MGAA Conversations
Episodes
033: Inside BIBA: What’s Next for Ambitious MGAs and Brokers? with David Plummer, Richard Ellis, John Needham & Andy Hurrell
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The UK's MGA and broker landscape is buzzing with innovation, so why does BIBA remain the linchpin for meaningful partnership and growth? In this cand...
032: Counterparty Risk: Why Smart MGAs Are Raising the Bar with Nathan Banfield, Sonia Stanton & Richard Marshall
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Insurers and MGAs face unprecedented complexity in managing counterparty risk, especially as technology amplifies both opportunity and exposure. In th...
031: AI in Insurance: What Leaders Get Wrong About Automation with Sasha Haco, Unitary
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into a frank conversation with Sasha Haco, CEO of Unitary AI, as she unpacks the realities behind automation in insurance. Dis...
030: Rewriting the Rules: Inside the Evolution of Accident & Health with Kieran Morrin, HDI UK & Ireland
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Accident & Health (A&H) market isn’t just surviving—it’s redefining how MGAs, carriers, and TPAs collaborate and compete. In this ep...
029: MGAs, Market Cycles and Lloyd’s: A View from Market Performance with Rachel Turk
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating is joined by Rachel Turk, Chief of Market Performance at Lloyd’s of London, for an in-depth...
028: Why Insurance Matters More Than Ever: A Deep-Dive with The ABI
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, MGAA CEO Mike Keating sits down with Hannah Gurga, Director General of the Association of British Insurers (ABI...
027: Championing the Next Generation: Building Talent, Visibility & Engagement in the MGA Market
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating sits down with Jack Harding—Underwriter at Tokio Marine Kiln and Chair of the MGAA ...
026: London Market Group CEO Caroline Wagstaff on Insurance Growth, Regulation & Young Talent
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, Mike Keating is joined by Caroline Wagstaff, CEO of the London Market Group (LMG), for a wide-ranging discussio...
025: Independent but Connected: How Ryan Gill Is Steering Bspoke into Its Next Chapter
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating speaks with newly appointed Ryan Gill, CEO of Bspoke Group, following the company’s acquisi...
024: Culture, Partnerships and Innovation in a Changing Market with Mike Crane
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, Mike Keating, speaks with Mike Crane, SME & Specialty Director at AXA UK. They explore AXA’s long-term ap...
023: Brokers, Branches & Big Deals: Inside the Industry with Howden’s CEO, Consumer & Local Commercial
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating sits down with Kelly Ogley, CEO of Howden Consumer and Local Commercial, to explore the curre...
022: Bridging the Surety Gap: Chris Davies on Innovation, Regulation & Talent
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating sits down with Chris Davies, Group Chief Executive Officer at DRS Bond, to explore the highly...
021: Partnership in Practice: How Zurich, Plum and Brown & Brown Are Redefining MGA Collaboration
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, Mike Keating, CEO of the MGAA, is joined by David Nichols of Zurich and Clive Nathan of Brown & Brown to ex...
020: Future-Focused and People-Led: AXA’s Journey Toward Sustainable Growth with Joel Markham, AXA UK
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, Mike Keating, CEO of the MGAA, speaks with Joel Markham, Director of Schemes and Delegated Authorities at AXA UK. The conver...
019: Rethinking the MGA: How Pine Walk Balances Freedom with Discipline with Rinku Patel
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating speaks with Rinku Patel, CEO of Pine Walk Capital, about the firm's innovative platform model...
018: Breaking the Mould: Reinventing Insurance Through Technology, Talent & Trans-formation with Amit Tiwari
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating, CEO of the MGAA, sits down with Amit Tiwari, Co-founder and President of Xceedance, to discu...
017: From Broken to Brilliant: How Jeff Radke is Reimagining Specialty Insurance
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Radke, CEO and co-founder of Accelerant, to explore how the company is revolutionizing the specialty insurance ...
016: The Future of Underwriting & Claims: Investing in Long-Term Success with Andy Hurrell
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike Keating sits down with Andy Hurrell, Founder of Corin Underwriting, to discuss the critical role of claims investment in sustain...
015: Innovation, Talent, and Risk Strategies in the Evolving Insurance Market with Simon McGinn
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Mike Keating, CEO of MGAA and Simon McGinn, CEO of DUAL UK, delve into the shifting dynamics of the insurance market, a...
014: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures with Nadine Kearney
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, we sit down with Nadine Kearney, Chief Underwriting Officer at Rokstone Underwriting and an inspiring leader in...
013: A Year in Review and 2025 Plans with Mike Keating and Julia Coakley
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MGAA CEO Mike Keating and COO Julia Coakley are joined by guest host Joe Malone to examine the association’s successes throughout 2...
012: Charting the Future: Integration, AI, and Regulatory Collaboration with Gary Humphreys
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, we welcome Gary Humphreys, co-founder and Group Underwriting Director at Markerstudy Group. Following the recen...
011: Securing Talent and Tech: How Insurance Firms Can Thrive in a Poly-Crisis World with Tara Foley
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, we are privileged to be speaking with Tara Foley, CEO at AXA UK and Ireland, our first Platinum annual sponsor....
010: Redefining the rules of partnership between carriers and MGAs with Rob Gibbs
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode of MGAA Conversations, in which we are delighted to be speaking with Rob Gibbs, President and CEO of SiriusPoint Interna...
009: How can increased mental health awareness be translated into meaningful business culture change? - with Claire Russell
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are very pleased to be speaking with Claire Russell, founder of Mental Health in Business, about the importance of implementing we...
008: The settling of interest rates in both the US and the UK provides a more stable environment for renewed M&A activity - with Kevin Donoghue
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Bank of England’s recent lowering of interest rates, and the settling of rates in the US, M&A activity across the Atlantic is likely to...
007: Gamma Risk is developing ground-breaking new data technologies to boost risk analysis with Richard Garry
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are thrilled to be speaking with Richard Garry, Chief Commercial Officer of Gamma Risk, about the company’s exciting location-ba...
006: Enhancing the customer journey through strategic partnerships with Michelle Taylor
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MGAA Conversations, host Mike Keating interviews Michelle Taylor, Director of Strategic Accounts at Aviva. Michelle discusses her r...
005: Behind the Broker: Exploring AcriSure's Unique Path to Success with Mark McIlquham
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are thrilled to be speaking with Mark McIlquham, President of Acrisure UK Retail. Mark gives a forensic insight into the infrastru...
004: Market Cycles: MGA Opportunities & Challenges with Stuart Reid
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are delighted to be speaking with Stuart Reid, Chairman of Partners& and PIKL, whose illustrious insurance career makes him we...
003: Tech Transformations: Exploring the Insurance Landscape with Paul Templar of VIPR Solutions
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are thrilled to be speaking with Paul Templar, co-founder and CEO of VIPR Solutions. Paul offers his assessment of the technology ...
002: What role does the Lloyd’s Market Association play in the London insurance ecosystem with Sheila Cameron
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are incredibly pleased to be speaking with Sheila Cameron, CEO of the Lloyd’s Market Association. The LMA plays a crucial role i...
001: Navigating the insurance landscape with Graeme Trudgill - CEO of BIBA
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re thrilled to be speaking with Graeme Trudgill, the newly appointed CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) ...
00: Welcome to the MGAA Conversations podcast with host Mike Keating, CEO of MGAA
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to be launching the MGAA Conversations podcast! Every episode, host Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents Association (MGAA...