
We are widely regarded by clients and peers as the credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) market’s leading broker – a view reinforced by consistent recognition in industry awards. We believe we are the broker of choice for clients, who value our expertise and breadth of experience, and we have several client relationships spanning more than 25 years.
Industry awards
BPL Global has been a consistent winner of the “best in class” industry awards given by leading specialist publications Trade & Forfaiting Review, Trade Finance, Global Trade Review and Trade & Export Finance – picking up the “Best Trade Credit and Political Risk Insurance Broker” title as many as ten times in the past five years.
Client testimonials
“We have been working with BPL Global for over twenty years and through them have used the CPRI market to cover a wide range of our lending activity. BPL Global is adept at tailoring CPRI products to suit our specific needs while working effectively with our business lines across multiple jurisdictions.”
Head of Trade Credit & Political Risk Insurance, European Bank
“BPL Global’s service is consistently second to none. Our business is high-volume and time-critical, and BPL Global has the expertise and resources to manage our demands on a daily basis. We also value the fact that they are a truly independent specialist broker operating in the CPRI market.”
Head of Insurance, major Commodity Trader
World Leading Expertise
Our people include many of the most experienced practitioners in the CPRI market. We believe we are the broker of choice for clients, who value our expertise, breadth of experience and independence.

BPL Global has been a consistent winner of the “best in class” industry awards given by TFR, Trade Finance, GTR and TXF.
“We place huge value on BPL Global’s continuous work with insurers to create bespoke insurance solutions for us around the world. By enabling us to manage and diversify our counterparty risk, BPL Global strongly support our efforts to generate new business.”
Director, Global Trade Credit Insurance, one of the world’s largest private companies
“As one of the largest users of the CPRI market, we rely on BPL Global’s technical knowledge and expertise to obtain the best terms and pricing from insurers. We value their financial and operational independence and are confident that they always act in our best interests.”
Managing Director, Fixed Income – Emerging Markets, Investment Bank
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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 Aspinall, move into new roles. James becomes Chairman, assuming the role from Charles […]
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