The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) has released the shortlist for the MGAA Awards 2025, which recognise contributions, innovation and performance across the managing general agent sector.
This year’s awards include six categories: MGA Initiative of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Champions of Change, Excellence in Learning and Development, MGA Insurer of the Year, and Service Provider of the Year. The shortlist includes:
The 2025 award categories are:
Rising Star of the Year
Thomas Pereira – Munich Re Speciality
Zoe Hughes – Ventis
Tierney Hill – Sirius Point
Champions of Change
Sovereign Risk Management Limited
Greenkite
Excellence in Learning & Development
Insure TV
Commercial Express
McLarens
MGA Initiative of the Year
Arkel Underwriting
NBS Underwriting
Moonrock Underwriting
Service Provider of the Year
Scrub AI
Acumen Claims Ltd
INSTANDA
MGA Insurer of the Year
AXA UK
Accelerant Insurance
Bspoke Underwriting
Winners will be announced in July during the MGAA Awards ceremony, which will take place at the 2025 MGAA Annual Conference in London. The conference will bring together MGAs, insurers, service providers and other stakeholders from across the market.
Commenting on the announcement, MGAA CEO Mike Keating (pictured) said the awards are an opportunity to celebrate not only the shortlisted individuals and businesses but the wider MGA community. He added that the calibre of entries illustrates the strength and progress of the sector and acknowledged the event’s sponsors for their continued support.
The awards coincide with a series of updates from the association, including the launch of its strategic vision and mission for 2025. The MGAA, which represents MGAs across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, has introduced a refreshed brand identity and overhauled its website as part of the initiative.
The updated mission outlines three core priorities: enhancing networking and education through training and events; expanding high-level advocacy to represent MGAs on regulatory and market matters and strengthening the organisation’s role as a central source of market data and insights. These initiatives include the appointment of a learning and development manager and an increased focus on member engagement.
