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      Business interruption remains a challenge for the political violence market

      08/07/20
      Political Violence & Terrorism
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      Business interruption remains a challenge for the political violence market

      There are inherent issues in the market’s underwriting process that makes it difficult for carriers to provide effective business interruption […]

      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.
      30/06/20
      CONSTRUCTION
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      The Cove View – The For Sale Residential Market

      The Cove View – The For Sale Residential Market
      25/06/20
      CONSTRUCTION
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      Fixation on rate will drive the sustainable recovery of US construction

      Paul Jansen
      DIRECTOR / FOUNDER / HEAD OF CONSTRUCTION

      Optio’s Cove secure $135million Sub-Contractor Default binding authority

      11/06/20
      NEWS
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      Optio’s Cove secure $135million Sub-Contractor Default binding authority

      June 10, 2020: Sub-Contractor Default Insurance (SDI) will be even more important for Commercial General Contractors as construction resumes in […]

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      GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS
      10/06/20
      NEWS
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      Optio chooses Guidewire Cyence for Risk Management

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      26/05/20
      BLOGS
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      Ways to mitigate US FCA Medical Billings violations during pandemic

      Ben Wilson
      HEAD OF MEDICAL BILLINGS

      The Cove View – Subcontract Risk Management

      13/05/20
      CONSTRUCTION
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      The Cove View – Subcontract Risk Management

      Introduction: It is more important than ever to continue to monitor the financial health of subcontractors. General Contractors need […]

      The Cove View – Subcontract Risk Management
      23/04/20
      Bay Risk
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      Benefits of a diverse portfolio – London Delegated Authority Broker’s perspective:

      Henry Spratt
      SENIOR BROKER
      09/04/20
      Bay Risk
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      The Value of an Intermediary on Delegated Authorities

      Robin Barker-Hahlo
      Managing Director - Bay Risk Services

      Todd Germano Appointed Managing Director, Optio North America

      08/04/20
      NEWS
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      Todd Germano Appointed Managing Director, Optio North America

      London, 08 April 2020: Optio Group, which comprises MGAs Ascent Underwriting, Cove Programs and broker Bay Risk Services, today announces […]

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      GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS
      20/03/20
      CONSTRUCTION
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      Potential Subcontract Default risks due to COVID-19

      George Dale
      MANAGING DIRECTOR US
      03/03/20
      Transactional Liability, NEWS, Ascent, Technology
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      Enhanced Transactional Liability proposition with Luminance AI

      Alex Smith
      HEAD OF TRANSACTIONAL LIABILITY

      The industry must drive cyber risk into the affirmative market

      17/02/20
      Cyber, POLICY, LANGUAGE, cyber risk
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      The industry must drive cyber risk into the affirmative market

      Ensuring cyber policy language is frequently reviewed in the face of rapidly changing threats remains a big challenge for insurers. […]

      Caspar Stops
      HEAD OF CYBER
      04/12/19
      optio, ACQUISITIONS, NEWBRIDGE
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      Optio acquires Newbridge Risk Partners

      Kevin Hastings
      GROUP CEO
      22/11/19
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      Optio wins MGA initiative of the year award

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