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      Optio appoints UK head of political violence & terrorism

      08/03/23
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      Optio appoints UK head of political violence & terrorism

      Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the appointment of Tom Kennett as UK head of political violence and terrorism (PVT), effective immediately. Based in London, Kennett will report to Chris Kirby, global head of PVT. […]

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      08/03/23
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      Celebrating International Women's Day

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      07/03/23
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      Gallagher Re deepens delegated authority specialism with acquisition of London market binder broker Bay Risk

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      David Robinson appointed CEO of Optio Group

      27/02/23
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      David Robinson appointed CEO of Optio Group

      London, 27thFebruary 2023: Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces the appointment of David Robinson as chief executive officer, effective immediately. […]

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      21/02/23
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      Martyn’s Law will increase national resilience to terrorism but what does this mean for businesses?

      Chris Kirby
      Global Head Of Political Violence & Terrorism
      Chris brings a wealth of experience to Optio having operated for over twenty years in the Political Risk, War, and Terrorism market in London, the USA, Middle East, and Africa. The Political Violence & Terrorism team will focus on clients with operations outside of North America and Western Europe and we can provide direct and reinsurance coverage for terrorism, strikes, riots and civil commotion, and war on land for businesses of all sizes. We plan to expand the offering to provide Political and Counter Party risk to their clients and over time evolve into a comprehensive Crisis Management unit, offering a bouquet of coverage’s to protect a client’s profitability from actions or non-performance by third parties.
      09/02/23
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      Employee Spotlight: Nina Evans

      Nina Evans Compliance Officer

      Trouble shooting mass shootings

      02/02/23
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      Trouble shooting mass shootings

      After hundreds of years of being intimately acquainted with the risks facing their clients, insurers have played a vital, if somewhat hidden role in raising safety standards worldwide. Modern insurance grew out of the ashes of the Great Fire of London in 1666 and those early insurers were instrumental in establishing the first Fire Brigades, mandating the installation of fire escapes and later fire alarms and sprinkler systems. […]

      Chris Kirby
      Global Head Of Political Violence & Terrorism
      Chris brings a wealth of experience to Optio having operated for over twenty years in the Political Risk, War, and Terrorism market in London, the USA, Middle East, and Africa. The Political Violence & Terrorism team will focus on clients with operations outside of North America and Western Europe and we can provide direct and reinsurance coverage for terrorism, strikes, riots and civil commotion, and war on land for businesses of all sizes. We plan to expand the offering to provide Political and Counter Party risk to their clients and over time evolve into a comprehensive Crisis Management unit, offering a bouquet of coverage’s to protect a client’s profitability from actions or non-performance by third parties.
      31/01/23
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      Optio Re MENA Ltd. commences trading

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      24/01/23
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      The qualifying asset holding companies regime

      Laurence Tarr Tax Underwriter

      Employee Spotlight: Ebru Boyraz

      29/11/22
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      Employee Spotlight: Ebru Boyraz

      1. How long have you been with Optio, and what you are responsible for?  […]

      Ebru Boyraz Claims Adjuster
      29/11/22
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      Medical billings cover demand up amid FCA clampdown

      Ben Wilson
      HEAD OF MEDICAL BILLINGS
      08/11/22
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      Celebrating black history month

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      Time to Test: Nina Evans

      08/11/22
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      Time to Test: Nina Evans

      My first smear test, at the age of 24, in 2015 came back clear. In January 2019, I had my three year smear test after putting this off for a few months as it was Christmas and I was ‘too busy’. If I am being completely honest, I didn’t really appreciate the importance of a smear test and assumed my results would always come back completely normal. […]

      Nina Evans Compliance Officer
      08/11/22
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      Louisa Dewey named The Insurance Marketers Group Young Marketer of the Year 2022

      Louisa Dewey
      Marketing Manager
      08/11/22
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      Optio strengthens financial lines proposition with senior hire

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