Insurance companies write policies directly in areas where they can achieve volume and have the knowledge and experience to make effective underwriting decisions.
Larger property and casualty insurers tend to focus on products that have high volumes. But if a customer needs insurance for a more uncommon reason — or for any reason outside the insurer's major business lines — then managing general agents (MGAs) and program administrators (PAs) can help bridge the gap.
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