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The Political Risk Insurance (PRI) Market and the Current Crisis

In this article, published in the PRI newsletter of Robert Wray PLLC, Charles Berry argues that at a time of global economic crisis the fundamentals of the property/casualty insurance market – and in particular the PRI market – are sound, that the market is functioning properly, and that it is presented with great opportunity.

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The syndication of political risk insurance between public sector and private market insurers: a discussion paper

Charles Berry, chairman of BPL Global, explains the competitive dynamics of the subscription market and asks what is best practice when public sector insurers seek facultative reinsurance from the private market. Open discussion paper

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GTR Roundtable

Following Charles Berry’s prediction a year ago that the sub-prime crisis was “the beginning of a long slow-motion train crash in the financial markets” this annual forum, comprising PRI experts from leading insurers, bankers, and brokers, debates the impact on the insurance industry – and comes to a surprising conclusion. GTR Roundtable, November/December 2008.

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BPL Global acquires German specialist Gina Fitzgerald Ltd

BPL Global acquires German specialist Gina Fitzgerald Ltd, press release, 20 October 2008. Read article

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BPL Global celebrates 25th anniversary

“BPL Global celebrates 25th anniversary”, Global Trade Review, July/August 2008. Read article

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Insurers bask in sub-Saharan boom

“Insurers bask in sub-Saharan boom”, Trade Finance, July/August 2008, Dickon Harris. Read article

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BPL Global wins Best Political Risk Broker award

At the London Market Awards dinner on 12th June hosted by Reactions magazine at the Grange City Hotel in London, BPL Global won the category for the best firm broking political risks in the London insurance market. Charles Berry, BPL Global’s Chairman, accepted the award on behalf of the firm. Speaking at the dinner he said “We were unaware that Reactions were...

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Best insurance Broking Firm For Political Risk

“Best insurance Broking Firm For Political Risk”, Reactions London Market Awards, June 2008. Read article

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“When Political Violence Gets Serious” – article by Charles Berry in infoRM magazine

BPL Global Chairman, Charles Berry, explains how general property insurers view political violence insurance: if the level of disturbance gets serious, the risk remains with the policyholder. Read article

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Political risk surge sparks hiring frenzy

“Political risk surge sparks hiring frenzy”, Insurance Day, 12 February 2008, Oleg Vukmanovic. Read article

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Let’s talk insurance

“Let’s talk insurance”, GTR Roundtable Discussion, November/December 2007. Read article

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BPL Global welcomes Lloyd’s new regulations

BPL Global welcomes the Lloyd’s new regulations governing Contract Frustration and Trade Credit insurance policies underwritten at Lloyd’s. Read press release

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PRI: Risks that never went away

“PRI : Risks that never went away”, GTR November/December 2006. Read article

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Visible reward for an invisible export

“Visible reward for an invisible export”, Lloyd’s List, 29 June 2006, James Brewer. Read article

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Challenging exposure

“Challenging exposure”, Trade Finance, July/August 2006, Oliver O’Connell Read article

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