Independent managing general agent, Pro MGA Global Solutions, has appointed Hans Martin Døhlen as Managing Director of the company’s European platform, Pro MGA Solutions Europe GmbH, and Director of Underwriting.
In his new role, Hans will be responsible for the growth of Pro MGA’s business in Europe, which includes MGA incubator and facility services. He will also oversee all underwriting activities.
Based in Berlin, Germany, Hans reports to Pro MGA CEO, Danny Maleary.
Overall, Hans brings over 15 years of experience within the European insurance industry – working across five different countries – towards his new role.
He previously was with American International Group (AIG) in Europe for over 10 years. During his tenure at the firm, he held a number of financial lines underwriting and team leader positions before later going on to become Executive Manager for North Europe.
Previously, Hans also served as managing director at a MGA and Lloyd’s Syndicate.
Hans, commented on his appointment: “The MGA sector in Europe is set to grow significantly and the need for local market knowledge and expertise, creates a unique value proposition for (re)insurers. With Pro MGA, prospects and their key stakeholders get a true partner that helps them move seamlessly into regulatory territories and supports them on their growth journey.
“Pro MGA has helped to set up more than 25 MGAs in Europe and I am extremely excited to bring my extensive experience and expertise of local markets as we look to expand further in 2024 and beyond. As a big supporter of Innovation, I am thrilled to support MGA’s on their quest to make a difference in our Industry.”
Danny Maleary, CEO of Pro MGA Global Solutions, said: “There are strong growth opportunities across Europe for the MGA sector and for innovative underwriting partnerships with key stakeholders, and I am very pleased to welcome Hans on board to spearhead our expansion across the region. His deep expertise, entrepreneurialism and insights make him the ideal person to develop our business in the European MGA market, and he will focus on growing our footprint in both establishing new MGAs and supporting insurers and reinsurers in accessing local distribution via the MGA model – an area that we believe is ideally positioned for significant growth in 2024. I know that we will benefit enormously from Hans’s breadth and depth of market expertise.”
