Optio Group has announced the launch of an accident and health (A&H) division, following the appointment of underwriter Darren Delande.
Optio is comprised of MGAs Ascent Underwriting, Cove Programs, and brokerage Bay Risk Services.
Delande reports to Chief Underwriting Officer Paul Western and brings over 15 years’ experience as an accident and health underwriter.
He joins from Sure Insurance Services, where he served as senior underwriter, and also brings extensive market relationships including established binding authorities with blue-chip company and Lloyd’s carriers.
He will underwrite and manage a profitable portfolio of worldwide PA and healthcare business.
“I am extremely pleased to welcome Darren, who enables Optio to hit the ground running in a new class of business,” said Western.
“This aligns perfectly with our strategic ambition for accelerated growth and immediately enhances the breadth of capability Optio can offer. This also marks our continued expansion into profitable specialty lines of business.”
