MGAM Legal Expenses

On Friday 15 January 2021 the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment in the COVID-19 Business Interruption Test Case.

Policyholders whose coverage is triggered will now be entitled to an indemnity for the full extent of their Covid-19 related losses.

To assist with the settlement of valid claims, MGAM Legal Expenses has launched an online solution to support policyholders who have been adversely affected by Covid-19.

The facility allows for SME businesses to be referred to a no win/no fee panel of solicitors, on a no obligation basis. They will review and discuss business interruption claims in respect of losses incurred as a result of the restrictions imposed during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

The facility is available to existing MGAM Partners and all their clients.

To make a referral please login in to the MGAM ABACUS (Automatic Binding and Complete Underwriting System) quote portal and proceed to the Covid-19 Business Interruption tile, which will be live later today. By completing the details online, a referral will be generated to panel solicitors.

For more details about this facility and how you might become an MGAM Partner, contact: –

Jason Anthony
M: +44 (0) 7414 929 362
E: Jason.anthony@mgamutual.com

Colin Hopper
M: +44 (0) 7767 777 408
E: colin.hopper@mgamutual.com

MGAM – Transforming the insurance landscape

Our Offering

Delegated Underwriting Authorities

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Quote & Bind

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Legal Expenses

Delegated Underwriting Authorities

Scheme, affinity and capacity opportunities

At a time when we are seeing more and more news confirming the restriction of capacity as insurers, syndicates and capacity providers retrench, MGAM continues to buck the trend and attract support from “A” rated insurers.

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Quote and Bind Online Platform

Per Capita

Public Liability, Employers Liability, Products Liability, Tools and Legal Expenses for over 400 trades.

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Wages and Turnover

Public Liability, Employers Liability, Products Liability and Legal Expenses.

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Terrorism

Terrorism & Sabotage Cover for UK SME’s.

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Cyber

Cyber protection for SME’s.

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Land Owners Liability

Public Liability cover for land and buildings.

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Excess of Loss

Top up Public Liability Cover.

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Coming Soon

Suite of Package Policies, Personal Accident & Contractor’s All Risks.

For details of how to access our Quote and Bind Platform please contact Mark Fisher, Mobile: +44 (0)7887 248 844 Email: mark.fisher@mgamutual.com

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Legal Expenses

Commercial Legal Expenses Insurance

For business owners, landlords and individuals.

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For details of our full Legal Expenses offering please contact Colin Hopper, Mobile: +44 (0)7767 777 408 Email: colin.hopper@mgamutual.com

Our Team

Jason Anthony

Chief Executive Officer

Mark Fisher

Chief Operating Officer

Colin Hopper

Divisional Director

Oliver Lawton

Head of Underwriting
Support Services

Monica King

Divisional Director UK SME

Adrian Miller

Underwriter

Jack Sheehy

Senior Product Developer

Katie Ryan

Product Developer

Steve Bishop

Data and Product
Support Analyst

Drini Murga

Data Techician

Carlee Best

IBA Controller

Sarah Tilley

Senior Underwriter

Tom Bennett

Underwriting Support
Services Technician

Leigh Ryan

Chief Information Officer

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Harnessing technology to transform the insurance industry

Testimonials

"We started originally working with MGAM on their online portal and have expanded to open market risks as well. They have exceptionally high service levels and have a pro active approach to underwriting of both schemes and individual placements."

Paul Longhurst, Broking and Distribution Director, Bishopsgate Insurance Brokers.

“I had the privilege of being one of the first Coverholders for MGAM and since the inception, I have found the processes, team and service to be second to none. An outstanding group and a delight to work with.”

Andrew Tacey, Development Underwriter, Platinum Underwriting Limited.

“First class Service from a First class team. Very Knowledgeable and flexible with the right risk. Great Capacity and very supportive.”

Graham Norgate, Director, Bennett Gould & Partners Ltd.

“We have an established relationship with MGAM going back to 2017, working with them to grow our niche product lines. Their quote & bind platform is user friendly, flexible and efficient. Most importantly the MGAM team are a pleasure to work with.”

David Heeney, Underwriter, The Fiducia MGA Co Ltd.

“The thing I like most about MGAM is their can do culture and their ability to make things happen.”

Mark Hands, Managing Director, Centrix Underwriting.

