The Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance market continues to expand as demand grows for coverage that traditional insurers do not provide. E&S Managing General Agents (MGAs) play a crucial role in offering specialized policies to address complex and hard-to-place risks.

The search for risk capacity can feel stressful, especially for MGAs just starting out. It’s often unclear where to find capacity providers or how to identify the right ones to approach. This list offers MGAs a solid starting point to explore their options and connect with capacity providers that align with their vision.

Taking a product from conception to viable program model is no small feat. But for many aspiring MGAs, the next step— securing risk capacity, can feel like unfamiliar territory, especially without clear knowledge on how the process works. 

We'll look at the Top 5 Insurance Workflows where automation can have the biggest impact, driving efficiency from submission automation to claim processing. 

For founders, underwriters, or anyone in the early stages of building an MGA, the learning curve can be steep. Industry jargon can be confusing, and some concepts can be hard to grasp.