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Playback Now Available for AM Best-Hosted Webinar on Building Resilient, Future-Ready MGAs

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Video playback is now available for a complimentary webinar, titled, “Xceedance Webinar: Building Resilient, Future-Ready MGAs - Strategies for Sustainable Growth in a Competitive Market,” hosted by AM Best and sponsored by Xceedance. Access it here.

The U.S. managing general agent (MGA) market is expanding rapidly, with growth outpacing the broader property/casualty sector. However, the opportunity comes with pressure, from talent shortages and capital constraints to rising complexity in risk and growing expectations from carrier partners.

In this one-hour webinar, a panel of insurance and technology professionals takes a deep dive into how top-performing MGAs are leveraging technology, data, people and strategic partnerships to differentiate in an increasingly competitive landscape. They also discuss emerging innovations in data and technology, coupled with the importance of attracting and retaining top talent across the organization.

Panelists include:

  • Sachin Kulkarni, executive vice president – head of commercial & specialty insurance and MGA, Americas, Xceedance
  • Adrian Copland, chief operating officer, Ledgebrook

Visit our information page to learn more about AM Best's webinars.

AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

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Lee McDonald
Senior Vice President, Publication & News Services
+1 908 882 2102
lee.mcdonald@ambest.com

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Contacts

Lee McDonald
Senior Vice President, Publication & News Services
+1 908 882 2102
lee.mcdonald@ambest.com

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