At Helmsgate, we are purpose-built to support capacity providers seeking intelligent, risk-aware deployment of capital across specialist insurance markets.
We work with leading insurers and reinsurers to align their capacity behind highly disciplined, technically-led underwriting portfolios — delivering performance through robust governance, advanced data capability, and a deep understanding of underserved and emerging risk classes.
Whether supporting new product innovation or scaling existing distribution, Helmsgate offers a platform where capital is actively managed, risk selection is front-line driven, and long-term returns are prioritised.
We provide a structured framework for capacity deployment, grounded in data-led underwriting, actuarial oversight, and portfolio transparency.
Our infrastructure ensures regulatory compliance, operational integrity, and risk governance across every stage of the insurance cycle.
Access global distribution across brokers and regions, while retaining full visibility and control over how your capacity is utilised.
We don’t follow maps – we draw them.
Join us in reshaping what intelligent, capital-led underwriting looks like.
At Helmsgate, we back ambition.
If you’re an underwriter with a niche product, a bold concept, or a vision for how the market could work better — talk to us. We’re not here to follow convention. We’re here to empower innovation.
We specialise in aligning capacity behind market-leading ideas. Whether you’re an experienced underwriter, a product specialist, or a sector leader, we provide the platform, governance, and capital partnerships to bring your underwriting strategy to life.
We match great ideas with strong capacity from our global panel.
Benefit from Helmsgate’s infrastructure, compliance, and distribution network.
Launch your product across regions with a partner that understands international markets.
Your idea. Our platform. Shared success.
Let’s draw the map together.