Exciting news! Bridgehaven is proud to support the The Insurer, European MGA Summit as a Silver Sponsor. As the MGA market continues to evolve, innovation remains at the heart of industry growth. That's why we're particularly looking forward to the panel discussion on AI's growing role within the European MGA sector, where our own Erik Matson will be sharing his insights alongside fellow industry experts. Join us at the Summit to discuss the trends, technologies and partnerships shaping the future of insurance. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dWe9Un4z #Bridgehaven #HybridFronting #InsuranceInnovation #SpecialtyInsurer #EUMGASummit #TheInsurer
About us
Bridgehaven Insurance is an independent, authorised, and well-capitalised UK insurer that brings a fresh perspective to the insurance market. We are pioneering a 'hybrid-fronting' distribution model which has been instrumental in transforming the US market for over five years and is now set to redefine the insurance landscape in the UK. We are the first insurer of our kind to be authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Bridgehaven’s vision is to be the leading UK hybrid-fronting insurer of Commercial & Specialty lines by forming strategic partnerships with MGAs and reinsurers to create a unique tripartite relationship built on mutual trust and collaboration. Our innovative model encourages transparent interaction between all parties, each playing a crucial role in achieving mutual success and growth. Bridgehaven Insurance isn't just about coverage; we're about reshaping the future of insurance.
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Excited to see Erik Matson speaking at the The Insurer European MGA Summit in Paris this September! As is a specialist insurer offering an aligned hybrid fronting model for commercial and specialty lines across the UK and Europe, Bridgehaven Insurance provides more than capacity. We deliver strategic support, underwriting expertise, regulatory credibility, and access to a strong network of reinsurance partners, helping MGAs grow with confidence at every stage of their journey. The Bridgehaven Insurance team is looking forward to connecting at the European MGA Summit: 📅 29-30 September 📍 Paris #MGA #Bridgehaven #EuropeanMGASummit #EUMGASUMMIT #InsuranceInnovation #HybridInsurance #TheInsurer
💡 Capacity isn’t just funding; it’s the ultimate validation of your underwriting reputation. As Europe’s MGA sector scales, securing that capacity demands more than relationships – it requires flawless underwriting discipline, technological evolution, and strict regulatory compliance. 🚀 Every leader in the market knows these pressures – they come to the European MGA Summit (29–30 September, Paris) to answer the hard questions and get the clarity needed to scale. Industry leaders from AIG, Liberty Specialty Markets, Ageas Group and more are joining us – will you be among them? 🗣️ Announcing our most recent wave of expert speakers including: • Erik Matson, Chairman of the Board, Bridgehaven Insurance • Eva-Maria Barbosa, Partner, Clyde & Co • Alex Hardy, Head of Delegated & Distribution, SiriusPoint • Marc van der Veer, Managing Director Europe, Optio Each session is built from deep market research and shaped by the real challenges MGA leaders are dealing with today. There are lots of events that describe the market. This is where you work out what to do about it. 🚨 Download the brochure now: https://lnkd.in/etyXG-8V #EUMGASummit #TheInsurer #Insurance #Reinsurance #MGA #MGU
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MGAs are reshaping the insurance landscape through specialist expertise, agility and innovation. At BIBA Manchester, Bridgehaven's Chief Underwriting Officer, Paul Dilley, joined Insurance Business TV to share his insights on the evolving MGA market - MGAs are driving innovation, expanding broker choice and delivering specialist solutions through broader product offerings and a blended approach to risk appetite. Our vision has always been built on collaboration, transparency and trust-based partnerships with MGAs and reinsurers. Through our hybrid fronting model, Bridgehaven is helping to reshape the Commercial & Specialty lines market across the UK and Europe. 🎥 Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eqjuAqDG #Bridgehaven #InsuranceInnovation #HybridFronting #MGA #CommercialInsurance #SpecialtyLines
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We are proud to have been named MGA Insurer of the Year at the 2026 MGAA Awards! Our vision has always been based on collaborative, trust-based partnerships with MGAs and reinsurers. Winning this award reinforces our commitment to leading and reshaping the Commercial & Specialty lines market in the UK and in Europe. Our sincere thanks go to our dedicated staff, whose hard work and commitment have made this achievement possible, to everyone who has been part of our journey, and to the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) for this prestigious honour. Read more here: https://www.bhvn-ins.com/ #MGAA2026 #Bridgehaven #insuranceinnovation #hybridinsurance
