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Specialty MGA UK
Specialty MGA adds Neil Tayler as Senior Underwriter for specialist A&H portfolio
23rd February 2026
Specialty MGA, a managing general agent (MGA) and part of MNK Group, has strengthened its specialist underwriting capabilities with the appointment of Neil Tayler as Senior Underwriter. This appointment aligns with MNK Group’s broader growth strategy and commitment to drive innovation, secure new capacity, and deliver enhanced broker propositions across niche ... Read the full article
Specialty MGA UK appoints Amir Hussain as Head of Political and Credit Risk
7th March 2025
Specialty MGA UK, a managing general agent known for its tailored insurance solutions, has appointed Amir Hussain as Head of Political and Credit Risk. This strategic hire marks the launch of a new business line as the company aims to establish itself as a key player in the political risk market. Hussain ... Read the full article
Specialty MGA UK welcomes two new underwriters to energy team
26th February 2025
Managing general agent (MGA) Specialty MGA UK has announced the addition of two new underwriters to its energy team, Alex Rowe and Savita Patel. The new hires have been appointed as Senior Underwriters for Energy, and bring experience of working in Africa, the Middle East, North America and Europe. Manoj Kumar, Specialty ... Read the full article
Specialty MGA UK strengthens construction team with Senior Underwriter appointment
10th February 2025
Specialty MGA UK, a managing general agent focused on providing additional capacity for specialty lines, has expanded its construction team with the appointment of Sam Hui as Senior Underwriter for Onshore Construction and Energy. Hui is a highly experienced insurance and reinsurance professional with over 30 years in construction and energy ... Read the full article
Specialty MGA UK bolsters its property, financial lines and cyber teams with senior hires
5th July 2024
Managing general agent (MGA) Specialty MGA UK has expanded its international property, financial lines and cyber teams with the appointment of Luke Bristow, Tony Loizides and Lisa Rowe as Senior Underwriters. Manoj Kumar, Chairman, MNK Group, commented on the appointments, "Luke, Tony and Lisa have a huge amount of experience and ... Read the full article
Industry veteran Wingett joins Specialty MGA UK as Senior Underwriter for Agriculture
24th May 2024
Managing general agent (MGA) Specialty MGA UK has expanded its expertise with the appointment of 40-year industry veteran, Jonathan Wingett, as Senior Underwriter for Agriculture. Wingett is a renowned reinsurance underwriter and broker who has spent large parts of his career working across Asia, including Japan, Singapore and Malaysia. During his time ... Read the full article
Specialty MGA UK names Contasta Head of Treaty, LatAm and the Caribbean
20th March 2024
Managing general agent (MGA) Specialty MGA UK continues to expand its presence in Latin America with the hire of Humberto Contasta as Head of Treaty, Latin America and the Caribbean. In his new role, based in Miami, Contasta will use his more than two decades of experience in the industry to ... Read the full article
Specialty MGA UK appoints Duncan Urquhart Senior Underwriter for C&E
5th March 2024
Specialty MGA UK has expanded its global expertise with the appointment of Duncan Urquhart as Senior Underwriter for Construction and Engineering. Urquhart holds over four decades of experience, having spent most of his career in London, Hong Kong and Australia. In Asia, he led the Willis Towers Watson Construction Practice based in ... Read the full article
Specialty MGA UK boosts LATAM presence by naming Navarro Senior VP
19th December 2023
Specialty MGA UK has bolstered its presence in Latin America with the appointment of Victor Navarro as Senior Vice President. Navarro, a seasoned professional with three decades of experience, will lead Specialty MGA's property, energy, and engineering portfolios in the Latin American and Caribbean regions from the company's Miami office. Navarro's extensive ... Read the full article
Specialty MGA UK appoints Dermot Dick as Senior Underwriter for Energy
14th September 2023
Specialty MGA UK, a recently formed managing general agent, has announced the appointment of Dermot Dick as Senior Underwriter for Energy. Dick brings more than 40 years of experience in the sector with expertise in writing risks for the marine, power, energy and renewables sectors. He brings with him a global network ... Read the full article
Specialty MGA UK gets Lloyd’s accreditation
7th July 2023
Recently formed Specialty MGA UK, which is focused on providing additional capacity for specialty lines of businesses, has been approved as a Lloyd’s Coverholder. After being set up last year, Lloyd’s accreditation represents another significant step for the company as it builds its international offering. Philippe Bara, Chief Underwriting Officer at ... Read the full article
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