Name: EsaĂŻe Djossou Title: Head of Distribution – Canada Location: Toronto, Ontario Can you describe your role in a couple sentences? As we’re getting Canada up and running, most of my day is spent either communicating with MGAs to identify potential future Members or collaborating with my colleagues to ensure we’re operationally ready for our … Read more
In the ever-evolving insurance landscape, MGAs need a dependable carrier partner to be as successful as possible. Identifying the perfect match for your business can be challenging, but we’re here to help. Let’s explore some essential factors to consider and learn how Accelerant could become your ideal carrier partner. Financial Stability A carrier’s financial stability … Read more
The financial landscape is constantly evolving, with changes driven by innovations, evolving customer needs, and regulatory developments. In the world of corporate underwriting, this has led to the rise of Managing General Agents, or MGAs – a new breed of underwriting professionals set to revolutionize the way companies manage risk and secure funding. Let’s dig … Read more
The reinsurance industry plays a vital role in managing risk and providing stability to insurance markets. As the global landscape continues to evolve, reinsurers are adapting to new challenges and opportunities. Let’s explore three emerging trends shaping the reinsurance industry and how they could impact the future of risk management. Climate Change and Natural Catastrophe … Read more
Name: Azure Saunders Title: Risk Exchange Relationship Director Location: Dallas, TX Can you describe your role in a couple sentences? I manage the Risk Exchange Partner relationships both at the onset during diligence and implementation and post-contract as we transition more and more Members onto the risk exchange. I’m both Member and risk exchange-partner “obsessed”. … Read more
Since its early days, insurtech has centered around innovative distribution, automation, and technology. Each of the industry’s distribution models has its pros and cons, with the Managing General Agent, or MGA, model often offering the best of all worlds. Each distribution model offers its own particular value depending on the need for coverage and circumstances … Read more
At Accelerant, we believe in empowering our Members so they can better serve their clients. One key element of our model is empowering entrepreneurial underwriters to start their own MGAs. We spoke with Phil Terrill, the founder of SoleSafe, an Accelerant Member that offers the ultimate in sneaker insurance, for his tips for starting your … Read more
At Accelerant, we’re motivated by our mission to rebuild insurance so that it’s fair, transparent, and efficient. We’re often asked what it’s like to work at a global company with an audacious vision, so we thought we’d give a peek behind the scenes through our Employee Perspectives… series. After all, people are at the heart … Read more
The construction industry is a vital part of the American economy, with annual spending reaching $1.7 trillion. Contract surety bonds protect about a quarter of all U.S. construction spending — but actually obtaining a contract surety bond can be complicated and time-consuming, involving numerous applications, documentation requirements, and follow-up questions. Jack Genet, CEO of inRev, had … Read more
At Accelerant, our driving force is our commitment to redefining insurance as a fair, transparent, and efficient industry. Many people are curious about the experience of working in a global organization with such an ambitious goal, so we decided to provide a glimpse of our inner workings with our Employee Perspectives series. Ultimately, our people … Read more