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Optio hires head of A&H

Optio hires head of A&H 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the appointment of Steve Thompson as head of accident & health (A&H) with immediate effect. Based in London and reporting to Optio’s global…

Mark Mugge appointed CFO of Optio Group

Mark Mugge appointed CFO of Optio Group 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the appointment of Mark Mugge as chief financial officer, effective immediately. Mugge brings more than 25 years of experience in the US and…

Optio appoints UK head of political risk & terrorism

Optio appoints UK head of political risk & terrorism 150 150 Haggie Partners

LONDON, 08 March 2023: Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the appointment of Tom Kennet as UK head of political violence and terrorism (PVT), effective immediately. Based in London,…

David Robinson appointed CEO of Optio Group

David Robinson appointed CEO of Optio Group 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the appointment of David Robinson as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Robinson was initially appointed by Optio in March 2022 as managing director…

Optio Re MENA Ltd. commences trading

Optio Re MENA Ltd. commences trading 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces that its recently established Dubai-based operation, Optio Re MENA Ltd., has begun trading after receiving all necessary approvals from UAE regulatory authorities. The…

Optio strengthens financial lines proposition with senior hire

Optio strengthens financial lines proposition with senior hire 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the appointment of Victoria Barrett as head of financial lines with immediate effect. Based in London and reporting to executive chairman Matthew Fosh,…

Northcourt appoints Ed Butler as advisor to meet nuclear industry challenges

Northcourt appoints Ed Butler as advisor to meet nuclear industry challenges 150 150 Haggie Partners

Northcourt, the Optio Group subsidiary and underwriter of international nuclear risk, today announces that Ed Butler has joined in a non-executive advisory capacity. Butler, who is currently chief resilience officer…

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…