Mission's Haga: Interest Growing in Smaller Classes Such as Allied Health, Construction

Amwins' Armijo: MGAs Distinguish Themselves Through Underwriting Acumen, Profitability

Ryan Armijo, chief operating officer, underwriting, Amwins, said greater interest from traditional and fronting carriers is helping drive the growth of delegated underwriting authority enterprises.

Ethos' Greggains: As Market Struggles to Price Risk, More Business Moves to E&S

Nick Greggains, CEO, Ethos Specialty Insurance Services, said market trends favor continued growth for MGUs and a continued emphasis on good risk management.

Clear Blue's Breslin: Lines Are Blurring Between Fronting, Traditional Program Carriers

Jerome Breslin, founder and CEO, Clear Blue Financial Holdings, said regardless of their structure, all insurance carriers must address execution risk, contract risk and compliance.

Spencer Foundation's Nomvete: 42 Insurance Job Openings for Each Qualified Candidate

Tandeka Nomvete, director of external engagement, Spencer Educational Foundation, said the insurance jobs gap is due to the retirement of the baby boomer generation and not enough young talent.