1. About The MGPGROUP
Ethos
Formedin 1974 MGP isone of the oldestand independentgeneral insurance brokinghouseswho
specialise inbusiness,commercial and highnet worth clients.
MGPpridesitselfon its abilityto assess any risk of any size and findunderwritingsolutionsfor all
existingand prospective customers’needs.
We may not be national but our clientbase is; and so too, our available insurance markets. We
recognise it isnot possible tohold agencieswitheveryinsurer so we are inhoneycomb networks
that allowus in and out of all the insurers in the UK. There is nothingthat isnot unavailable to us.
In the 1980’s MGP helpedpioneer the independentbrokers’software supportservicesand has
had EDI for over twentyfive years. Every broker in the country has a hybridof this today.
We do not just excel at insurance we excel at businessandrisk generally.Whetherwe manage
your portfolioor simplyprofessionallyassessitfor your peace of mind,you will always get
sensible pricesandsensible solutions.
The MGPGroup also includes companiesforscheme management,consumer protectionservices
and employee benefits.
In additionto the conventional insurance company type assessments,MGP looks at the bigger
picture and givesmore roundedadvice after looking at
Accounts
Marketing Literature
CustomerContracts
SupplierContracts
Tenancy Agreements
Logistical Contracts
DevelopmentContracts
BusinessPartnerships
InvestmentHouses
BusinessInsurance
MGP doesnot target any particular businessbecause we are capable of helpingany type of
businessthat has an insurance requirement.Our clientscome from the bestsource and that is
referralsand recommendations particularly. Howeverwe do have particular expertise in various
sectors.
Manufacturing
Travel Industry includingPTR & ATOL compliance
Private ClientStockbroking
GenericPharmaceuticals
High Net Worth
Onlya few insurance coversare mandatory. ost typesare therefore recommendedto
clientsorat leasttheyshouldbe.Sadlytoomanypoliciesare soldratherthanevaluated.
MGP firmlybelievesthatevaluatingthe make-upof abusinessanddiscussingperceptionsof
exposuresisthe correctprocedure toassessacceptance andtransferof risk.This attitude
2. couldexplainwhywe have seenourcompanygrow throughreferralsandrecommendations
bothin industryandthe professionalsectors.
MGP helpsevaluaterisksyourbusinessfacesandidentifywhatinsurance you actuallyneed
withsurveys. Toevaluate the true exposure,MGPlooksat the widerareasof your business
includingmarkets,logisticsand supplierstogetthe complete picture. Tenancyagreements
are oftenoverlookedorpoorlynegotiatedfromariskmanagementperspective.
To have peace of mindaboutyourbusiness youshouldhave abrokerwhois competentat
business.Canyourbrokerreada set of accounts and properlyassistinthe business
interruptioncover?Putittothe test yourbusinessdependsonit.
Maybe yourbusiness canaccept more risk because ithas a strong balance sheet.Premium
savingsgostraightto the bottomline everyyear.Transferringlesstothe insurance market
alsosendsoutthe rightsignalstoinsurersaboutthe confidence youplace inyourown
managementandkeepsthe marketinterestedandyour premiumatthe right level.
MGP can evenprovide independentassessmentspurelyasa secondopinion.Thismeans
that we conduct ourreviewsandofferoursuggestionswiththe intentionof yourexisting
brokerbeingmaintainedbutwithoutgoingtothe market
o Useful generally togeta secondopinion
o Can be arrangedconfidentially asthe marketis notinvolved
o No pressure onyouto change broker
o MGP charge onlyon a gain share basis.
