Webinar: The MGA / TPA Playbook: Modern Tactics for Auditing & Effective Monitoring
March 4, 2026 | 12:00 – 12:45 PM EST (9:00 – 9:45 AM PST)
Webinar: The MGA / TPA Playbook: Modern Tactics for Auditing & Effective Monitoring
Unlock the hidden risks inside MGA and TPA relationships where delegated authority, outsourced processes, and fragmented oversight can quietly create some of the industry’s greatest exposure points. Join DLA as we break down the key risks facing MGAs and TPAs, and modern audit techniques every insurer should be using right now.
If you want clearer risk visibility, stronger governance, and assurance that your partners are doing what they say they’re doing, this is a session you can’t afford to miss.
In this 45-minute session, we’ll cover:
- The value provided by MGAs and TPAs
- Risks facing MGAs and TPAs
- Where to start when auditing MGAs / TPAs
- Key audit considerations for scope and testing
- Illustrative examples where carriers over-rely on SOC reports
- Common MGA / TPA audit findings
- Effective ongoing monitoring activities
Speakers:
- Paul Higgins, Partner – Internal Audit
- Matthew Noffke, Managing Director – Internal Audit
About DLA, LLC
Please register for the webinar below.
Paul Higgins
Partner, Internal Audit
Paul Higgins is a Partner in DLA’s Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Services group. Paul brings a wealth of leadership and expertise to enhance DLA’s internal audit offerings, including a specialized focus in insurance, as well as general financial services internal audit work. Paul has assisted more than 20 internal audit clients in IIA external independent assessments and related transformation efforts. His expertise strengthens DLA’s capabilities within the insurance sector but also enriches the firm’s capacity to serve clients across the broader financial services industry.
Matthew Noffke, CIA
Managing Director, Internal Audit
Matt Noffke is a Managing Director in DLA’s Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Services group. With over 14 years of experience, he specializes in internal audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on the insurance sector. Matt has led large-scale IA transformations, SOX and MAR engagements, and ERM initiatives for both local and multinational insurers. His expertise drives growth and innovation within DLA’s Insurance Practice, helping clients navigate complex regulatory challenges while strengthening the firm’s broader risk advisory capabilities.