🎙️ Welcome to the Age of the MGA—Where the Future of Insurance Is Being Written.
In this premiere episode, Dylan, Doug, and Peter sit down with Ladder Re co-founders Charles Decrucq and Andrew Matczak to dissect the real story behind building a niche reinsurance MGA from scratch.
This isn’t your typical origin story.
It’s raw. Tactical. Bootstrapped.
From cannabis reinsurance to obsessing over profitability in a hype-driven world—this episode reveals what it really takes to go from idea to impact in the specialty MGA world.
Whether you're building, investing, or underwriting… this is the kind of blueprint most founders wish they had.
🔥 This isn't just a podcast—it’s a masterclass for building modern MGAs with discipline, clarity, and edge.
What You’ll Learn from This Episode:
✅ How Ladder Re tackled one of the strangest corners of insurance—and made it work
✅ Why they said no to outside capital—and how it changed everything
✅ The difference between building a “cool” MGA vs. a profitable one
✅ How to spot niche opportunities others miss (and win them)
✅ What founders often underestimate when entering the MGA game
✅ Why storytelling is a cheat code for distribution—and how Ladder uses it to grow
🔗 Stay Connected & Follow the Movement:
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🧠 Connect with the Hosts:
Doug Ver Mulm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasvermulm/
Dylan Brand: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanbrand/
Peter Tilbrook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-tilbrook-50832336/
🧠 Connect with the Guests:
Charles Decrucq: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-decrucq/
Andrew Matczak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-matczak/
Website: https://www.ladder-re.com/
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Let’s build the future of MGAs—together.