Employee health insurance specialists Equipsme have joined the MGAA – the Managing General Agents Association – the trade body supporting MGA interests and objectives in the UK and Ireland.
Equipsme’s membership means it can access regulatory guidance, industry insight, key insurer and broker relationships, and professional development resources - supporting its growth and ability to deliver high-quality, compliant insurance solutions.
It’s a ‘coming of age’ moment for the organisation as an MGA, as it continues to scale-up and grow into the ‘middle-ground’ space between traditional PMI and cash plans.
Commercial Director and Co-Founder Andy Santoni says: “We’re delighted to join the MGAA as a member. Being an MGA is incredibly important to us – and we’re very proud to be one of the UK’s only examples in the health and protection market. It’s what has allowed us to bring something different to the table, and to help respond to what employers and employees are looking for from modern health insurance and wellbeing plans.
“Our products have gained real traction in the market over the last 18 months, as businesses grapple with the impact of NHS waiting lists, increased employee demand, longer sickness absences, and tighter-than-ever budgets.
“MGA’s can drive innovation and specialist expertise within insurance - and the MGAA brings those organisations together into a community. We look forward to being part of that community as we continue to support UK businesses to re-imagine health benefits and insurance for the wider workforce.”
Mike Keating, CEO, Managing General Agents’ Association says: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Equipsme to the MGAA community. Our members represent some of the most dynamic and forward-thinking teams in the market, and we look forward to supporting their ambitions while continuing to strengthen the MGA ecosystem together.”
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About Equipsme
Equipsme set out to do PMI differently, equipping teams with employee health insurance plans that work hard for the wider workforce. We occupy the middle-ground between traditional PMI and cash plans, working with forward-thinking, people-first businesses to provide practical benefits which help address the main causes of sickness absence. www.equipsme.com
About the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA)
Founded in 2011, the MGAA has a deep understanding of the crucial role MGAs play within the insurance distribution chain, providing significant value to capacity providers, brokers, and consumers. We are dedicated to fostering innovation and maintaining the highest professional standards within our community, aiming to enhance the sustainability, effectiveness, profitability, and authority of our MGA members.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we focus on the needs and aspirations of our members. Our Board comprises a balanced and diverse group of elected directors from the MGA community, supported by four dedicated committees and a full-time executive team. The MGAA currently has 233 full members representing £18 billion in GWP.
More information can be found at:
Website: www.mgaa.co.uk
LinkedIn: Managing General Agents’ Association
