AM Best's Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprises Briefing – New York will take place on Monday, November 16, 2026.
Please join AM Best analytical staff and industry experts as they discuss the current state of the DUAE market and what to expect in 2027.
Topics to be discussed:
| Time | Sessions | Presenters |
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| 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Event Registration | |
| 2:45 pm – 3:25 pm | AM Best’s 2027 DUAE Outlook: Increasing Selectivity and Moderation AM Best’s senior analytical team will present our 2027 outlook on delegated underwriting authority enterprises (DUAEs), highlighting performance benchmarks, emerging risks and sector insights. Key topics including selective capacity with increased competition, implications for rate moderation, M&A activity and developments in the fronting market will be discussed. | Jackie Lentz, Senior Director, AM Best Michael Vallario, Financial Analyst, AM Best |
| 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Industry Panel Discussion – Differentiation Factors in a Crowded Field Experts will share their insights on how current market conditions and recent developments in the MGA/fronting markets are reshaping the future of the sector. Key topics, including the pursuit of operational excellence, the utilization of technology/AI and the influence of private-equity investments within the markets will be explored. | Moderator:
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| 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Networking Reception |
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Monday, November 16, 2026
2:30 pm – 6:00 pm ET
Kimpton Hotel Eventi
851 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
For more information:
conference.information@ambest.com