What types of MGAs and specialty programs are a good fit?

We partner with MGAs managing flood, surplus lines, cyber, E&O, commercial specialty, niche personal lines, and program business. If shoppers call asking for coverage your appointed agencies can bind, we can route qualified inquiries to the right producers.

How do appointed agencies join the network?

Appointed agencies become Network Partners by reserving territory and meeting our E&O and licensing requirements. You can also help us recruit and onboard agencies already in your program network. We handle the infrastructure—you maintain program control and carrier relationships.

Do we need to pay for distribution or routing infrastructure?

Partnership structures vary by program size, appointed agency count, and co-marketing scope. Email partnerships@1800insurance.com to discuss custom arrangements. In most cases, we charge agencies directly for Network Partner status and share routing revenue with program partners.

Can we customize scripting and qualification criteria?

Yes. We work with MGAs to script intake questions that qualify shoppers for program eligibility before routing. If you need specific underwriting info collected up-front, we'll train our team and configure routing logic to match your appetite and program guidelines.

How do we track which agencies are converting specialty inquiries?

Our coming-soon partner dashboard shows call volume, routing outcomes, and conversion metrics by appointed agency. This helps you identify top performers, adjust territory strategy, and optimize program distribution over time.

What if shoppers call for specialty lines we don't handle?

We route based on coverage type and appointed agency authority. If we receive inquiries outside your program scope, we'll refer shoppers to other Network Partners or general agencies in our network. You only receive calls for the lines you specify.

What types of MGAs and specialty programs are a good fit?

We partner with MGAs managing flood, surplus lines, cyber, E&O, commercial specialty, niche personal lines, and program business. If shoppers call asking for coverage your appointed agencies can bind, we can route qualified inquiries to the right producers.

How do appointed agencies join the network?

Appointed agencies become Network Partners by reserving territory and meeting our E&O and licensing requirements. You can also help us recruit and onboard agencies already in your program network. We handle the infrastructure—you maintain program control and carrier relationships.

Do we need to pay for distribution or routing infrastructure?

Partnership structures vary by program size, appointed agency count, and co-marketing scope. Email partnerships@1800insurance.com to discuss custom arrangements. In most cases, we charge agencies directly for Network Partner status and share routing revenue with program partners.

Can we customize scripting and qualification criteria?

Yes. We work with MGAs to script intake questions that qualify shoppers for program eligibility before routing. If you need specific underwriting info collected up-front, we'll train our team and configure routing logic to match your appetite and program guidelines.

How do we track which agencies are converting specialty inquiries?

Our coming-soon partner dashboard shows call volume, routing outcomes, and conversion metrics by appointed agency. This helps you identify top performers, adjust territory strategy, and optimize program distribution over time.

What if shoppers call for specialty lines we don't handle?

We route based on coverage type and appointed agency authority. If we receive inquiries outside your program scope, we'll refer shoppers to other Network Partners or general agencies in our network. You only receive calls for the lines you specify.

MGAs & Specialty Programs

Solve distribution challenges for specialty insurance

Shoppers call 1-800-INSURANCE for all types of coverage—from standard P&C to hard-to-place specialty lines. We partner with MGAs and specialty program distributors to route qualified inquiries to appointed agencies with the right program authority and carrier relationships.

Email partnerships team Call 1-800-INSURANCE

Partnership opportunities for

Managing general agents with specialized program focus
Carrier-aligned distributors managing appointed agency networks
Program administrators serving specialty lines and niche coverage
Need distribution infrastructure for hard-to-place or specialized risks

Specialty Coverage

Shoppers reach us for all types of insurance

We receive inquiries across standard and specialty lines. If you serve any of these markets, let’s discuss partnership opportunities.

Flood & earthquake coverage

Commercial specialty (cyber, E&O, D&O)

Surplus lines and non-admitted markets

Program business (homeowners associations, contractors, etc.)

Niche personal lines (high-value homes, classic autos, jewelry)

Specialty commercial (cannabis, transportation, hospitality)

Don’t see your specialty? Reach out to discuss custom partnership opportunities

Distribution Solutions

How we solve specialty program distribution

Limited producer awareness

Shoppers call 1-800-INSURANCE for all types of coverage. We route specialty inquiries to appointed agencies with the right program authority.

Inconsistent messaging

We help appointed agencies maintain program-aligned profiles and appetite messaging across our directory and hotline scripting.

Geographic gaps

Our national reach connects specialty programs with shoppers in markets where traditional agencies lack appetite or carrier relationships.

Industry Context

88% of insurance customers demand more personalization— yet 21% say providers don’t tailor experiences at all.

Source: Accenture

Specialty programs require custom scripting and qualification. We work with MGAs to train intake teams on program eligibility, underwriting requirements, and appetite guidelines—so appointed agencies receive qualified shoppers, not cold calls.

Partnership Benefits

What MGA partnerships unlock

Access to inbound demand for specialty and hard-to-place coverage across all 50 states
Directory profiles and routing infrastructure that spotlight appointed agencies with program authority
Concierge scripting that qualifies shoppers before routing to your authorized producers
Co-marketing opportunities to amplify program awareness and carrier relationships

Let’s discuss your program

Every specialty program is unique. Email our partnerships team to discuss your appointed agency network, coverage focus, and distribution goals. We’ll explore how 1-800-INSURANCE can amplify your program reach.

partnerships@1800insurance.com Or call 1-800-467-8726

Common questions from MGAs and specialty programs

Solve distribution challenges for specialty insurance

What MGA partnerships unlock

Access to inbound demand for specialty and hard-to-place coverage across all 50 states

Directory profiles and routing infrastructure that spotlight appointed agencies with program authority

Concierge scripting that qualifies shoppers before routing to your authorized producers

Co-marketing opportunities to amplify program awareness and carrier relationships

Common questions from MGAs and specialty programs