Optio Group (Optio), the independent specialty MGA, today announced the appointment of Jamie Jeffers as managing director of Optio Asia, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, Jeffers will lead Optio's next phase of growth in Asia-Pacific, with a focus on expanding its underwriting capabilities and identifying new business opportunities. […]

For many years, weather-related event cancellation claims in Europe followed a familiar pattern of storms, heavy rain and high winds. Heat was sometimes a concern but rarely the deciding factor in whether an event could proceed or not. […]

Optio Group (Optio), an independent specialty MGA, today announces the launch of WorkSafe, a standalone sexual abuse and misconduct liability product. The new offering has been developed in response to heightened regulatory scrutiny and evolving contractual and lender requirements across the United States. […]

Optio Group (Optio), the independent specialty MGA, today announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire Gardian Marine Limited (Gardian Marine), for an undisclosed sum (subject to regulatory approval). The London-based MGA led by co-founders Guy Tyler and Edward Morgan specialises in marine builders’ risks insurance, ship repairers liability, voyage and towage insurance, alongside bespoke ancillary products, backed by Lloyd’s and A‑rated insurer capacity. […]

Optio Group, a leading specialty MGA, today announces the acquisition of AGS Forsikring AS (AGS). The MGA brings highly complementary areas of specialism to Optio and, following its acquisition of Bergen-headquartered S Insurance AS last year, extends its Scandinavian presence. […]