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Senior hire joins to drive next phase of growth. BPL, the world’s leading independent credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) broker, today announces the appointment of Emilia Levett as Chief Operating Officer. Levett joins BPL from WTW, where she most recently served as Head of Strategy & Execution, Global Direct & Facultative, having...
Read moreBPL is delighted to welcome Peter Sprent to our ranks. In his role, Peter will focus on strategic advice, lending his expertise to both help build and deliver cutting-edge solutions to the credit and political risk insurance market, and support BPL’s growth in the long-term. Having started his London Market career at BPL, Peter returns with over 30 years of experience in the financial...
Read moreLatest appointment bolsters insurance broker's European presence BPL, the world’s leading independent credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) broker, has appointed Edouard Huberdeau as Director, as part of its continued expansion of its global capabilities. At BPL, Edouard will be working across the Geneva and Paris offices to develop tailored solutions for existing clients...
Read moreInsurance broker calls new Tokyo office a “signal of intent" BPL, the world’s leading independent credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) broker, has opened a new office in Japan, marking a significant step in the firm’s continued global expansion. The move reflects growing demand from Japanese financial institutions, trading houses, multinational corporates and investors...
Read moreBPL, the world’s leading insurance broker specialising in credit and political risk, has today launched BPL Impact, a strategic programme to scale the firm’s commitment to charitable giving and community engagement. As part of the initiative, BPL has pledged a minimum of £1.2 million over the next three years to support causes closely connected to its people and purpose. BPL Impact brings...
Read moreBroker to offer new capital management strategies for banks, investors and insurers BPL, the world’s leading independent credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) broker, has launched its Funded Solutions team, offering new insurance-related capital and credit management strategies (including repackagings or “repacks”), which will be utilised by a wide range of financial...
Read moreEvery year, BPL colleagues nominate and vote on a headline charity to support for the coming 12 months. This year, the MS Society won out, thanks to Nathan McArthur from our London office putting it forward...
Read moreBPL, the world’s leading insurance broker specialising in credit and political risk, has appointed Grahame Chilton (“Chily”) as Non-Executive...
Read morePrivate equity firm takes minority stake in the specialist Credit and Political Risk Insurance (CPRI) broker London. March 24, 2025. Berry Palmer & Lyle (BPL), the world’s leading broker specialising in CPRI, has announced today that it has secured investment from Preservation Capital Partners (PCP), a specialist financial services...
Read moreBPL is proud to announce a renewed three-year strategic partnership with Embrace, committing £65,000 to the charity which supports families in Bedfordshire, UK, who are living with disabilities. In celebration of Embrace’s impact, BPL Group CEO Sian Aspinall attended the charity’s 70th anniversary platinum ball in late October.
Read moreBPL is proud to reaffirm its support for the East End Community Foundation (EECF) by backing Phase II of the Life Chances campaign, with a commitment to donate £120,000 over the next three years. This strategic partnership reflects BPL’s commitment to addressing the acute social challenges faced by communities in the East End of London, where levels of poverty and inequality are some...
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Read moreNew initiative digitalises enquiry management process, eliminating time and resource burden on underwriters and transforming potential for market growth. Leading insurer Allianz Trade and specialist credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) broker BPL have today launched an industry-first collaboration to transform how underwriters and brokers share enquiry...
Read morePolitical risk and structured credit expert Lizzie Thomas joins the insurance broker as a Director. BPL, the world’s leading broker specialising exclusively in credit and political risk insurance (CPRI), has today appointed Lizzie Thomas as Director in a move to bolster its broking teams in both Europe and the US. With over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry,...
Read moreIn a move signalling its evolution, the world’s leading credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) broker has today announced that the BPL Global brand has undergone a small but significant transformation – and is now simply “BPL”. In recent years BPL has grown significantly, welcomed many new faces and undergone some changes in leadership – all the while, working at the heart of...
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