Search 49+ Managing General Agents by state, line of business, and industry. Find the right wholesale market for hard-to-place commercial risks.
Select a state or line of business to see which MGAs will write your risk.
Choose the state where the risk is located. Many large MGAs write nationwide; smaller specialty MGAs are often regional.
Pick the coverage type you need — GL, Workers Comp, Cyber, D&O, and more. MGAs often specialize in one or two lines.
Enter the risk type — Restaurants, Contractors, Technology, etc. The tool matches MGAs with appetite for that specific class.
Already have a carrier in mind? Use the Carrier Appetite Checker to see which admitted carriers will write the same risk.
Find MGAs that specialize in each commercial insurance line.
Find MGAs with appetite in your state.
A Managing General Agent (MGA) is a specialized insurance intermediary that has authority from one or more insurance carriers to underwrite policies, set rates, and bind coverage on their behalf. MGAs typically focus on niche markets or specialty lines — think E&S property, cyber liability, professional lines, or workers comp for high-risk industries. Independent agents use MGAs to place risks that standard carriers won't write.
Start by identifying the line of business (GL, Workers Comp, Cyber, etc.) and the state where coverage is needed. Then filter by industry type to narrow down MGAs with specific appetite for that class. Many large wholesale brokers like Burns & Wilcox, Amwins, and CRC Group can access dozens of markets — they're a good first call for truly unusual risks.
In most states, yes — placing E&S business requires a surplus lines broker license, which is separate from your standard P&C license. However, many MGAs also work with retail agents through a licensed wholesale intermediary. Always verify your state's requirements before binding E&S coverage.
Admitted carriers are licensed and regulated by your state's insurance department, and claims are backed by state guaranty funds. E&S (Excess & Surplus Lines) carriers are non-admitted — they can charge unregulated rates and write risks that admitted carriers won't touch. Most MGAs focus on E&S markets for this flexibility, but some also offer admitted products.
All MGA entries are verified through publicly available information and industry knowledge as of early 2026. MGA appetite can change, so always verify directly with the MGA or your wholesale broker before submitting a submission. We update the dataset quarterly.
Appointment requirements vary by MGA. Some large wholesale brokers like Burns & Wilcox and Amwins require a retail agent appointment to access their markets. Others — especially specialty program MGAs — offer direct retail appointments. Click the 'Get Appointed' link on any MGA card to visit their agent portal.
MGA appetite data sourced from publicly available information and industry knowledge, verified as of early 2026. Appetite can change — always confirm directly with the MGA or your wholesale broker before binding. QuoteSweep is not responsible for data accuracy.
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