Our solutions:
Develop your MGA

At Asta, we specialise in supporting MGAs with ambitious growth plans, whether you’re an established MGA looking to expand or a start-up aiming to scale strategically. Our offering combines comprehensive MGA management services with a long-term partnership, ensuring your

Who we work with

Emerging MGAs
New ventures with clear potential for growth, requiring a strong foundation and strategic guidance to navigate regulatory and operational complexities.

Established MGAs
Looking to scale operations, enter new markets, or enhance their operational capabilities with robust support and governance.

What we offer

Comprehensive support for every stage
Asta provides solutions that adapt as your MGA evolves. From start-up through expansion and diversification, we deliver the infrastructure, expertise, and governance needed to support your business’s growth. For those considering the Lloyd’s market, we also offer a pathway to transition to a Syndicate-in-a-Box or a full Syndicate when the time is right.

Governance and oversight
We deliver enhanced governance that inspires confidence in capacity providers and ensures your MGA operates to the highest standards. Our approach prepares you for long-term success while maintaining flexibility and responsiveness. Key elements include:

Business plan approval:
Managed by a regulated board, with performance monitored against strategic objectives.

Underwriting oversight:
– Comprehensive control frameworks, including guidelines, pricing policies, and letters of authority.
– Compliance testing, data quality reviews, and bordereaux review and sign-off.

Capacity provider alignment
Oversight tailored to meet the expectations of capacity providers and regulators, enabling you to build strong partnerships.

A full suite of support services
We offer a long-term strategic relationship with access to a full suite of services, ensuring your MGA is equipped to scale and succeed. These services include:

• Underwriting systems and IT infrastructure.

• Bordereaux (BDX) and management information (MI) production.

• Cash allocation, reconciliation, and financial accounting.

• People and culture support to manage talent and organisational development.

This integrated model ensures operational efficiency and allows you to focus on underwriting and strategic decision-making.

Expanding into Europe
Through Asta Europe, clients can access the Lloyd’s Europe platform in Brussels, providing a route to underwrite risks across the European Economic Area. With local expertise and established infrastructure, we help ensure underwriting activity is conducted efficiently while meeting the expectations of both Lloyd’s and European regulators.

Why choose Asta?

Strategic partnership:
Asta is more than a service provider – we’re a long-term partner invested in your success, offering solutions that adapt to your evolving needs.

Pathway to Lloyd’s:
For MGAs considering future transition, our expertise in Lloyd’s Syndicate-in-a-Box and full Syndicate operations ensures a seamless progression when the time is right.

Capacity provider confidence:
Our governance and oversight build trust with capacity providers, enabling strong and sustainable partnerships.

Integrated support:
From underwriting systems to operational management, we provide a comprehensive framework to support your growth.

Global capabilities:
Asta’s footprint across multiple geographies ensures your MGA has access to the resources and expertise needed to expand internationally.

Contact us

To explore establishing a Special Purpose Arrangement at Lloyd’s, please talk to our team:

Lorraine Harfitt
Chief Executive Officer