managing general agent (MGA) (2024)

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Managing general agent (MGA)? ›

An MGA is an individual or company who can act as a broker or agent on behalf of an insurer. While an insurance broker works on behalf of the policyholder, an MGA works on behalf of the insurance company.

An MGA is authorized by an insurer to transact insurance business and may have authority to bind the insurer, issue policies, appoint producers, arrange for reinsurance, and provide other administrative support, depending on the specifics of the MGA agreement.

An MGA is an agent that works directly with the insurer. They are not employed by the insurer, but rather work independently. An MGA typically acts as a middleman between the insurer and the insured. For example, if you have a car accident, your MGA would contact the insurer on your behalf to handle any claims.

An MGA is a special type of insurance agency/agent or brokerage that is given more authority than a typical agent. MGA and MGU responsibilities include tasks typically carried out by insurers such as binding coverage, underwriting, settling claims, and negotiating contracts.

An AGA is an Agent or Entity appointed by an MGA to be able to recruit and develop Agents “under them” to generate a Spread from the sales of the Agents they recruit.

Put simply — although it is not always all this simple — an MGA is an agent that manages an insurer's business, produces and underwrites a certain amount of the insurer's business, and either adjusts/pays a certain amount of the insurer's claims or negotiates reinsurance on the insurer's behalf.

While an insurance broker works on behalf of the policyholder, an MGA works on behalf of the insurance company. An MGA can be used by an insurance company in order to outsource certain tasks, such as claims handling or underwriting.

MGA insurance functions can also include binding coverage, settling claims, and appointing retail agents in certain regions—activities insurance companies usually handle. And if a given business doesn't fit an insurer authorizing the MGA, they can broker it to find a carrier where it does fit.

Managing Agents select and oversee Coverholders. Coverholder: Is a company that underwrites risk on behalf of a Managing Agent. Coverholders operate under “binding authority” granted to them by Managing Agents to underwrite certain types of risk at certain levels of risk.

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What is the role of a general helper? ›

General Helpers help production workers by performing duties that require less skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work areas and equipment.

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The Managing General Agent (MGA)

Unlike traditional agents and brokers, they specialize in specific lines of business in insurance. These agents or brokers perform certain functions that are commonly handled only by insurers.

The benefits of using an MGA: better, smarter, faster

This not only does away with a large amount of unnecessary form filling, but gives brokers the ability to develop a tailored solution by working with the professionals behind the scenes.

MGAs' expertise in specialty insurance products, as well as their influence and relationships with carriers, helps the independent broker compare providers and find the best policies for their clients' specific risks.

MGAs adjust pricing and coverage based on their own assessments of an agent's client. They offer a level of flexibility that wholesale brokers don't. However, wholesale brokers usually represent a greater number of insurance carriers and products to offer to a retail agent.