Desq partners with entrepreneurial underwriters to launch and manage unique, tech-enabled, MGAs.

Our Build-to-Scale framework provides our underwriters with the most efficient and cost-effective solution to launch and manage their program.
Build-to-Scale

Providing You with Opportunity

You’ll have access to a wealth of support and opportunities that will be invaluable to the development and management of your program. You underwrite, we do the rest.
Underwriting Work Station

A customized, cloud-based underwriting IT system that includes CRM, underwriting, rating, quoting, binding, invoicing and policy issuance capabilities.

Start-Up Funding & Growth Capital

We can provide funding to get you started until the MGA begins to develop positive cash flow as well as access to our network of venture investors.

Access to Reinsurance Capacity

Through our extensive network of insurers, reinsurers and brokers we will assist you in finding, structuring and securing high-quality paper to support your Program.

Underwriting Administration & Support

Back-end functional support to manage your Program and underwriting team, including payroll, HR, and benefits.

Program Compliance

Desq is P&C and E&S licensed in all 50 states and provides the governance, regulatory and compliance structure required by program carriers.

Mentoring and Guidance

Our expert team of underwriting, actuarial, operational and legal experts will help craft and position your Program for success.

Your Program, Powered by Desq

Our proprietary underwriting platform, program expertise, relationships, and operational support will accelerate the launch of your Program in a matter of months. See how you can launch your Program in 4 simple phases:
  1. Business Concept and Plan

    Our team will assist you with building your business, marketing, and underwriting plan to secure support from top (re)insurers.
  2. Committed Insurance and Reinsurance

    Through our extensive industry network we will work with you to find, structure and negotiate the best possible risk-taking capacity support for your Program.
  3. Build

    Our team will work with you to build a bespoke Underwriting Workstation and put in place all the other regulatory and back-office services required to operate the Program.
  4. Launch & Scale

    Desq’s infrastructure and operational support system is built to allow your Program to launch and scale at a rapid rate.

The Desq Difference

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Valuable Industry Experience

We’ll partner and consult with you at the concept phase.

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Program Ownership

Our favorable economic terms allow you to retain significant ownership of your Program.

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Pathway to Exit

Our framework allows you to scale your Program into your own autonomous MGA or other liquidity event.

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Custom Workstation

Purpose-built and bespoke underwriting workstation designed specifically for your Program.