US MGAs are Energised, Aligned and Growing: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Target Markets Program Administrators Association Summit

A Buoyant Market Full of Momentum 

The message from our discussions, live sessions and meetings across the conference floor was clear: the MGA sector in the US is booming. As highlighted by our CEO Danny Maleary’s interview published in Program Manager during the Summit, the market continues to evolve into an “integrated ecosystem that combines capital control and connectivity to the marketplace.” 

Danny also highlighted that plans are already underway for the launch of our new MGU Orb Specialty in the US in 2026, reinforcing our commitment to building an aligned ecosystem that connects capital, expertise, and opportunity across markets. 

That ecosystem is now being turbo-charged by fresh capital, new incubator structures and the arrival of multi-cell and multi-class MGA initiatives, creating exciting opportunities for innovation and collaboration. 

And market stats demonstrate the momentum – the 2025 Aon MGA Market Outlook report showed that MGAs wrote $109.2 billion in direct premiums in 2024, fuelled by new formations and expanded products. At the same time, Aon said MGA-dedicated carriers saw a 20% rise in premiums, with four-year growth topping 240%. 
 
MGAs are also capturing greater market share in workers’ compensation and other specialist lines – underlining their pivotal role in modern underwriting and distribution. The sector’s agility, specialism and data-driven decision-making are proving indispensable to a healthy, profitable insurance ecosystem. 

There was also a clear sense that investors and carriers alike are keen to participate in the MGA growth story; an encouraging signal for new entrants and for platforms like ours that specialise in helping innovative underwriting teams scale responsibly. 

Looking Ahead 

For Pro MGA Global Solutions, Target Markets was an ideal opportunity to connect with US-based brokers, carriers, and investors, and surfaced a wave of potential partnerships – from startup incubations and product facilitation opportunities to future capacity for Orb Specialty.  

Our “Trading As” model drew particular interest, signalling strong demand for flexible, well-governed MGA solutions that can help ambitious underwriting teams get to market quickly while staying compliant and connected. 

The North American MGA community is thriving, the market appetite is strong, and the momentum toward integrated, tech-enabled, and globally connected MGA platforms is unmistakable. There is a clear demand for trusted, partnership-driven models that enable scalability with confidence.  

Many thanks to the organisers for a brilliant event, see you next year!