Optio, the independent international specialty MGA, today announces that international private equity firm, Cinven, together with global investment group, La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), have agreed to jointly acquire a majority stake from Preservation Capital Partners (“PCP”). Optio’s management team will remain significantly invested, and will continue to lead the business following completion of the transaction. This investment will support Optio’s next chapter as it continues to expand its specialist underwriting capabilities, broaden its product offering and grow its international presence. […]

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 May 1st 2026. […]

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global opportunity to recognise and celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while also reflecting on the progress that still needs to be made institutionally. Despite meaningful progress being made in recent decades, achieving true gender equity continues to require intentional, reliable and consistent effort across all sectors. […]

Optio Group, a leading specialty MGA, today announces it has acquired the remaining 75% stake in Italian MGA Heca S.r.l (Heca) for an undisclosed sum. This transaction gives Optio full ownership of Heca, further strengthening its position in the Italian MGA market. […]

Optio Group (Optio), a leading specialty MGA, today announces the completion of its acquisition of the Luxembourg-based MGA, Circles Group (Circles), first announced in October 2024, having received all necessary regulatory approvals. […]