Header

Segments

MGA/GC Access

GC Access, our MGA Solutions Specialty Practice, combines focused expertise, market-leading analytical capabilities, global reach and an expansive network of insurer and reinsurer relationships to precisely, efficiently match MGAs and carriers.

Capitalize on New and Existing MGA Opportunities

GC Access, our bespoke MGA solution, connects our clients with capacity and expertise.

Our unique holistic process allows us to define and market the tailored program globally to issuing carriers and reinsurers. GC Access employs its long-term relationships with insurance companies who have program operations in this growing, vibrant marketplace. We work alongside all our specialty practices to bring some of the industry’s most knowledgeable professionals to the MGA marketplace.

Contact Us

  • Matt Petka

    Head of GC Access

    Dallas, TX

    Matt.Petka

    Riley Underwood

    Head of Client Solutions for GC Access

    Dallas, TX

    Riley.Underwood

  • Miles Shephard

    Head of GC Access, International

    London, UK

    Miles.Shephard

    Steve Warwick

    Head of GC Access, Asia Pacific

    Hong Kong

    Steve.Warwick

Fully Integrated Team and Services

175+ MGA deals controlled, $3B+ annual gross written premium placed into market

We assist MGA and program carrier clients with a wide variety of program-related information and access to specialty services, including:

  • Program leads
  • Assistance with the carrier selection process
  • Participation as an advisor in client meetings and prospect visits
  • Specialty program issuing carrier intelligence
  • White papers
  • Access to specialty program service providers
  • Specialty program reinsurance market intelligence
  • Input on specialty program structures
  • Banking/investment/merger & acquisition services
  • Guy Carpenter’s global MGA marketplace view
  • Corporate reinsurance solutions
GC Access is supported by a dedicated team of program brokers, contract specialists, modelers and actuaries.

We provide fully integrated services across business planning, program carrier selection, capital advisory and modeling support. GC Access also introduces numerous program-specific proprietary tools, and accesses Guy Carpenter’s global reach to deliver best-in-class client solutions.

 

Dedicated MGA Program Solutions

  • Focused Expertise

    GC Access is a best-in-class solution dedicated to the growth of the program segment. You'll be serviced by an organization that is completely focused on your space.

  • Dedicated Analytical Capabilities

    MGA analytics tends to be less catastrophe and more predictive loss and actuarial modeling focused. GC Access’ dedicated analytics team will provide unique tools to inform your decision-making.

  • Embedded Contract Support

    MGA contracts are different than those of our other clients: they tend to reflect closer to insurance than reinsurance contracts. A dedicated BSS team in conjunction with program specific brokers enables us to offer best-in-class contract support.

  • Unparalleled Depth of Relationships

    GC Access has unparalleled relationships in the program space, including MGAs, carriers, reinsurers, TPAs, etc. The team is able to use these relationships to best connect MGAs with the resources they need most.

  • Integration Across the Company

    GC Access is not location dependent, but rather connected across the US and UK. An integrated offering ensures the best equipped team to handle any solution. It will also ensure a standardized, consistent vetting process.
  • "GC Access truly represents the scale and scope of capabilities and expertise that Guy Carpenter can bring. From world-class analytics and an unrivaled breadth of specialist knowledge, we can offer a fully bespoke range of integrated services that span the full spectrum of MGA program solutions.”

    John Trace, CEO of North America

Map of United States with dots indicating GC Access offices.

US Domestic Capacity

  • GC Access is capacity agnostic and aims to bring either carrier or reinsurance capacity to meet our MGA clients' needs.
  • GC Access International Team in London providing delegated underwriting authority and reinsurance solutions.
  • Representatives in all of our US offices to reach capacity in all regions.
  • GC Access is in regular contact with capacity providers to ensure no stone is left unturned when locating support.
Map of England with dot indicating office that covers International

International Capacity: Seamless London Interaction

  • A North American MGA practice, dedicated to sourcing delegated underwriting authority, traditional treaty capacity and alternative market solutions.
  • Access to Lloyd’s of London, London Company, International and Asian markets for delegated authority and reinsurance capital.
  • Expertise in various lines of business and niche specialty lines.
  • Can access both delegated insurance underwriters and reinsurance underwriters.

Asia Pacific Capacity

  • A dedicated team in APAC supporting MGA and carrier clients with the backing of GC global proficiency, industry-leading analytical and global reach capabilities.
  • Access to markets throughout Asia Pacific region to sourcing delegated underwriting authority and reinsurance capital.
  • A proven superior client service team, based in Hong Kong and Sydney, committed to delivering comprehensive services and professional results to MGA and carrier clients.
  • Optimize trading relationship with our clients in APAC region to capture business opportunities on MGA sector.
  • Collaborate global market leverage and network of professionals with extensive, multi-class and multi-territory MGA experience.

Contact the Asia Pacific Team

Powering Your Business With Insights

  • Segments

    Offering you specialized expertise that focuses market knowledge, product innovation and analytics on your unique challenges—to provide you with an enduring competitive advantage.

  • Risks

    Bringing together an unparalleled depth and breadth of capabilities and experience to turn your risks into profit and sustained growth.

  • Reinsurance Broking

    Tailoring your solutions to effectively and efficiently match the right capital with your evolving risk profile.
Footer