{"id":3168,"date":"2025-07-31T11:09:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T11:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.opendesignsin.com\/insillion\/?p=3168"},"modified":"2025-12-29T07:27:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T07:27:00","slug":"mga-risk-capacity-resource-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.opendesignsin.com\/insillion\/blog\/mga-risk-capacity-resource-guide","title":{"rendered":"Where can you find Risk Capacity for your MGA? | A Resource Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1339.52px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">MGA 101 is a series designed to break down key concepts around risk capacity for anyone looking to launch an MGA or gain a deeper understanding of the MGA model.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In this second edition, insurance veterans <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christopher-lowell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Chris Lowell (Managing Director, InnSure)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/somiljainconsulting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somil Jain (Principal &amp; Senior Consulting Actuary, Lewis &amp; Ellis)<\/a> share their <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">trusted recommendations <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">for finding <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.opendesignsin.com\/insillion\/blog\/mga-insurance-model-risk-capacity-basics\">risk capacity<\/a> and connecting with capacity providers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gKvo74i0-i8?si=xOEeKKLOaDR9F9d3&amp;start=332\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>1. In-Person Events (Target Markets, WSIA)<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In-person events act somewhat like speed-dating instances for MGAs and risk capacity providers, providing a great opportunity to make personal connections with interested insurers, reinsurers and business development leaders at events such as Target Markets and WSIA. These events occur yearly and are heavily populated by capacity providers actively looking to put risk capital at work for MGAs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetmkts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Target Markets<\/a>, or TMPAA<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> provides access to 80+ program carriers (including London Market participants), a carrier search portal, and summits attracting over 1,800 professionals, specifically facilitating capacity-matching and program development. It has an annual event in Scottsdale, Arizona and a Mid-year event that travels around.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wholesale &amp; Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA)<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> represents the excess &amp; surplus (E&amp;S) market, including MGAs, wholesalers, and E&amp;S carriers. Through its massive <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WSIA Annual Marketplace<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and year-round initiatives, it enables MGAs to engage with capacity providers in both domestic and Lloyd\u2019s markets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Publications (The Insurance Marketplace by Rough Notes<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"http:\/\/Home - The Rough Notes Company Inc.\">The Rough Notes Company<\/a> is a premier American publishing and educational content provider for P&amp;C insurance agents, offering magazines, directories, and digital tools to support their growth. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Insurance Marketplace, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">one of its core resources, is a printed directory of E&amp;S and specialty lines carriers, and the lines and MGAs they support.\u00a0Published continuously since 1963, it offers\u00a0insight into\u00a0capacity providers\u2019 areas\u00a0of interest, helping guide further research and targeted outreach.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Digital Platforms (Stere.io)<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stere.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stere.io<\/a> is built as a digital ecosystem that connects capacity seekers with risk capital\u00a0providers through a capacity trading platform and APIs. It\u00a0facilitates real-time capacity placement, automated matchmaking and API integration, bringing together\u00a0insurers, fronting carriers, reinsurers, brokers, program consultants, and alternative capital like ILS\/captives.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Programs &amp; MGA Incubators:<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/dev.opendesignsin.com\/insillion\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Finding-Risk-Capacity-for-your-MGA.svg\" alt=\"Finding Risk Capacity for your MGA\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missionunderwriters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mission Underwriters<\/a> is a program administrator and incubator enabling specialty MGAs across the US and UK. It equips underwriting teams with the infrastructure, regulatory support, technology, and long-term capacity to launch programs within 12 weeks. Through a partnership with Accelerant\u2019s Risk Exchange, it secures long-term A-rated capacity with 5-year rolling commitments, offering long-term support and reliability for new MGAs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"http:\/\/Starfish Specialty Insurance Homepage\">Starfish Specialty Insurance Company<\/a> is a specialty program manager &amp; MGA specializing in niche lines like builders&#8217; risk, community associations, aviation, and landlord protection. It partners with MGAs, program administrators, and tech-driven distributors to co-develop specialty insurance programs, issuing policies through admitted A-rated carriers. With fronting and reinsurance support, it enables partners to underwrite with full regulatory compliance and backed capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"http:\/\/Tango Specialty Insurance Services \u2013 Market leading commercial lines MGA\">Tango Specialty<\/a> is a managing general underwriter (MGU) with access to over 50 AM Best A-rated insurance and reinsurance partners across the U.S., Bermuda, and Lloyd\u2019s. While its primary model focuses on offering capacity-backed specialty programs to wholesale brokers (particularly in areas like professional liability), MGAs developing similar lines of business may find strategic alignment or potential collaboration opportunities, especially in niche commercial segments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"http:\/\/About | K2 Insurance Services\">K2 insurance services<\/a>\u00a0is a specialty insurance holding company that owns and operates a portfolio of MGAs across multiple commercial and personal lines. MGAs can access risk capacity by partnering with or being acquired by K2, which offers delegated authority, infrastructure, and strong carrier and reinsurer relationships. Through its U.S. and international arms, including K2 International, it supports program development with built-in capacity and scalable operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"http:\/\/Boost - The Digital Insurance Platform\">Boost<\/a> is a full-stack, API-driven platform that helps MGAs, insurtechs, and embedded insurance providers launch and scale programs with built-in A-rated capacity. It offers white-labeled insurance products backed by leading reinsurers and carriers, and operates Boost Re, a captive-as-a-service model for risk-sharing and added reinsurance access. Boost simplifies program launches by handling compliance, infrastructure, and capacity\u00a0through a unified platform.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The search for risk capacity can feel stressful, especially for MGAs just starting out. It\u2019s often unclear where to find capacity providers or how to identify the right ones to approach. This list offers\u00a0MGAs a solid starting point to explore their options and <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.opendesignsin.com\/insillion\/blog\/factors-mgas-should-consider-for-the-ideal-risk-capacity-partnership\">connect with capacity providers that align with their vision.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-content-boxes-1 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:12px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:12px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:12px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:12px;--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:16px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#f1f6fc;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon link-type-button content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><a class=\"heading-link\" style=\"float:left;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLTnXUxRSolkTm6yV4oQ9jVtwN6jrDVtnX&amp;si=o809VNc-ADBJwU9l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Securing Risk Capacity? Get Insider Insight.<\/h2><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Let the experts break down all the MGA know-how surrounding risk and risk capacity. Navigate capacity conversations and expectations with confidence with our 3-part series.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><a class=\"fusion-read-more-button fusion-content-box-button fusion-button button-default fusion-button-default-size button- button-flat\" style=\"float:left;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLTnXUxRSolkTm6yV4oQ9jVtwN6jrDVtnX&amp;si=o809VNc-ADBJwU9l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Watch now<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The search for risk capacity can feel stressful, especially for MGAs just starting out. It\u2019s often unclear where to find capacity providers or how to identify the right ones to approach. 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