Agents Still Wrestle With Issue of Redundant Submissions

MGAs, Sometimes Burned by Tech, Are Learning to Automate, Sell Online

John Bennis, president, MGA Systems, said many Insurers and MGAs are turning to portals and automation to boost sales and cut expenses.

Fortegra's Rattner: When Developing E&O, It's Better to Be Specific

Mark Rattner, executive vice president and chief underwriter, Fortegra, said filing miscellaneous errors & omissions coverage is more difficult than developing for specific professionals such as accountants or architects.

Specialty Program Distributors Help Drive M&A Activity

Jason Murgio, CEO, Merger & Acquisition Services, said speciality distributors including managing general agents and managing general underwriters, are actively sought for sales and acquisitions.

Smaller Agency Says Lloyd's Becoming More Accessible

Allen and Bintou Chatterton of Chatterton Insurance said syndicates have become more open to developing business relationships outside of the London market, even with smaller agencies.