Ardonagh Europe, part of The Ardonagh Group, today announced the launch of Orvia Underwriting (Orvia), a new pan-European Managing General Agent (MGA) platform.
Drawing on Ardonagh’s strong distribution network, specialist talent, and trusted insurer partnerships, Orvia represents a key step in the Group’s ambition to build a leading European underwriting business. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Orvia creates a single platform that combines several Ardonagh-owned MGAs across London and European markets, with a combined portfolio exceeding €250 million in gross written premium (GWP).
Orvia aims to leverage Ardonagh’s existing underwriting and distribution capabilities to create centres of excellence for products and specialisms across Europe. The brand name takes inspiration from the Celtic Ór (gold) and Latin Via (path), symbolizing a clear and assured way to connect clients, brokers, and capacity partners through the distribution chain.
The well-established trade credit and cyber specialist business of Cooper Gay Germany is the first of Ardonagh’s existing MGAs to transition to the Orvia brand, with other businesses in London and across European markets expected to join the platform in 2026. Orvia will focus on developing specialist insurance products that meet the evolving needs of clients and brokers, offering faster decisions, trusted service, and seamless access to underwriting expertise across the London and European markets.
The business is also finalising a panel of long-term capacity partnerships to ensure continuity, while supporting new product creation and sustainable growth.
Conor D Geraghty, CEO of Ardonagh Europe, said: “Orvia brings together the best of our distribution insight, underwriting expertise and strong insurer partnerships. With market dynamics supporting MGA models, we have a unique opportunity to shape a brighter, more connected future for underwriting across Europe.”
Conor Geraghty, CEO of Orvia Underwriting, said: “Orvia is built on a simple belief: great underwriting happens when talented people, strong capacity partnerships and meaningful investment come together. With Orvia, we are creating a modern, scalable MGA business that puts service and partnership at its core.”
