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Managing General Agents (MGAs)

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Managing General Agents (MGAs) need a risk capital partner that truly aligns with their vision and can adapt to their specific needs. We provide capacity to MGAs poised to elevate their business, expand their reach, and deliver innovative solutions to clients. We are actively seeking MGAs that focus on niche markets and unique product offerings.

Our commitment to our MGA partners

  • Capacity provider: We offer comprehensive capacity for commercial lines, including specialized and hard-to-place risks in Property and Casualty (P&C).
  • Collaboration: We empower MGAs to enrich their business, expand their reach, and deliver innovative solutions within their niche markets.
  • Industry insights: Our experienced underwriters offer valuable, forward-looking insights on regulatory changes, climate change impacts, and natural catastrophe alerts.
  • Open to new opportunities: While we provide core P&C capacity, we are always open to exploring new ventures and specialized market segments.

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What we look for in a partnership

We seek partnerships with established and emerging MGAs that demonstrate a proven ability to generate significant volume and possess specialized expertise in their respective markets.

Essential MGA capabilities we offer

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Strong underwriting expertise

Proven experience in underwriting specialized risks.

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Sales and distribution

Established broker relationships and effective marketing to reach target customers.

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Risk management

Proficiency in assessing, mitigating, and managing portfolio risks.

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Customer-centric focus

A demonstrated commitment to exceptional service tailored to policyholder needs.

The Aviva difference

When you work with us, you gain the support of one of Canada's largest insurance providers, backed by financial stability and dedicated operational teams in our Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) division. 

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Technical expertise

Our technical underwriters provide expertise in tailored deal structures, offering extensive coverage capacity and innovative, portfolio-led insurance solutions for a broad suite of commercial risks. 

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Dedicated claims service

Our client-centred approach ensures that GCS clients and MGAs get the right support from the right people at the right time. 

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Defensible claims philosophy

We use an industry-leading defensible claims approach that aims to support, protect, and defend our clients. 

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Financial strength

Aviva provides the financial confidence to fulfill our commitments, ensuring a stable foundation for your programs. 

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Discover more about MGAs with Aviva's Global Corporate & Specialty division. Please contact us at gcs.ca@aviva.com

Aviva and the Aviva logo are trademarks of Aviva plc. and are used under license by Aviva Canada Inc. and its subsidiary companies. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada is the underwriting company that works with and provides underwriting capacity to our GCS MGAs to write their businesses. For exact terms, definitions, limitations, and extensions, please refer to the policy. Risk Management and Claims services are provided by Aviva Canada Inc., and a network of external partners.