BPL partners with Israeli broker, hires from Gallagher in expansion move

Specialist credit and political risk insurance broker BPL Global has unveiled a strategic partnership with Israel-based Trade Credit Solutions (TCS), while also hiring two experienced brokers from Arthur J Gallagher, as part of its global expansion plans.

Credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) brokers Gabe Mansky and Andrea Friedman have joined BPL's New York office and will be primarily focused on Israeli-based corporations and banks, as well as their US affiliates.

Mansky has held the position of executive vice president at Gallagher for 12 years and 11 years at Acordia/Wells Fargo Insurance.

Friedman was a member of Mansky’s team for two and a half years at Wells Fargo and at Gallagher for the past 12 years, where she served as a client relationship manager. She will continue to work in the same role within Mansky’s team at BPL Global.

TCS is a brokerage firm exclusively focusing on Israeli trade credit and political risks and was founded in 2010 by Muki Sharir.

James Esdaile, managing director of BPL Global, said: “We’re excited to add such experienced talent to the BPL Global team in New York and equally pleased to enter into a partnership with TCS, which will allow us to support and develop its well-established franchise in Israel.”

Mansky commented: “Joining BPL Global, continuing the partnership with TCS, and focusing on the Israeli marketplace culminates in a winning combination. BPL Global’s position as the world’s leading CPRI broker, the reputation of TCS as the premier CPRI broker in Israel, and Israel’s exporting economy all make this so. That said, we will not forgo any non-Israeli opportunity.”

Sharir said: “We are delighted to partner with BPL Global, a specialist CPRI broker which shares our commitment to providing the industry’s highest level of product expertise and client service. The partnership will allow us to further strengthen our capabilities and lead the Israeli CPRI brokerage industry.”