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      Black History Month

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      Black History Month

      This year marks the 36th anniversary of celebrating Black History Month in the UK. October is dedicated to celebrating the enduring accomplishments and contributions of both historical and contemporary Black individuals in shaping UK society and across the world. […]

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      Construction specialist Cove rebrands as Optio

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      It’s often easy to view the city as a concrete jungle, yet less than a mile from Lloyd’s an oasis has come to life – the Moat in Bloom at the Tower of London. In May 2022, 20 million seeds from 29 different species of flowers were planted in the moat of the Tower by Historic Royal Palaces to create a natural landscape and a haven for wildlife and visitors alike. […]

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      False Claims Act – A matter of when, not if

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      False Claims Act – A matter of when, not if

      Immediately following the pandemic, the U.S. healthcare industry experienced deeper scrutiny from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and this has continued to intensify ever since. Armed with its primary civil tool – the False Claims Act (FCA) –the DOJ continues to sharpen its teeth in addressing false claims made under federal programmes such as Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare. And according to its recent report detailing 2022’s settlements, the healthcare industry remains squarely in its sights. […]

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      Optio appoints Kevin Cleary as COO

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      Insuring Britain’s Overdue Nuclear Renaissance

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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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      Celebrating International Women's Day

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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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      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.
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      Employee Spotlight: Nina Evans

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