BusinessInsurance / Property Biased
MGP can helpbothpropertyownersandpropertymanagerstoensure theyhave the
appropriate levelof coverfortheir buildingsandrental income
Riskspropertyownersface include buildings,liability,tenantsdefaultandlossof rental
income - MGP can helparrange appropriate coverforthese risks
MGP ‘sexperienceincludesRegistered Social Landlords[ RSL’s] withperilsdispersement
MGP can alsoarrange schemes fortenantswhofail tohave theirowninsurance-useful for
lettingagentsandresidents’associations
Can alsoarrange coverfor fleetof maintenance vehicles
BusinessInsurance / Motor and Fleet
MGP can arrange motor coverfor [connected] individualsthroughtolarge fleets
For the individualthismaymeanasan extensiontohouseholdpolicy
For largerfleets,MGPcan helpyouget your preferredgarage approvedbythe insurerto
carry out repairwork
For haulierscovercan extendtoincome fromlossof use
For PSV operatorsMGP can helpyouunderstandfull liabilitiesyouface andarrange cover
for:
o Loss of use
o Consequential loss
o Contingencyforlossof revenue
o Vehicle depreciation[certainagesandvehicle
BusinessInsurance / Marine and Cargo)
3. This cover is appropriate for businessesthat:
o Carry goodson behalf of otherpeople
o Have goods transportedbyotherpeople
o Carry goodson theirownvehicles
by sea, air, or land anywhere in the world [war zonesexcluded]
all risks or specifiedperilsorlegal liabilitydependingonyour carrier status
valuesinsuredcan include owner’smark-up
Specialistpolicies alsoavailable for:
Warehouse Keepers
FreightForwarders
ShippingAgents
Hauliers
BondedWarehouses
Arrange coverthat complimentsyourcarrier’spolicy,especiallywhere youcan’trelyon
weightbasedliabilitylimits
Alsoarrange stock throughputcoverage insuringownedgoods fromdeparture to
destinationincludingstorage inlandbondedwarehouses
SpecialistAreas inIndustry
In additionto arranging the conventional typesof policiessuchas material damage, business
Interruption,liabilityand motor etc., we highlightkey areas of exposure
Travel & Leisure
MGP are a leadingexpertinprovidingtravel andleisure industrysolutions
Retail orconsumerbiased schemes
ATOL start-upbonds andABTA retail bonds
IATA & ABTA ticketingbonds
Non-airpackagingbonds
Insolvencyschemesforsuppliersincludingconsolidators
Agentandprincipal liability
ATOL and packagingcontingencyliability
Hotelierscombined withspecial events extensions
RegulatoryCompliance Skills
Pharmaceuticals and Chemical
Specialistliability policiesforkeyareas
o Wholesale &Distribution
o Manufacturingbrandedor genericdrugs
productrecall,
producttampering
product guarantee
4. o Efficacy of active ingredients
o Spillage &Pollution
o Late or misseddeliverypenaltiestoNHS
o Northern America exposures
o Medical trials
For companies manufacturingunderlicence orundera patentthroughto generic
manufacturers,MGPcan provide coverfor:
o makingproductsincorrectly
o riskthat product doesn’tdowhatitis meantto do
o failure of active ingredients
o productsbeingmiss-prescribed
Professional Sectors
MGP can arrange cover forstock brokersor Financial advisorsandTrusteesprovidingTrust
Funds,PensionFundsetc
Covercan include
o ProfessionalIndemnityCover
o Financial Exposure Risk
Schemes
MGP have experience increatingschemesfor differentsortof groupsclubsassociationsetc
Liabilityandprofessionalindemnity towardsthirdpartiesandmembers
All riskscoveringequipment,materials,samples
World-wide coverageorlimitedtosuit
Groups can include charities andnon-membershiptypes
Corporates - Core Employee Benefit and Retirement Planning for Companies,
Pension Scheme Trustees and Business Owners.
Individuals - Retirement Savings, Retirement Planning and Protection.
High NetWorth
Special buildingsandcontents policieswithfewerexclusions/conditionswiththe following
featuresaspart of the package
Sensible butfairsecurity conditions
Motor insurance ona replacementorguaranteedvalue basis
Generouscover and termsonvaluablesandcollections
Annual Travel insurance withgoodage limitsandmedical conditions
Easy claims-done overthe phone noformstofill out