Christmas charity initiative
BPL Global supports the work of Tusk Trust promoting education in Africa by making a donation towards the cost of constructing two schools in Kenya. More details
Read moreThe effect of recoveries on political risk losses
In this article, published by the Insurance Insider, Charles Berry suggests that the impact of the estimated USD2.5bn of claims in the political risk insurance market may not be as severe as many think. The effects of recoveries and rescheduling – where reported claims might never crystallise because...
Read moreThe Future of Structured Trade Credit Insurance
In this article, published in Trade Finance magazine, Charles Berry reiterates that the insurance market for large and complex risks, centred in London, Bermuda and other international centres, has functioned normally thoughout the international financial crisis, and that its fundamentals have never been stronger.
Read moreBPL Global wins award from Trade & Forfaiting Review
BPL Global is pleased to learn that it has been voted Best Trade Credit and Political Risk Insurance Broker by readers of Trade & Forfaiting Review. Commenting on the award, BPL Global Deputy Chairman, Anthony Palmer, said “we are delighted to have won this award and are grateful for the unsolicited support of the clients and trading partners who voted for...
Read moreBPL Global wins Best Insurance Broker in Trade award
At the Euromoney Trade Finance magazine awards dinner on 25th June 2009 BPL Global won the award for Best Insurance Broker in Trade. Commenting on the award, Charles Berry, chairman of BPL Global said: “We are delighted to have won the Trade Finance magazine award for Best Insurance Broker in Trade. We would like to thank Trade Finance and its readership for...
Read moreInvestments and Fixed Assets in Emerging Markets: how the gaps in conventional terrorism and investment insurance can be filled
Many clients have recognised that conventional investment and terrorism insurances fail to provide adequate protection for investments and tangible assets in emerging markets. War risk exclusions render occurrences such as rebellion, civil war, revolution, insurgency and asymmetrical warfare likely to be excluded causes of loss; conventional investment insurance also fails to protect...
Read moreAcquisition of the business of IFB Global, Austria
The owners of Industriefinancierungs- und Export- Beratungsgesellschaft m.b.H. (IFB Global) and Berry Palmer & Lyle Limited (BPL Global) today announce that terms have been agreed for the sale of IFB Global’s international insurance broking business to BPL Global. The servicing of IFB Global’s current policies will be provided by BPL Global and any new enquiries should be...
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreGTR 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.
Read moreBPL Global acquires German specialist Gina Fitzgerald Ltd
BPL Global acquires German specialist Gina Fitzgerald Ltd, press release, 20 October 2008. Read article
Read moreBPL Global celebrates 25th anniversary
“BPL Global celebrates 25th anniversary”, Global Trade Review, July/August 2008. Read article
Read moreInsurers bask in sub-Saharan boom
“Insurers bask in sub-Saharan boom”, Trade Finance, July/August 2008, Dickon Harris. Read article
Read moreBPL 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...
Read moreBest 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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