# Balavant Insurance Group > MGA platform providing capital, carrier relationships, and shared infrastructure to specialized insurance operators ## At a glance | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Type | MGA | | Region | NA | | Headquarters | San Francisco, California | | Founded | 2025 | | Employees | 51-200 | ## Overview Balavant Insurance Group is a Managing General Agent (MGA) platform company backed by SkyKnight Capital, structured to support a network of specialized subsidiary MGAs across the US market. The company was formed in 2025 through the spin-out of Tangram Insurance Services from Heffernan Insurance Brokers and serves as an operating and investment platform for insurance program businesses. The company provides portfolio MGAs with access to carrier capacity, delegated underwriting authority, and a centralized suite of shared services covering technology, finance, operations, and marketing. Its flagship portfolio company, Tangram Insurance Services, manages over USD 200M in-force premium across approximately a dozen specialty programs; a second portfolio company, TIMBY Specialty Insurance Solutions, focuses on inland marine, ocean marine, transportation, logistics, energy, and construction lines acquired in October 2025. Balavant targets USD 1B or more in gross written premium by 2029 through a combination of organic program growth, new program incubation, and strategic acquisitions of specialty MGA businesses. Capacity providers and other strategic partners are invited to participate as investors alongside SkyKnight Capital. ## Products & services ### MGA Platform Infrastructure Balavant provides centralized infrastructure services to its portfolio of specialty MGA businesses. **Key features:** - Capital deployment and direct carrier relationship access for portfolio MGAs - Shared services covering technology, finance, operations, and marketing - Connected data and analytics including workflow management and business intelligence - Delegated underwriting authority support and program development - E&S line expansion and new program incubation *Target users:* Specialty MGA operators seeking capital, carrier access, and shared services *Distribution:* Wholesale and retail agents served through portfolio MGA subsidiaries ### Tangram Insurance Services Flagship portfolio company managing specialty program business. **Key features:** - USD 200M\+ in\-force premium across approximately 12 specialty programs - Formerly a subsidiary of Heffernan Insurance Brokers prior to September 2025 spin\-out *Target users:* Commercial and specialty insurance buyers *Distribution:* Wholesale brokers and retail agents ### TIMBY Specialty Insurance Solutions Specialty inland and ocean marine program manager acquired October 2025. **Key features:** - Inland marine - Ocean marine - Specialty lines for construction, energy, and logistics risks *Target users:* Transportation, logistics, energy, and construction sectors *Distribution:* Wholesale and specialty brokers ## Links - Website: - Directory profile: - Linkedin: --- *Last updated: 2026\-06\-15*