Optio Group (Optio), an independent specialty MGA, today announces the completion of its acquisition of Norwegian-based MGA S Insurance AS (S Insurance), first announced in March, having received all necessary regulatory approvals. The transaction is a further strategically significant step for Optio in creating a diversified buy-and-build platform through the acquisition of high-quality, niche speciality MGAs across Europe.
Headquartered in Bergen and with offices in Oslo, S Insurance specialises in marine hull, underwriting business globally with a strong presence in Europe. Optio Group will support its plans to expand both its product and geographical reach.
The acquisition, Optio’s first in Scandinavia, follows previous purchases of Netherlands and-Brussels based MGA Den Hartigh and Luxembourg-based Circles Group, and its strategic investment in Italian MGA, Heca S.r.l.
20 years experience as a journalist and magazine editor. I'm your contact for press releases, events, news and commercial opportunities at Insurance-Edge.Net
Water damage poses a disastrous threat to homes and is a significant cost driver across Europe for property insurers. Insight from the ABI suggests that insurers in the UK are paying out £1.8 million every […]
Eviid, the UK-based developer of patented, self-reporting and remote video capture technology, has seen a sharp increase in usage from across the insurance industry as claims handlers and loss adjustors address the challenges of home […]
Socotra announces a major drive into the European insurance markets, with an initial focus on the UK, DACH, France, and others, following strong growth in 2022, including a 71% revenue increase, a 75% growth in […]
Be the first to comment