Find wholesale insurance markets and MGAs writing commercial risks in California. Filter by line of business and industry type.
Select a state or line of business to see which MGAs will write your risk.
Select the coverage type you need for your California risk — GL, Workers Comp, Cyber, or specialty lines.
Enter the business type — Contractors, Restaurants, Healthcare, Technology — to find MGAs with specific California appetite.
Many MGAs require a wholesale or surplus lines broker license in California. Verify your licensing before submitting a risk.
For hard-to-place risks, submit to several MGAs simultaneously. Large wholesale brokers like Burns & Wilcox access dozens ofCalifornia markets.
Several large wholesale brokers and MGAs are active in California, including Burns & Wilcox, Amwins, CRC Group, and RPS, which operate nationwide. Specialty MGAs like Nautilus Insurance, James River, and Kinsale Capital also write E&S casualty in California. Use the search tool above to filter by line of business and industry.
Yes, placing E&S business in California typically requires a surplus lines broker license. Many retail agents work through a licensed wholesale intermediary to access MGA markets. Check with the California Department of Insurance for specific licensing requirements.
MGAs active in California cover a wide range of lines including General Liability, Commercial Property, Workers Compensation, Professional Liability, Cyber Liability, Directors & Officers, and Excess & Surplus lines. Specialty MGAs may focus on a single line, while larger wholesale brokers offer access to multiple markets.
Appointment requirements vary by MGA. Large wholesale brokers like Burns & Wilcox and Amwins typically require a formal retail agent appointment. Specialty program MGAs may offer direct appointments for retail agents. Click the 'Get Appointed' link on any MGA card in the search results above to visit their agent portal.
MGA appetite data sourced from publicly available information and industry knowledge, verified as of early 2026. Always confirm appetite directly with the MGA or your wholesale broker before binding. QuoteSweep is not responsible for data accuracy.
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