MGAA Conversations
Hosted by Mike Keating · Managing General Agents’ Association
- 39
- Episodes
- 11
- Transcribed
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2024
- First episode
- 379
- YouTube views
About MGAA Conversations
Welcome to MGAA Conversations, the latest addition to the podcast world, hosted by Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents Association. In this exciting new series, we delve into all things related to the rapidly expanding MGA (Managing General Agent) landscape. With a diverse array of guests from within the insurance industry and beyond, our aim is to explore the challenges, opportunities, and personalities shaping the MGA community. Expect engaging discussions with prominent figures in the industry, including CEOs and innovators, offering first-hand insights into the dynamics of the MGA market. From the future of distribution strategies, such as partnerships with brokers, to the impact of insurtech and AI on the industry, no topic is off-limits. Regulation is another key focus, as we navigate the evolving landscape of compliance and its implications for MGAs. Through candid conversations and expert analysis, MGAA Conversations aims to provide listeners with valuable perspectives on current issues and future trends affecting the MGA community. But it’s not all serious business – expect lively conversations, off-the-wall guests, and a touch of humour to keep things entertaining. We invite you to join us on this journey, share your feedback, and suggest topics and guests for future episodes. Don’t forget to subscribe to MGAA Conversations on your preferred platform so you never miss an episode. Thanks for listening!
- Publisher
- Managing General Agents’ Association
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 10 Jan 2024
- Latest episode
- 28 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
11 of 39 episodes have a transcript.
28 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
038: AI and Automation for MGAs: Why Oversight and Integration Matter with Charlie Blackburn of Azur Technology
7 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
037: AI in MGA Underwriting and Claims: How Data, Automation, and Efficiency Win with Gavin Lillywhite of Xceedence
13 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
036: Behind the Curtain: Lessons from a Lifetime Shaping Insurance Law with Michael Payton
Inside a recent episode
038: AI and Automation for MGAs: Why Oversight and Integration Matter with Charlie Blackburn of Azur Technology
Published 28 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] The revenues in the AI industry are, you know, significant and they're driving incredible valuations as people read about because we're tackling the coding problem. Um, and so we've been using AI for our own coding purposes for the last two years. And we've seen how powerful the technologies are. We've doubled what we're shipping with the same number of engineers. Now, there's still a lot to do to check and QA and user accept the code. So it's not perfect by any means, but the benefits are real. and we're sharing those benefits with our clients. And I would say to your members, your underwriters are gonna experience the same progress with AI over the next 18 months. […]
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- Charlie Blackburn
- Gavin Lillywhite
- Michael Payton
- Joel Markham
- Gavin Peters
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- YouTube views
- 379
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100
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- 42
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 66
- Engagement
- 27
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Mike Keating host the show. Published by Managing General Agents’ Association.
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