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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…

Optio acquires leading nuclear specialty MGA Northcourt

Optio acquires leading nuclear specialty MGA Northcourt 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the acquisition of leading nuclear risk specialist Northcourt for an undisclosed sum. Launched in 2010, Northcourt is licensed to underwrite nuclear property and…

Optio continues to strengthen A&H offering with senior appointment

Optio continues to strengthen A&H offering with senior appointment 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the appointment of Hywel Jones who will jointly lead Optio’s accident and health division (A&H) alongside Darren Delande, effective immediately. Jones will report…

Operational Update: Optio board changes

Operational Update: Optio board changes 150 150 Haggie Partners

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces that, after 10 years with the company, Kevin Hastings has stepped down from his role as Group CEO, and will take a non-executive…