝 Human-focused compliance builds trust and clarity across organisations. At DA Strategy, we help clients turn complex regulation into real-world strategies that support ambition without losing discipline. 📖 Read Pamela’s blog here: https://lnkd.in/eHyCXqB9 #Insurance #Compliance #DelegatedAuthority #MGA #Regulation

"Direct-to-reinsurer arrangements, facilitated by fronting carriers, allow MGAs to deploy specialist expertise in areas such as cyber, renewable energy, casualty, and marine with precision." - Charles Rowley featured in Intelligent Insurer discussing the factors driving the growth of the #MGA model in Europe, and shines the spotlight on turnkey support. See Page 16: https://lnkd.in/eGdkDskp Subscribers can read the full article on the website here: https://lnkd.in/eJfWsnPQ #MGA #InsuranceNews

Product Recall is a specialist, niche class of insurance. That’s why choosing a specialist, niche coverholder makes all the difference. DA Strategy is proud to support BluNiche, an #MGA dedicated exclusively to product recall risks. Their focused expertise ensures clients receive the right protection when it matters most. Find out more about their specialist offering: https://bluniche.com/ #Insurance #DelegatedAuthority

Navigating Change: Compliance, Communication, and the Future of Insurance Brexit changed the shape of the London insurance market, but it also opened new opportunities. Collaboration with Europe has grown stronger, and innovation is moving faster than regulation can keep up. In her blog, Pamela G., Director of Compliance, DA Strategy, explains how firms can strike the right balance in this area: ✅ Avoiding the risks of miscommunication across teams and jurisdictions ✅ Embedding compliance into day-to-day operations ✅ Using strong systems as the foundation for sustainable growth. At DA Strategy, our role is to help clients turn compliance into a growth driver, not a hurdle. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eHyCXqB9 #Insurance #Compliance #DelegatedAuthority #MGA #Regulation

Have you heard of Oilfield Offshore Underwriting Limited (OOUL)? They are a managing general agent which underwrites energy risks on behalf of several Lloyd’s syndicates and Company markets. OOUL’s predominant focus is upstream energy risks, including onshore and offshore coverages, both operational and construction. Find out more about the expert team at OOUL that DA Strategy proudly support here: https://lnkd.in/ezKbEyGW

"At their best, MGAs embody speed and flexibility. By working directly with reinsurers via established fronting arrangements, they can often launch quickly to underwrite and bind policies in niche and underserved markets faster than traditional carriers, unencumbered by legacy systems or cumbersome internal governance." How are MGAs reshaping the global insurance landscape, and can their speed and independence coexist with the growing demand for stronger governance? As direct-to-reinsurer and fronting carrier models surge across Europe and beyond, this piece in Global Reinsurance by Charles Rowley explores how agility can thrive under intensifying scrutiny: https://lnkd.in/ecWj4is5 #MGA #InsuranceNews #Reinsurance #Insurance

“In markets where establishing a local European branch is not viable, a well-run MGA can offer a low-capital, high-compliance entry point.” Europe’s MGA sector is undergoing a significant shift, shaped by evolving regulation, capital trends and the increasing importance of data. In his editorial for the latest edition of Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) publication The Voice, DA Strategy’s Charles Rowley explores where the opportunities lie: Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/escQcHnp