MGAA Crosses 500 Members as Pinpoint UK Joins the Delegated Market

The Managing General Agents' Association signed its 500th member last week, a milestone that tracks the growth of the delegated-authority market in UK insurance. Pinpoint UK, a Lloyd's Coverholder and FCA-approved intermediary writing Tailored Solutions and UK Enterprises business, joined the MGAA on Dec. 4.

The association was founded in 2011 with a handful of early MGAs. It now represents managing general agents, capacity providers, and specialist service firms. MGAs underwrite niche risks on behalf of larger carriers, writing business that big insurers often avoid through internal teams.

Mike Keating, the MGAA's chief executive, said the 500-member mark shows the sector has matured. "Pinpoint, as a growing MGA, epitomises exactly what we, here at the MGAA, strive to deliver for our members every day," he said.

Darren Powell, Pinpoint UK's CEO, called the membership "a real privilege" and a sign of the market's strength. "Joining the MGAA was a natural step for Pinpoint UK as we continue to grow within the UK MGA market," he said. "The association provides a valuable platform to connect with peers, engage with industry developments, and contribute to the continued growth and professionalism of the MGA sector."

Powell said the company plans to broaden its specialist product range and strengthen its relationships with Lloyd's syndicates, brokers, and other MGAs over the next 12 months. Pinpoint UK combines underwriting expertise with technology to build diversified portfolios, he said.

The MGAA has expanded its support programs alongside its membership, adding technical events, regulatory engagement with the FCA and Lloyd's, and training courses. The association also runs working groups where MGAs and capacity providers share best practices.

The 500-member benchmark comes as carriers increasingly use delegated authority to access specialized risk, particularly in niche lines where building internal underwriting teams is expensive. The MGA model lets carriers offload underwriting and claims handling to specialists while keeping the risk on their own balance sheets.

Pinpoint UK's acceptance as a Lloyd's Coverholder gives it direct access to the Lloyd's market, where it can bind risks on behalf of syndicates. The FCA authorization allows it to operate as a regulated intermediary in the UK market.

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Powell said the company expects to continue building "well-diversified portfolios through measured, sustainable growth" over the coming year. The MGAA's annual conference is scheduled for March 2025.