Giving Back

Royal National Lifeboat Institution

MGAM support the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Jason, pictured with the Presidents of the Oxford and Cambridge boats, partakes in 2 days per month volunteering on the lifeboat at Chiswick. RNLI crews provide a 24-hour rescue service around the UK and Irish coastline, and their seasonal lifeguards look after people on busy beaches. They have saved over 142,200 lives since 1824. The RNLI is more than a rescue service; they influence, supervise and educate people through sharing safety knowledge. They also play a huge part in protecting people’s safety on some of our inland waterways such as the River Thames, where they operate four lifeboat stations, including Chiswick, which has supported The Boat Race since 2002.

Jeremy Thomas Talks

MGAM works to support Jeremy Thomas Talks, founded by author and speaker Jeremy Thomas. As a result of overcoming his own battle with bipolar disorder he co-produced an Emmy award winning documentary and co-authored an A-Z Mental Health Guide. Jeremy has been delivering keynote talks to schools, companies and conferences for the last nine years with the core message that prevention is better than cure. Jeremy draws on his own experience to show how to recognize symptoms of poor mental health and how to improve it. Taking the right action, talking to someone and having a routine are often the best medicines.

London to Brighton

MGAM have participated in the 54-mile London to Brighton Bike Ride to help raise awareness and funds in support of the British Heart Foundation. MGAM managed to raise £2,000! The charity conducts lifesaving research into heart and circulatory diseases.

Charity Days Scheme

MGAM supports employees with a Charity Day Scheme. By volunteering for three Charity days in a year, employees earn an extra day’s holiday.

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Location

Imperial House,
25 North Street,
Bromley,
BR1 1SD.

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Location

Suite No 9,
Springboard Business Centre,
Stokesley Business Park,
Stokesley,
North Yorkshire,
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+44 (0) 203-9469100

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enquiries@mgamutual.com

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Jason Anthony

Chief Executive Officer

Jason founded MGAM in 2016 and is responsible for shaping MGAM’s future strategy, underwriting and driving growth through uncovering new opportunities.

A proven business leader, Jason has 27 years’ experience in the Lloyd’s and London market insurance industry. He is known for his underwriting expertise and successful track record at building and managing insurance vehicles, his results orientated approach, focus on developing people and delivering successful solutions across organisational levels, businesses and cultures.

In his spare time Jason is a volunteer lifeboatman at Chiswick RNLI on the Thames.

Mark Fisher

Chief Operating Officer

Mark’s career spans 40 years, the majority of which has been spent in a variety of senior management, strategic and operational roles.

Mark has enjoyed time on both sides of the insurance desk, so he understands and can interpret the requirements of brokers and carriers alike.

His focus on creating a structured operating model that brings a consistent approach and sound governance to MGAM, will ensure the Company continues to build on its forward looking InsurTech credentials and delivers its ambitious growth plans.

Colin Hopper

Divisional Director

Colin has 30 years of insurance experience, predominantly as a Lloyd’s broker.

He has a wealth of knowledge in running broking divisions but his main focus for the last 20 years has been finding capacity solutions for MGA’s. He has worked in multiple classes but brings specific expertise in Legal Expenses, Property and Personal Accident.

In his spare time you will often find him looking for his golf ball at various courses around the South of England’

Oliver Lawton

Head of Underwriting Support Services

Oliver joined MGAM is 2016. He is an Underwriter who is also responsible for MGAM’s operational and compliance functions.

Oliver holds a First-Class degree in Biology and Psychology from Keele University

Prior to joining MGAM, Oliver worked in his family business, Shearwater Insurance, as an Insurance Broker and Coverholder for 9 years. Oliver, has a wide, operational insurance product and underwriting knowledge, having managed various binding authorities. Oliver understands the pains of being a Coverholder and what it takes to run a successful binder.

On a Tuesday night, you will find Oliver on the fives court giving it his all!

Monica King

Divisional Director – UK SME

Monica started her career with Eagle Star in the mid ‘80s before concentrating on commercial underwriting with General Accident.

A move to a specialist liability underwriting agency in 2002 provided Monica with the experience of managing a facility from a Coverholder perspective.

Latterly she has been responsible for Coverholder relationships including performance management, product development and delivery of growth targets.

Monica’s customer focussed approach will support the profitable delivery of the business objectives.

Adrian Miller

Underwriter

Adrian joined MGAM in January 2019 and is part of MGAM’s underwriting team.

