MONTREAL — Quebec investment manager La Caisse says it has partnered with international private equity firm Cinven to acquire U.K.-based Optio Group, a specialty insurance managing general agent platform. Founded in 2018, Optio originates, underwrites and manages specialty risk on behalf of more than 60 third-party capacity providers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cinven and La Caisse say in a news release that they believe Optio represents a “compelling investment opportunity” based on several attractive characteristics. Martin Longchamps, La Caisse’s executive vice-president and head of private equity and private credit, says Optio has a differentiated platform serving complex insurance markets, a strong European base and clear international growth potential. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 27, 2026. The Canadian Press
