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

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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.

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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.

 

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.

 

Amwins' Francavilla: Program Growth Strong, but Beware of 'Buyer Fatigue'

Ben Francavilla, president, Amwins Program Underwriters, said that clients may respond to successive rate hikes by raising deductibles and assuming more risk.

 

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

Caroline Haga, program capacity lead, Mission Underwriters, said sound underwriting is critical in the program space because underwriters earn their reputations.

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