Conning: U.S. MGA Market Grows Swiftly - Exceeds $102 billion in Premium in 2023

HARTFORD, Conn., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2023, premium produced by Managing General Agents ("MGA(s)") continued to grow more rapidly than the property casualty market overall, continuing the significant growth trend experienced over the last two years. The estimated MGA premium written by U.S. insurance companies grew by 13%, while total property-casualty premium grew at 10%. Conning estimates that the total U.S. MGA market, including business written for the account of Lloyd's syndicates, exceeded $102 billion in direct premiums written in 2023.

"MGAs' success hinges on a combination of talent, technology, capital and market conditions. In 2023, these factors converged, driving sustained growth and resilience, and paving the way for further sector expansion," said Lauryn Kothavale, a Vice President for Insurance Research at Conning.

By Conning's calculation, fronting companies accounted for more than $14 billion in premium written by MGAs in 2023, an increase of 27% over the previous year. Approximately 17% of total MGA premium is now supported by fronting companies, a share that has more than tripled since 2020.

Growth within the Lloyd's market – historically, and still today, the largest single source of capacity for U.S. MGAs – did not experience substantial growth and experienced stagnation.  Lloyd's syndicates grew their U.S. binder business by just 1% to $7.5 billion in 2023.

The Conning study, "Managing General Agents: Ahead of the Pack" details MGA marketplace dynamics, trends, participants, and outlook. It includes analysis of the growing fronting market and findings from Conning's 2023 proprietary survey of MGA executives and insurers.

"Managing General Agents: Ahead of the Pack" is available for purchase from Conning by calling (888) 707-1177 or by visiting here.

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