Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has introduced a new benefit for eligible political risk insurance policyholders: access to a one-off advisory consultation with Blackthorn Risk Group Ltd., a London-based independent security consultancy.
Through this arrangement, eligible clients purchasing qualifying political risk insurance from Liberty’s London team can opt in to a focused, practical discussion with a senior Blackthorn adviser at no additional charge for the defined consultation scope.
Clients who opt in receive a 60-minute virtual session covering up to two insured locations of their choice, preceded by a short information request so the conversation can be tailored to their business. Blackthorn then follows up with a written summary highlighting key observations and suggested next steps.
“As political instability and security-related risks continue to challenge businesses operating internationally, it is essential that we support our clients through our product offering,” said William Limb, Head of Political Risk Solutions at Liberty Specialty Markets.
“Through this partnership our clients can access a market-leading specialist adviser to discuss the security issues affecting their business, along with high-level, practical observations that may help inform their approach to risk management,” Limb added.
Jerry Smith, Head of Advisory at Blackthorn Risk Group, noted that the offering addresses a common gap for internationally operating businesses. “Businesses operating in complex environments often know that security issues require attention but may lack a clear starting point. Our advisers spend their careers focused on these malicious risks, and this consultation gives Liberty’s clients direct access to that experience. It provides practical, actionable, and prioritised insight into their exposures.”
The consultation is optional and has no impact on a client’s insurance cover. It is subject to eligibility, opt-in, policy issuance, and payment of premium, and must be completed within 90 days of policy issuance. The service is provided directly by Blackthorn under its own engagement terms and is intended as high-level advisory guidance rather than a substitute for detailed risk assessment, implementation support, or specialist legal, regulatory, or other professional advice.
About Blackthorn Risk Group
Blackthorn is an independent risk advisory consultancy that helps organizations understand, anticipate, withstand, and respond to malicious risks. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in the City of London, Blackthorn’s advisory team works with governments, multinational corporations, NGOs, and family offices operating in hostile and complex environments. Services range from threat-vulnerability-risk (TVR) assessments and probable maximum loss (PML) studies to crisis preparedness, operational resilience, and governance review.
