An increase in economic growth in southern Europe – combined with stagnation in the French and German economies – has led to talk of a “reversal of fortunes” in the Eurozone. Yet as Bob Hancké explains, the economic reality may be much bleaker than it appears. It’s hard not to be even a little bit … Read more
Optio Group, the London-based specialty managing general agent, announced it has acquired the Luxembourg-based MGA, Circles Group for an undisclosed sum, subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition of Circles, Optio’s largest in Europe to date, represents a strategically critical development in Optio’s ongoing international expansion, with the Circles Group set to become Optio’s European headquarters. … Read more
Guy Berryman, Will Champion, Jonny Buckland and Chris Martin from Coldplay in January 2024. ANNA LEE Having conquered the whole world, Coldplay are clearly aiming for the moon with their 10th studio album, Moon Music, released on Friday, October 4. The group, formed in London in 1997 by Chris Martin (vocals, piano), Jonny Buckland (guitar, … Read more
