Company
Optio
2 stories · tracked since Jul 27, 2026 · last seen Jul 27, 2026
Optio is a UK specialty insurance platform that underwrites and manages risk on behalf of third-party capacity providers. It operates across European specialty insurance markets.
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Mergers & acquisitions
1 deal tracked · price not disclosed
| Deal | Announced | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Acquired by La Caisse and Cinven | Insurance Business UK+1 |
Ownership changes as reported in the insurance press — see the M&A tracker for what is counted and what isn't. Minority investments are not acquisitions and are on the funding tracker instead.
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La Caisse and Cinven to acquire U.K. specialty insurance platform Optio Group
The deal gives La Caisse and Cinven a foothold in specialty insurance underwriting across Europe, with Optio managing risk on behalf of more than 60 capacity providers
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Cinven and La Caisse to acquire Optio
Optio originates, underwrites and manages specialty risk on behalf of more than 60 third-party capacity providers.