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Pan-European MGA networking

The MGA Rendezvous

Where Europe welcomes the world

The MGA Rendezvous offers European MGAs and (re)insurers from around the world a unique opportunity to develop business opportunities together.

Hotel Arts, Barcelona
11-12 May 2026

Europe's premier MGA networking event

The MGA Rendezvous offers European MGAs and insurers and reinsurers from around the world a unique opportunity to develop business opportunities together. Over two days, the event brings together MGAs, capacity providers and selected service providers in a structured format to build relationships and pursue profitable growth opportunities.

The MGA Rendezvous brings together key participants in the European delegated underwriting market:

• Managing General Agents with deep expertise in European markets • Insurance and reinsurance companies and Lloyd's syndicates seeking to deploy capacity through selected MGA partnerships • Selected service providers supporting the MGA ecosystem
Hotel pool with Barcelona cityscape

Speakers and topics

Erik Matson

Erik Matson

Chairman

Bridgehaven Europe Specialty

William Pitt

William Pitt

Executive Director

FASE

Rob Gibbs

Rob Gibbs

President & CEO

SiriusPoint International

Darío Spata

Darío Spata

President

ASASE

Elliot Richardson

Elliot Richardson

Executive Chair

Howden Re

Marc van der Veer

Marc van der Veer

Managing Director Europe

Optio

Eva-Maria Barbosa

Eva-Maria Barbosa

Partner

Clyde & Co

Gabriella Engstrand

Gabriella Engstrand

Head of Distribution, Europe

Accelerant

Stuart McMurdo

Stuart McMurdo

CEO

Accredited Insurance, Europe & UK

Olaf Jonda

Olaf Jonda

CEO

DUAL Europe

  • Opportunities and challenges of building a high-quality pan-European MGA business
  • Capacity strategies for optimal flexibility and scalability
  • Enhancing performance and productivity through AI-powered technologies
  • Europe's journey: How the US MGA market – currently five times the size of Europe's – may offer pointers to the future
  • Reefs and shoals - navigating European MGA regulation
  • Liquidity events – practical issues for MGA founders

Networking

The afternoon of day one and most of the morning on day two will be available for networking and relationship building.

MGAs and (re)insurance companies will be able to reserve meeting room tables at the event.

Prior to the event, MGAs will be invited to share information on their areas of risk focus and capacity providers on their risk appetite - so that efficient and productive meetings can be organised.

Join the European MGA community

FASE members benefit from a 50% discount on MGA Rendezvous passes and a host of other member benefits.