Optio Group (Optio), an independent specialty MGA, today announces a new capacity deal for its real estate product, increasing its binding authority from £60 million to £100 million total sum insured with effect from 1st May 2026.
The increase follows the successful launch of the product in June 2025 and reflects strong top and bottom line performance over the past nine months, during which the business has experienced substantial growth, alongside support from its A-rated capital providers.
This enhanced backing strengthens Optio’s ability to offer lead, follow and excess of loss placements across UK-domiciled commercial and residential mid-market real estate risks. Optio’s underwriting philosophy and appetite remains unchanged, with a continued focus on delivering flexible, solution-led and customer-centric underwriting for brokers operating in the UK real estate market.
Graham Bailey, head of real estate, said: “This increased capacity is a strong endorsement of the performance delivered by the team over the past nine months. We have built a disciplined, broker-focussed real estate proposition with clear underwriting appetite and consistency of approach. The additional A-rated capacity enables us to respond more effectively to broker demand and continue growing in a measured and sustainable way.”
Gary Head, group chief underwriting officer, added: “It has been a pleasure to welcome Graham and his team to Optio as we continue to build ‘The Underwriter’s MGA’. Their specialist expertise and proven track record in delivering underwriting profit are already adding real value, helping our broker partners succeed and ensuring exceptional service to their clients.”