Digital insurance provider Ripe has joined the Managing General Agents’ Association. Ripe has a portfolio of more than 20 products and serves 430,000 customers across consumer and SME markets. It has a turnover of more than £20m. It launched in 1998 with a golf insurance product.

Alan Thomas, CEO of Ripe, said: “This is an important step for Ripe as we continue to scale our specialist insurance offering by focusing on niche markets where customers value expertise, simplicity and products designed specifically around their needs.

He added: “The MGAA plays a vital role in championing the MGA sector and creating a forum for members to share expertise, raise standards and help shape the future of the market. We’re looking forward to contributing to that conversation as we continue our growth.”

Mike Keating, CEO at the Managing General Agents’ Association, said: “Alan has a great team around him and their talent and expertise will add further strength to our growing community.”

The MGAA was founded in 2011 and now has more than 230 full members controlling gross written premium of £18bn.