MGAs are on fire. But is the growth hype real?

In this episode, the hosts sit down with William Pitt from Lexicon Associates – one of the foremost researchers on the MGA, fronting carrier, and delegated authority space globally.

William unpacks the latest data, trends, and real talk behind the explosive rise of MGAs in the U.S., U.K., Europe, and beyond. From capital options and regulatory insights to what new founders get wrong and why the MGA model is built for long-term innovation—this episode is a masterclass.

Whether you’re launching a new MGA, evaluating capacity partnerships, or wondering how to scale globally, this is the data-driven perspective you need.

This isn’t theory. It’s backed by billions in premium.

💡What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why MGA-to-fronted premium has grown 4x in the last 5 years
✅ How the Lloyd’s market paved the way for modern MGAs
✅ What makes the Netherlands a powerhouse for MGA innovation
✅ Why the U.S. MGA model is leading globally—and what others can learn from it
✅ The rise of incubators, platforms, and how they’re de-risking entrepreneurship

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👉 Connect with the Hosts:
Doug Ver Mulm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasvermulm/
Dylan Brand: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanbrand/
Peter Tilbrook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-tilbrook-50832336/

👉 Connect with our special Guest at Lexicon Associates:
William Pitt, Partner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-pitt-671a7413/
Website: https://www.lexiconassociates.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lexiconassociates/

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