Could your next growth move be partnering with an MGA? Episode 414

Ever wonder how MGAs are writing billions in premiums and reshaping the insurance game? The world of MGAs is transforming at lightning speed, and it’s not slowing down. With the rise of delegated underwriting authority enterprises (DUAEs), and premium volume soaring past $100 billion, the MGA market is no longer a niche, it’s a powerhouse. In this episode of the Vertafore Insurance Podcast, I’m joined by Dawn Walker, Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at AM Best, to unpack the state of the MGA ecosystem. 

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why carriers are leaning into MGAs for diversification—and how they’re assessing risk.
• The five key factors AM Best evaluates in DUAEs and why they matter.
• How the MGA model is becoming a preferred growth strategy over starting new business lines.
• What’s next for underwriting in emerging sectors like cyber and AI.
• Why underwriters are leaving traditional carriers for MGAs—and what that says about the future of talent in insurance.