Behind the Headlines: BP Marsh's Dan Topping on the ingredients for a successful investment Artwork

Insurance Insider - Behind the Headlines

Get the inside scoop on the major stories shaping the London Market through discussions with the journalists who broke them with insights from industry professionals on what these developments mean for the (re)insurance sector.

All Episodes

Insurance Insider - Behind the Headlines

Behind the Headlines: BP Marsh's Dan Topping on the ingredients for a successful investment

March 06, 2025 • Sam Casey

Is the MGA start-up boom here to stay?

According to BP Marsh's chief investment officer Dan Topping, the answer is a resounding 'yes'. The seasoned investor tells Behind the Headlines that he is still seeing significant inbound interest from entrepreneurial underwriters looking to strike out on their own. He also explains how the trend towards broker consolidation may yet spawn an era of new start-ups. Plus, if you are looking to launch your own business, Topping lays out what BP Marsh looks for when it considers its next investment opportunity.

Also in this episode, Insurance Insider's lead reporter Rachel Dalton shares insights on how the California wildfires may influence Japanese treaty renewals.