Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for International Insurance Solutions
Since our launch in Cheltenham in 2001, we have dedicated ourselves to providing tailored international insurance solutions for businesses operating in high-risk environments. Our expertise spans liability, employee, property, and trade insurance, with a particular focus on complex and non-standard requirements across remote or politically unstable regions. As a Lloyd's broker with ISO 9001 certification, we combine industry-leading knowledge with a commitment to quality, ensuring clients receive robust coverage without unnecessary costs.Our team has developed bespoke policies for clients in conflict zones, post-disaster areas, and high-risk industries, maintaining a global presence through offices in London, Munich, and Cheltenham. With over two decades of experience, we continue to innovate in areas such as cyber defense, kidnap and ransom protection, and political risk insurance, serving multinational corporations, NGOs, and humanitarian organisations.
Services
International Liability Insurance
Employee Insurance
Property Insurance
Trade Insurance
High-Risk Insurance
Kidnap & Ransom Cover
Political Risk Insurance
Cyber Defense Insurance
Medical Evacuation Cover
Fleet Insurance
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialist experience in high-risk international insurance
- Our team holds ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems
- We create bespoke insurance solutions for complex contractual requirements
- We maintain a global presence with offices in London, Munich and Cheltenham
- Our 24/7 assistance ensures continuous support for overseas operations
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
International Liability Insurance
We provide comprehensive liability insurance for businesses operating in high-risk regions. This includes commercial general liability, employers' liability, and public liability coverage tailored to remote or politically unstable environments. Our solutions protect against sector-specific risks in industries such as construction, aviation, and oil and gas operations.
Employee Insurance
Our international employee insurance covers personnel working in challenging locations. This includes group life, personal accident, and medical evacuation policies for expatriates and local employees. We offer kidnap and ransom protection, political evacuation cover, and 24-hour assistance for workers in conflict zones or high-risk territories.
Trade Insurance
We specialise in trade credit insurance and political risk protection for international business operations. Our services cover contract frustration, lender's interest, and performance bonds to safeguard investments in unstable markets. This includes protection against non-payment due to political unrest, sanctions, or regime change.
Property Insurance
Our international property insurance protects commercial assets in high-risk regions. This includes coverage for premises, equipment, and goods in transit against damage from conflict, natural disasters, or political instability. We provide bespoke solutions for hotels, power plants, warehouses, and specialist machinery worldwide.
High-Risk Insurance
We offer tailored insurance solutions for operations in extreme environments. This includes cyber defense insurance, demining operations coverage, and media crew protection in conflict zones. Our expertise extends to maritime security insurance and bespoke policies for humanitarian organisations working in active war zones.
People
Peter Bellwood
Founder
Peter Bellwood established Bellwood Prestbury in 2001 with expertise in international risk management. He pioneered innovative insurance solutions for clients in conflict zones, building strategic partnerships with specialist insurers to address complex coverage requirements.
Rupert Cutler
Authorised Representative
Rupert Cutler leads our trade credit insurance division with extensive experience in international finance. He specialises in providing risk protection for exporters, importers, and financial institutions operating in politically unstable markets, developing strategic risk mitigation frameworks.
Questions
What regions do you cover for high-risk insurance?
We provide coverage across Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America, including active conflict zones and politically unstable territories.
Do you offer insurance for humanitarian organisations?
Yes, we create bespoke policies for NGOs and humanitarian groups operating in high-risk environments, including medical evacuation and security coverage.
How do you handle claims in remote locations?
Our global network of partners ensures efficient claims management worldwide, with dedicated support for complex cases in challenging territories.
Can you provide multi-currency insurance policies?
We offer policies in major international currencies to accommodate clients' financial requirements across different regions.
Do you cover cyber risks in international operations?
Yes, our cyber defense insurance protects businesses against digital threats in global operations, including data breaches and network security incidents.
How do you ensure policy compliance with local regulations?
We work with local legal experts to ensure policies meet regional requirements while maintaining international coverage standards.