Adrian has 31 years’ experience working in the Lloyd’s and London markets as a broker and Claims Manager. He has since been able to take that background, knowledge and understanding into his current underwriting role at MGAM.

He has worked for a number of Lloyd’s brokers in many different sectors from Aviation to Equestrian, handling both Commercial and Liability risks.

Adrian loves taking his dog out for long walks round the local villages and countryside. He also has a keen interest in the history of the Titanic: sad man!

Jack Sheehy

Senior Product Developer

Jack joined MGAM in 2016 and is responsible for building and configuring insurance products for MGAM’s Quote & Bind platforms.

Jack Studied Economics and Spanish at Durham University, during which he spent a year studying in Spain. Jack is currently working towards his CII qualifications.

He has previous experience of working with both MGAs and Carriers, having worked at AICA Services and Aspen respectively.

Jack enjoys listening to podcasts, playing football and eating beige foods.

Katie Ryan

Product Developer

Katie joined MGAM in 2018 as an underwriting support administrator and now supports in the configuring of insurance products for MGAM’s Quote & Bind platform.

Katie has GCSE qualifications of which 70% are A-A* grades. Katie started at MGAM in 2017 on work experience, becoming a full-time employee in April 2018. Since being at MGAM Katie has experienced working with both the Underwriting support team and the IT team.

Katie loves crafts such as sewing, glass painting, and pyrography.

Steve Bishop

Data and Product Support Analyst

Steve joined MGAM in 2017 and is responsible for Bordereaux data management and online product support.

Prior to joining MGAM, Steve was a Data Analyst for Besso Insurance Group. Steve has 17 years of experience at various insurance institutions, including Arthur J Gallagher, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, Effisoft, Howdens and Travel and Personal Underwriters.

Steve is currently working toward his ACII qualification.

Steve is a qualified Personal Trainer – He enjoys keeping fit and travelling in his spare time.

Drini Murga

Data Technician

Drini joined MGAM in February 2019 and is responsible for processing and validating bordereaux data.

Drini’s qualifications include a BTEC Diploma in Business with triple distinction and bachelor’s degree in International Business Management from the University of Lincoln. He gained financial services and administration experience at Capita where he initially worked with dividend reinvestment and later moved into verification consulting.

Drini’s a film fanatic and was a volunteer police cadet in his younger years, standing guard at the Royal Horse Guards during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Carlee Best

IBA Controller

Carlee joined MGAM in May 2019 and is responsible for MGAM’s IBA and credit control functions.

Carlee brings a wealth of IBA experience having worked in the Insurance IBA role for 18 years.

Prior to joining MGAM, Carlee worked for Bluefin Insurance Services and Tasker & Partners.

Carlee has NVQ Administration Level 2.

Carlee enjoys days out with her children and having family time, long walks and swimming.

Sarah Tilley

Senior Underwriter

Sarah takes up the role of Senior Underwriter and brings a wealth of experience having spent 15 years in the industry.

Her roles have included Commercial, Agricultural and Delegated Schemes Underwriting for both Composite and MGA markets so we’re delighted to welcome such a seasoned professional on board.

Sarah will join Monica King our Head of UK SME in our newly opened office at the Springboard Business Centre in Stokesley.

Tom Bennett

Underwriting Support Services Technician

Tom joined MGAM in September 2020 as part of MGAM’s Underwriting Support Services Team.

Prior to joining MGAM, Tom completed his 4-year BSc (Hons) Undergraduate Degree in Geography, which included a year in industry. He has since joined us as a recent graduate to assist with MGAM’s operational and compliance functions.

Of an evening you’ll either find Tom in the gym training or tinkering with computers and bikes.

Leigh Ryan

Chief Information Officer

Leigh joined MGAM in 2016 to source and implement the IT platforms. Leigh has overall responsibility for all the Information Technology including Strategy, Project Management, Governance and the development of MGAM’s Online Insurance Products.

Leigh is a qualified Prince 2 Practitioner with over 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry. He brings a wealth of IT experience and skills to MGAM Ltd, including Project Management, IT implementations and Coverholder and Bordereaux management.

Before joining MGAM, Leigh held positions as IT Director at SBJ UK Ltd, Head of IT Projects of Bluefin Insurance Services, and operated as an independent Consultant Project Manager.

At 14 Leigh was reported in his local press as probably the youngest Radio Ham in Britain!