About Us
We are a service-driven, underwriting-first, specialist MGA with offices in London and Barcelona, and are looking to build the next generation of MGA.
Service
We are a customer and service focussed specialist business going the extra mile to deliver creative and innovative solutions to mitigate our customers’ key business risks.
Underwriting
We are an underwriting MGA seeking to deliver sustainable and differentiated underwriting business to our capital providers.
People
Our greatest assets are our people, and we only hire the best. We believe a diverse team will help us succeed.
About Us
We believe the following strategic choices will help us to achieve
Partnerships
Our team members are shareholders in the business.
Sustainable Incentivization
We design our incentives to drive the right behaviours.
Long Term Thinking
We make decisions with a long-term horizon. Our investors are patient and committed for a 10 year period.
Technology-Driven Operational Efficiency
We have partnered with a leading Insurtech to build a cutting-edge tech platform.
Strategic Partnerships
We have three of the largest independent European insurance brokers as Strategic Partners.
Timeline
2017
Nirvana Risk Partners founded by media insurance market leader Rob Jones, spinning out from Axis where he led one of the most profitable teams, setting up the business in partnership with the Castel incubator.
2017
Glenn Crickmar joins Rob, continuing their long history of working together at Axis since 2009.
2022
Nirvana explores buyout options and begins discussions with Kabir Chanrai, with the objective to build the business into a diversified multiline MGA.
2022
Partnership with Pro Global and Insureflow established.
2023
W&I expert Thomas Mannsdorfer joins the business, previously head of Specialty Europe at Sompo, to build out a W&I franchise. Capacity is obtained and underwriting commences in September 2023.
2023
Partnerships with Verlingue, Meijers and Suedvers established, three of the leading independent insurance brokers in Europe, as investors and growth partners.
2023
Nirvana obtains Lloyd's coverholder approval and commences trading under own licenses.
2023
Nirvana opens Barcelona office.