About Us

Owner-Managed > Independent > Global > Focused

It all began in Bermuda at the Newstead Hotel in 1999. The owners of independent trade credit and political risk insurance brokerages met to discuss how best to serve an increasingly global client base while eliminating the frustrations of a monolithic corporation.

The answer was the Newstead Group, a network of owner-managed, independent firms that share a common focus in trade credit and political risk insurance and a passion for excellence. Newstead counts some of the largest multi-nationals in the world as clients, along with SME’s, traders, and financial institutions.

Newstead provides its clients access to a full scope of international insurance markets , including markets at Lloyd's and Bermuda. We provide global reach, local service and a reputation with underwriters as the best – though not the largest – in the business.

Our membership is limited by choice. Newstead members are required to be owner-managed, independent and recognized specialists in their field. Newstead goes beyond a correspondent network to provide the services of the largest brokerage houses in the world while maintaining the service levels of an independent, entrepreneurial firm.

The result for our clients is better service, more choice, attention to detail, harder work and better results.