MGA Lab
The only dedicated program in North America to help startups
become fully operational Digital Managing General Agents (MGAs).
Applications Close July 12, 2024
Want to learn more?
How We are Unique
Compress Time
Reduce the time to access insurance capacity and distribution partners
Distribute your Product
Build relationships with retail and wholesale agents to sell your product at a scale
Access to Capacity
Meet capacity providers and fronting carriers in admitted and E&S lines that work with startups
Experienced Mentors
Work with entrepreneurs and executives who have built Digital MGAs
What Is In The Program
Hybrid: 3 Days in NYC and dedicated advisors over 3 months
Model Day
Startups will work with experienced actuaries, underwriters, and regulatory attorneys to build their insurance product model.
Capacity Day
Short cycle the process to get capacity. We bring 20 startup-friendly fronts, reinsurers, and program administrators to meet you in one day.
Distribution Day
Work with producers from local, super-regional, and global brokers that want to distribute your insurance products.
Past Participating Carriers & Brokers
Work with 30+ recognized reinsurers, fronting carriers, and brokerages in commercial and personal P&C lines. Below is a sample of program participants, this will be continually updated.
![Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Nationwide-Logo.png)
![Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Nationwide-Logo.png)
![Axis Capital Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Axis-Capital.png)
![Axis Capital Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Axis-Capital.png)
![Sirius Point Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sirius-Point.jpg)
![Sirius Point Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sirius-Point.jpg)
![Tokio Marine Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tokio-Marine.png)
![Tokio Marine Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tokio-Marine.png)
![Cimarron Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Cimarron.jpg)
![Cimarron Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Cimarron.jpg)
![Arch Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Arch.jpg)
![Arch Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Arch.jpg)
![Atrium UW Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Atrium-UW.png)
![Atrium UW Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Atrium-UW.png)
![QBE Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/QBE.png)
![QBE Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/QBE.png)
![Boost Insurance Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Boost-Insurance.png)
![Boost Insurance Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Boost-Insurance.png)
![Micro Insurance Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Micro-Insurance.jpg)
![Micro Insurance Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Micro-Insurance.jpg)
![Greenlight Re Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Greenlight-Re.jpg)
![Greenlight Re Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Greenlight-Re.jpg)
![Pena Verde Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Pena-Verde.png)
![Pena Verde Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Pena-Verde.png)
![SCOR Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SCOR.png)
![SCOR Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SCOR.png)
![Palomar Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Palomar.jpg)
![Palomar Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Palomar.jpg)
![Munich Re Digital Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Munich-Re-Digital.jpg)
![Munich Re Digital Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Munich-Re-Digital.jpg)
![hannover-re-logo Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/hannover-re-logo.png)
![hannover-re-logo Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/hannover-re-logo.png)
![Clements Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Clements.png)
![Clements Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Clements.png)
![AmTrust Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AmTrust.png)
![AmTrust Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AmTrust.png)
![HSB Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HSB.jpg)
![HSB Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HSB.jpg)
![Transverse Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Transverse.png)
![Transverse Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Transverse.png)
![AmbacEverspan Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AmbacEverspan.png)
![AmbacEverspan Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AmbacEverspan.png)
![Guy Carpenter Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Guy-Carpenter.jpg)
![Guy Carpenter Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Guy-Carpenter.jpg)
![Lockton Re Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Lockton-Re.jpg)
![Lockton Re Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Lockton-Re.jpg)
![Connor Strong Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Connor-Strong.jpg)
![Connor Strong Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Connor-Strong.jpg)
![Founder Shield Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Founder-Shield.jpg)
![Founder Shield Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Founder-Shield.jpg)
![NFP Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NFP.png)
![NFP Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NFP.png)
![Appalachian Underwriters Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Appalachian-Underwriters.png)
![Appalachian Underwriters Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Appalachian-Underwriters.png)
![Flagship Insurance Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Flagship-Insurance.jpg)
![Flagship Insurance Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Flagship-Insurance.jpg)
![Print Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Amwins.jpg)
![Print Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Amwins.jpg)
![Dealer Policy Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dealer-Policy.jpg)
![Dealer Policy Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dealer-Policy.jpg)
![Marshberry Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Marshberry.png)
![Marshberry Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Marshberry.png)
![Buddy Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Buddy.jpg)
![Buddy Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Buddy.jpg)
![Gallagher Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Gallagher.png)
![Gallagher Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Gallagher.png)
![GGB - Retail brokerage Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GGB-Retail-brokerage.png)
![GGB - Retail brokerage Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GGB-Retail-brokerage.png)
![RPS - Wholesale Brokerage Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RPS-Wholesale-Brokerage.png)
![RPS - Wholesale Brokerage Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RPS-Wholesale-Brokerage.png)
