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Gallagher Re deepens delegated authority specialism with acquisition of London market binder broker Bay Risk

Gallagher Re, the global reinsurance broker, today announces that it has acquired the business and assets of Bay Risk Services Limited (“Bay Risk”), a member of the Optio Group, for an undisclosed sum. Established in 2016 as a London-based, independent Lloyd’s broker, Bay Risk specialises in structuring and placing contracts of delegated underwriting authority and, with its eight-strong team, manages gross written premiums (“GWP”) of US $210 million. […]

David Robinson appointed CEO of Optio Group

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.

Employee Spotlight: Nina Evans

09/02/23

3 MIN READ

Employee Spotlight: Nina Evans

1. Tell us something about yourself that might surprise us. […]

Nina Evans Compliance Officer

02/02/23

3 MIN READ

Trouble shooting mass shootings

Chris Kirby

Global Head Of Political Violence & Terrorism

31/01/23

1 MIN READ

Optio Re MENA Ltd. commences trading

Optio

GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS

The qualifying asset holding companies regime

24/01/23

3 MIN READ

The qualifying asset holding companies regime

What is the qualifying asset holding companies regime? […]

Laurence Tarr Tax Underwriter

29/11/22

CLAIMS

2 MIN READ

Employee Spotlight: Ebru Boyraz

Ebru Boyraz Claims Adjuster

29/11/22

Blog, Medical Billings

2 MIN READ

Medical billings cover demand up amid FCA clampdown

Ben Wilson

HEAD OF MEDICAL BILLINGS

Celebrating black history month

08/11/22

NEWS

5 MIN READ

Celebrating black history month

With many events celebrating African and Caribbean cultures and histories taking place around the UK, Black History Month has been celebrated in Britain every October since 1987. Its aim: to educate and inform about black heritage and culture in Britain and to honour the history and achievements of the African diaspora. […]