Optio

Optio establishes MGA and broking operations in Dubai

Optio establishes MGA and broking operations in Dubai 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces it will establish an MGA and reinsurance broker in Dubai, subject to final approvals from the UAE regulatory authorities. Both businesses are expected…

Optio builds PVT proposition with active assailant cover for medical facilities

Optio builds PVT proposition with active assailant cover for medical facilities 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the further expansion of its political violence & terrorism (PVT) proposition with the addition of active assailant cover for hospitals and medical facilities.…

Cove Programs appoints SDI claims director

Cove Programs appoints SDI claims director 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the appointment of Tom Godsey who joins Cove Programs, an Optio company, as claims director for its subcontractor default insurance (SDI) practice. Based…

David Robinson joins Optio as managing director

David Robinson joins Optio as managing director 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the appointment of David Robinson as managing director, effective March 1st. Based in London, Robinson will join the group executive committee and oversee…

Optio expands W&I proposition for SMEs with increased line size and senior hire

Optio expands W&I proposition for SMEs with increased line size and senior hire 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces it has hired Paul Tominey as senior underwriter, Warranty & Indemnity (W&I), effective immediately, and increased its W&I line size for single risks,…

Optio appoints UK PVT head and triples PVT line size

Optio appoints UK PVT head and triples PVT line size 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces it has promoted Mark Kelsey to UK head of political violence and terrorism (PVT) and tripled its line size for single risks to…

Cove Programs appoints senior risk engineer

Cove Programs appoints senior risk engineer 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the appointment of Chris Heider who joins Cove Programs, an Optio company, as senior risk engineer effective immediately. Based in Ohio, Heider will…

Optio acquires leading W&I specialty MGA Brockwell

Optio acquires leading W&I specialty MGA Brockwell 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group today announces it has acquired Brockwell Capital Limited, a leading Warranty & Indemnity MGA, for an undisclosed sum.  Optio Group is a leading specialty MGA focused on emerging…

Optio appoints leading nuclear risk expert Mark Tetley

Optio appoints leading nuclear risk expert Mark Tetley 150 150 Haggie Partners

Northcourt, the specialist nuclear MGA recently acquired by Optio Group, today announces the appointment of Mark Tetley as managing director, effective immediately. He will be based in London and report…

Optio extends US presence with senior promotion

Optio extends US presence with senior promotion 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the expansion of its US operations with the promotion of Chris Kirby to global head of political violence and terrorism (PVT), and his…