Upstream and Offshore Energy

“Torus was conceived and capitalised by leading global energy investment firm, First Reserve Corporation, with a focus on writing large, site specific and unique risks - those where underwriting performance is improved by a data-driven approach and extensive knowledge of the underlying asset.”

DAVID MESSAGE, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY

 

Our Approach: The combined knowledge of our underwriting, engineering, actuarial and claims teams informs the pragmatic, bespoke insurance solutions we create, and forms the basis of valuable long-term relationships.

 

We operate in every area of the Upstream and Offshore Energy industry including:

  • Independent oil & gas companies
  • State oil & gas companies
  • Multinational oil & gas companies
  • Integrated oil & gas/energy companies
  • Oil lease operators
  • Drilling contractors
  • Service contractors
  • Pipeline operators
  • Construction yards

The Team: Eight underwriters led by David Message, Head of International Property; a recognised
leader with over 20 years of experience in Upstream and Offshore Energy underwriting. The team has over 200 years’ combined Upstream and Offshore Energy underwriting experience and writes business from London on a global basis.