GI Partners has partnered with seasoned insurance executives Brad Emmons and Brian Hanuschak to launch a new technology-enabled managing general agency (MGA) platform.
The initiative will be driven by a focus on underwriting excellence, data-led operations, and a service-first mindset for brokers, policyholders, and carriers alike. The model is geared towards creating an ecosystem of MGAs with national scale, using advanced analytics and tech to modernise the underwriting and distribution process.
Brad Emmons previously co-founded Orchid Underwriters in 1998, building it through a mix of organic expansion, acquisitions, and multiple private equity recapitalisations before its eventual sale to Brown & Brown in 2022.
He most recently served as CEO of Forza Insurance Holdings and continues to serve on the boards of several leading insurance firms.
Emmons said, “GI Partners has a strong track record of building growth platforms. We are excited to partner with MGA founders to accelerate their growth, strengthen capabilities through technology and analytics, and bring differentiated solutions to market.”
Brian Hanuschak brings extensive leadership experience from his time as CEO at Victor Insurance Managers, a subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan. Under his leadership, Victor scaled to become one of the largest underwriting managers globally, with over $3bn in annual premiums.
Hanuschak said, “I’m thrilled to support the next generation of MGA leaders alongside GI Partners. Innovation, scale, and culture will define the winners in this space, and we’re committed to helping entrepreneurs thrive.”
The partnership will benefit from GI’s prior experience in the insurance sector, having previously invested in firms like Insurity and Patriot Growth Insurance Services.
Steve Johnson, director at GI Partners, said, “We see significant opportunity in the MGA market, where specialized underwriting and scalable technology drive real differentiation.
“We have been actively evaluating opportunities across the MGA landscape, from founder-led firms to corporate carve-outs and sponsor-backed businesses. Brad and Brian are uniquely positioned to help us identify, partner with, and scale leading MGAs.”
Hoon Cho, managing director and co-head of private equity at GI Partners, added, “This launch reflects GI’s long-standing ambition to build great companies.
“We look forward to partnering with Brad and Brian to build a world-class MGA platform that creates compelling value for our carrier partners, management, employees, and investors.”
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