Towards a Stronger European MGA Market: Growth, Governance, and Collaboration

The launch of the Fédération des Agences de Souscription Européennes (FASE) signals an exciting new chapter for Europe’s managing general agent (MGA) market; one that reflects how far the sector has come, and how much potential lies ahead.

For years, Europe’s MGA landscape has been dynamic but divided. Each market has developed its own rhythm; shaped by local regulation, cultural nuance, and differing levels of maturity in delegated authority. I do think that the creation of FASE brings a long-awaited opportunity to connect these markets under one umbrella: aligning standards, amplifying advocacy, and formalising the shared values and best practices that underpin the MGA model.

A Platform for Progress

At its best, FASE could serve as the connective tissue for Europe’s underwriting entrepreneurs. MGAs rely on strong partnerships; with capacity providers, reinsurers, brokers, and investors; and a federation that accelerates those links across borders will help unlock consistency, collaboration, and confidence.

Equally important is the prospect of raising professional standards. The ability to benchmark practice, share data responsibly, and promote transparency across jurisdictions will give both regulators and capital providers greater trust in the delegated authority model. That credibility is crucial if MGAs are to attract sustainable growth capital and capacity into 2026 and beyond.

A Moment of Opportunity

The team at Pro MGA Global Solutions are seeing first-hand the appetite for European expansion among underwriting teams. Whether in continental hubs such as Germany, through cross-border structures using platforms like our Orb Specialty MGU, demand is rising from entrepreneurial teams who want to scale responsibly with strong governance and robust operational support.

By formalising dialogue around standards, compliance and regulation across Europe, it has an opportunity to ensure MGAs are part of a unified market that recognises the value of specialism, agility, and innovation in underwriting.

As we look to the next phase of growth, the European MGA sector stands on solid foundations. Capital markets are showing renewed interest in delegated authority, regulators are increasingly supportive of transparent and well-governed models, and technology continues to streamline operations and data sharing.

If FASE can deliver on its promise; offering tangible insight, access, and influence; it won’t just strengthen the MGA voice. It will help define a European ecosystem where entrepreneurial underwriting businesses can thrive with clarity, confidence, and consistency.

To my mind this is a signal of maturity. The European MGA market is ready to grow together; and the years ahead look set to reward those prepared to think beyond borders