Hugh Friel in Conversation with Charlotte Hampshire
Watch the latest episode of BPL Pulse featuring Hugh Friel, Vice President, Structuring, Africa at Frontclear. He joins BPL Global Director Charlotte Hampshire to discuss the...
Read moreBPL Global backs long-term charity partners WeSeeHope and Justice and Care
BPL Global has committed to support charities WeSeeHope and Justice and Care for another three years BPL Global has been a proud supporter of WeSeeHope and Justice and Care for many years, and has renewed its investment in both organisations until at least 2025 in recognition of their vital work and...
Read moreBPL Global announces changes to its senior management team
We are pleased to announce a number of changes to BPL Global’s senior management team as part of the latest steps in our succession plans and long-term commitment to remain an independent, employee-owned broker. Our two Managing Directors, James Esdaile and Sian...
Read moreBPL Global takes on cycling challenge to support refugees
This summer, BPL Global is supporting The Bike Project, an innovative UK-based charity helping refugees and asylum seekers, many of whom are fleeing the war in Ukraine. The Bike Project supplies refurbished bicycles to refugees looking to build a new life here in the UK. It might sound like a simple act, but a bike is a much-needed mode of transport...
Read moreGeopolitical risks in a world of extremes
Discussions related to political violence may assume that coverage can be divided into one of two distinct categories: terrorism or war. This assumption can often lead to insufficient coverage especially in deteriorating geopolitical climates, highlights Zoe Towndrow, Practice Lead, Political Violence at BPL Global. Speaking on a recent ‘Tuesdays With Lloyd’s’ webcast, Towndrow says that...
Read moreBPL Global wins at British Insurance Awards
BPL Global was announced Lloyd’s and London Market Broking Team of the Year at the British Insurance Awards in July 2022. “A true specialist, BPL’s expertise and value to the Lloyd’s and London market underlined its credentials as the winner of Broking Team of the Year. From a commitment to developing markets in support of climate objectives to growing its international...
Read more60 seconds with… José Queirós, IT Director at BPL Global
IT Director, José Queirós, talks about how an early interest in computers led him to a career in software development, as well as how technology can allow the CPRI market to actively enhance its capabilities. José, can you tell us a little bit about your background and what led you to pursue a career in IT? I have...
Read moreSimon Philpin of Markel
In this episode of BPL Pulse’s podcast series, Jonny Carruthers, Director of BPL Global, speaks to Simon Philpin, Senior Underwriter & Global Head of Business Development...
Read more60 seconds with… Anna Morgan, Legal Director at BPL Global
Legal Director, Anna Morgan, talks about her role and discusses how an in-depth understanding of the underlying finance documents, as well as the policy wording, is essential in assisting clients to benefit from Credit and Political Risk Insurance (“CPRI”) Anna, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I’m a...
Read moreSanctions clauses in non-payment policies: a Q&A with BPL Global’s Legal Director
In light of recent geopolitical events, Anna Morgan, Legal Director at BPL Global, addresses some of the questions that have arisen around sanctions clauses in non-payment policies, specifically the market standard ‘LSW 1865’, and sets out some key points to consider. Is non-payment due to sanctions covered under a standard non-payment policy wording? The short answer...
Read moreHow recent Covid-19 variants have impacted reinsurers with Uwe Haug of Liberty Mutual Reinsurance
BPL Global’s Gregory King-Underwood speaks to Uwe Haug, Head of Underwriting Strategy and Business Development – Financial Risks Reinsurance at Liberty Mutual Reinsurance,...
Read moreBPL Global backs the East End Community Foundation’s Life Chances Campaign
BPL Global has joined a City-wide effort to support the East End Community Foundation (EECF) in the charity’s Covid relief fund – the Life Chances campaign – as a founding campaign partner. The EECF has launched the Life Chances...
Read moreBPL Global secures success in the 2021 Lloyd’s Asia Broker Awards
We are proud to announce that Geraldine Gan and James Lord have been recognised in the Political Risk and Credit category at the prestigious 2021 Lloyd’s Asia Broker Awards. Broker Geraldine Gan and Assistant Director James Lord have made a notable impact on Lloyd’s platform in Singapore this year, with the award reaffirming the professionalism, expertise and innovation they have deployed...
Read moreBPL Global’s Sian Aspinall talks to Markel’s Class Conversation podcast
Sian Aspinall, Joint Managing Director at BPL Global, sits down with Markel’s Trade Credit Head of Business Development, Simon Philpin for the latest instalment of the ‘Class Conversation’ podcast, discussing key issues and developments in the credit and political risk insurance market Sian and Simon take an in-depth look at the latest trends in credit and political risk, including the...
Read moreAndrew Beechey of Tierra Underwriting
In this episode of BPL Pulse’s podcast, Tim Hughes, Director at BPL Global, speaks to Andrew Beechey, Managing Director at Tierra Underwriting, about renewable energy in the Credit and Political Risk Insurance market. “Oil and gas have been the backbone of the CPRI market for many years, but we now know there is going to be an end date where there will be no such deals executed...
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