![Markel Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Markel.jpg)
![Markel Digital MGA Lab Participating Carriers & Brokers 2022](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Markel.jpg)
Ideal Startup Participants Should Be
MGA
Digital Broker
SaaS or Data Platform
Program Schedule
May-Aug
Pre-Program
- May 15:Â Applications Open
- July 12: Applications Close
- July-Aug: Review and Acceptance
Sep
Model Day
- Sep 12: Education Day – Model & Capacity
Oct - Nov
Capacity Day
- Nov 5: AgentTech Day
- Nov 6: Capacity Day
Startup Eligibility
Revenue
No requirement
Licensing
A broker on team strongly preferred
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed to Series C (if funded)
Past Program Mentors
Mentors from carriers, brokers, and late-stage InsurTech leaders. The list will be continuously updated with new mentors
![Alicia Sandlin Alicia Sandlin](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Alicia-Sandlin.jpeg)
![Alicia Sandlin Alicia Sandlin](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Alicia-Sandlin.jpeg)
Alicia Sandlin
Independent Consultant
![bill walrath bill walrath](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/647fb435e3ce46554a00df7b_BW-Headshot.png)
![bill walrath bill walrath](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/647fb435e3ce46554a00df7b_BW-Headshot.png)
Bill Walrath
Head of MGAs, Buckle
![Blair Baldwin Blair Baldwin](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Blair-Baldwin.jpeg)
![Blair Baldwin Blair Baldwin](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Blair-Baldwin.jpeg)
Blair Baldwin
CEO, Boundless Rider
![Chuck Ritzke Chuck Ritzke](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1588634424553.jpeg)
![Chuck Ritzke Chuck Ritzke](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1588634424553.jpeg)
Chuck Ritzke
Founder, Problem Solving Enterprises, Inc
![Dean Ferdico Dean Ferdico](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1572883189327.jpeg)
![Dean Ferdico Dean Ferdico](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1572883189327.jpeg)
Dean Ferdico
Principal, Perr Knight
![Derek Brigham Derek Brigham](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Derek-Brigham.jpeg)
![Derek Brigham Derek Brigham](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Derek-Brigham.jpeg)
Derek Brigham
Cofounder and Chief Operating Officer, Clearcover
![Elliot Vernon Elliot Vernon](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Elliot-Vernon-150x150.jpeg)
![Elliot Vernon Elliot Vernon](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Elliot-Vernon-150x150.jpeg)
Elliot Vernon
Strategic Investor, Greenlight Re
![Isaac Espinoza Isaac Espinoza](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Isaac-Espinoza.jpg)
![Isaac Espinoza Isaac Espinoza](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Isaac-Espinoza.jpg)
Isaac Espinoza
Strategy & Reinsurance, Root
![JoAnne-Artesani JoAnne Artesani](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/JoAnne-Artesani.jpg)
![JoAnne-Artesani JoAnne Artesani](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/JoAnne-Artesani.jpg)
JoAnne Artesani
Founder & CEO, Sprout
![Joerg Proeve Joerg Proeve](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Joerg-Proeve.jpeg)
![Joerg Proeve Joerg Proeve](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Joerg-Proeve.jpeg)
Joerg Proeve
COO USA, BOXX Insurance
![John Kassar John Kassar](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/John-Kassar.jpeg)
![John Kassar John Kassar](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/John-Kassar.jpeg)
John Kassar
CEO, Constellation RE, LLC
![John Clinton John Clinton](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1537055136562.jpeg)
![John Clinton John Clinton](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1537055136562.jpeg)
John Clinton
Managing Partner, Farmington Capital Partners
![John Wurzler John Wurzler](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/John-Wurzler-150x150.jpeg)
![John Wurzler John Wurzler](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/John-Wurzler-150x150.jpeg)
John Wurzler
Executive, NDF, LLC
![Kaenan Hertz Kaenan Hertz](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1606924225648.jpeg)
![Kaenan Hertz Kaenan Hertz](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1606924225648.jpeg)
Kaenan Hertz
Chief Insurance Officer & Co-founder, Ahoy
![Katherine Hunter-Blyden Katherine Hunter-Blyden](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1604864657156.jpeg)
![Katherine Hunter-Blyden Katherine Hunter-Blyden](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1604864657156.jpeg)
Katherine Hunter-Blyden
Partner, TechCXO
![Lael-Chappell Lael-Chappell](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lael-Chappell-NYC-Headshot-1.jpg)
![Lael-Chappell Lael-Chappell](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lael-Chappell-NYC-Headshot-1.jpg)
Lael Chapell
USQ Risk
![larry lipman larry lipman, mga lab insurtech mentor 2023](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/larry.jpeg)
![larry lipman larry lipman, mga lab insurtech mentor 2023](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/larry.jpeg)
Larry Lipman
Advisor, Lipman Insurance
![LoriWeyuker Lori Weyuker](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/LoriWeyuker.jpg)
![LoriWeyuker Lori Weyuker](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/LoriWeyuker.jpg)
Lori Weyuker
Independent Consultant
![Marc Glickman Marc Glickman](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Marc-Glickman-150x150.jpeg)
![Marc Glickman Marc Glickman](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Marc-Glickman-150x150.jpeg)
Marc Glickman
CEO, BuddyIns
![Nicholas Scott Nicholas Scott](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1677237729725.jpeg)
![Nicholas Scott Nicholas Scott](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1677237729725.jpeg)
Nicholas Scott
Managing Director, General Counsel, Everspan Group
![NickLamparelli Nick Lamparelli](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NickLamparelli.jpg)
![NickLamparelli Nick Lamparelli](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NickLamparelli.jpg)
Nick Lamparelli
Managing Partner, Insurance Nerds
![Paul Myers Paul Myers](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Paul-Myers.jpeg)
![Paul Myers Paul Myers](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Paul-Myers.jpeg)
Paul Myers
Independent Consultant
![RoyMill Roy Mill](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RoyMill.jpg)
![RoyMill Roy Mill](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RoyMill.jpg)
Roy Mill
Co-Founder, CEO, Joshu
![SomilJain Somil Jain, MGA Lab Accelerator - Mentor 2023](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SomilJain.jpg)
![SomilJain Somil Jain, MGA Lab Accelerator - Mentor 2023](https://www.insurtechny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SomilJain.jpg)
Somil Jain
SVP, Product and Analytics; Head Actuary, Steadily