Upstream
Alex Barnes
Head of Energy
Upstream is our largest sub-class of energy risks. Our cover protects clients against a broad spectrum of risks including physical damage, well related expense, such as control of well costs, loss of production income, and third party liabilities.
We cover oil and gas operations onshore and offshore and offer primary and excess of loss cover both as insurance or reinsurance where required. Additionally, we can provide significant catastrophe capacity for exposures such as named windstorm.
Target market
- Independent oil and gas companies
- Integrated energy companies
- State oil and gas companies
- Drilling contractors
- Service contractors
Coverage includes
- Indemnity to repair or replace damaged property
- Sue and labour
- Removal of debris expenses
- Loss of production income
- Control of well
- Redrill and restoration expense
- Pollution from wells and legal liabilities
Limits available
Up to US $75,000,000 per platform normal maximum line
Key territories
Worldwide, but in particular:
- North America
- North Sea
- Other Europe
- Asia
- Middle East
To offer a quotation, we require details of the scope and nature of the assured's activities, the coverage required and a claims record.
Upstream team
Underwriters
Head of Energy
Alex Barnes
London, UK
+44 207 674 7011
Alex.Barnes@beazley.com
Energy Underwriter
Sean Foley
London, UK
+44 207 674 7773
sean.foley@beazley.com
Deputy Head of Energy
Rachel Sabbarton
London, UK
+44 207 674 7429
Rachel.Sabbarton@beazley.com
Upstream Energy Underwriter
Hilde Thon
Oslo, Norway
+47 2311 5521
hilde.thon@beazley.comClaims
Head of Marine Claims
James Pooley
London, UK
+44 207 674 7432
james.pooley@beazley.com