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Come and meet the Bridgehaven Insurance team at stall 47! Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) Annual Conference 2026
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Cheers to three years! As we celebrate Bridgehaven’s third anniversary, we want to extend a huge thank you to our dedicated staff, and our brilliant partners and great clients. From day one, our vision has been built on trust, transparency, and strong relationships, and your collaboration has been instrumental in helping us achieve that goal. We’re excited for what the future holds as we continue to lead the way in Commercial and Specialty hybrid-fronting. #insuranceinnovation #hybridfronting #Bridgehaven
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Our highly successful collaboration renewed! We are delighted to announce the renewal of our long-term strategic capacity partnership with Policy Expert. This partnership will provide long-term, stable capacity for Policy Expert as they continue to grow. Our combined efforts will focus on accelerating product innovation, diversification, and ensuring long-term value for customers. Paul Jewell, CEO at Bridgehaven, said: “This renewed agreement reflects a shared commitment to sustainable, high-quality underwriting and long-term value creation. Our model combines specialist fronting and reinsurance expertise with disciplined underwriting governance, offering scalable, structured reinsurance solutions that enable MGAs like Policy Expert to succeed.” Learn more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/e7jtHxek #insuranceinnovation #hybridfronting #Bridgehaven
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Thank you Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) for continuing to spotlight valuable insights from across the MGA market. Discover below insights from our UK CEO, Paul Jewell. #insuranceinnovation #hybridinsurance #Bridgehaven
As part of our ongoing work to share insight and perspectives from across the MGA market, we are pleased to introduce the latest article from Bridgehaven Insurance, a valued sponsor of the MGAA. In this piece, Paul Jewell, CEO at Bridgehaven Insurance, explores how hybrid insurance models can help MGAs, reinsurers and capacity providers navigate softer market conditions, with a focus on alignment, underwriting discipline, and long-term resilience. Read the full article below. Michael Keating, MGAA CEO said 💬 "With all stakeholders in our MGA ecosystem focused on navigating the current challenging market conditions, this interesting and insightful article from Bridgehaven highlights some of the key benefits of utilising the hybrid capital model." Click on the link below to read the article today 👇 https://lnkd.in/eqH26D9J #MGA #Ecosytem #Insurance #Underwriting
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We're pleased to share that Bridgehaven has been shortlisted for Carrier of the Year at the Insurance Insider Honours. Being recognised alongside some of the industry's leading businesses is something we're incredibly proud of. It's a reflection of the hard work of our team and testament to the strong relationships we've built with our MGA and reinsurance partners. Congratulations to all those shortlisted, and thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far. #hybridinsurance #insuranceinnovation #Bridgehaven
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Looking forward to connecting at the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) Annual Conference 2026 on 7 July - see you there!
We are delighted to announce that Bridgehaven Insurance is this year’s MGAA Conference Lunch Sponsor 🍎🍰🥪🍟🍓🍣🥗🥘 Here’s what the Bridgehaven team had to say about the upcoming event 👇👇👇 “Bridgehaven is excited to be sponsoring the lunch at the MGAA Annual Conference 2026 - a moment to pause, refuel, and continue the conversation. We’re proud to support an event that brings people together, to share ideas, build connections, and help shape a more resilient future for our industry. “This year's theme for the 2026 MGAA Conference is ‘Specialty Insurance - Designed to Succeed’, sets the stage for a day of insight, inspiration and innovation." To secure your place, please ensure that you log in using an active user account before completing your registration. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 7 July 2026 🕣 Time: 08:30 - 18:00 📍 Venue: @Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, London N1 0QH Attendance is free to all MGAA members, meanwhile non-members can still attend at the ticket price of £500+VAT. https://lnkd.in/ehfut4Xe #SpecialtyInsurance #Innovation #MGAs #Insurance #LunchSponsor #MGAA2026
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