Mark Belch - Business Protection Specialist

MBA, ACSI, DipCII

Many protection advisers focus on selling insurers' products. Mark takes a different approach. With over 40 years of relevant experience, he specialises in helping business owners and their professional advisers—accountants, lawyers, and financial planners—implement protection strategies that strengthen business resilience and long-term security. Rather than simply selling insurance, he takes a risk-led approach to safeguard businesses effectively

Mark’s career began in the mid-1980s, underwriting in the London Market, giving him first hand experience from an insurer's perspective. Later, he set-up and managed an underwriting business in Lloyd’s, further deepening his technical expertise. This foundation continues to shape his approach today, combining deep market knowledge with a strategic perspective.

Now focusing on helping businesses implement the right protection, Mark’s underwriting background provides valuable insight into how insurers evaluate risk, price coverage, and assess claims—knowledge that has proven invaluable in complex insurance disputes.

His ability to anticipate challenges and think proactively enables clients to establish robust protection before risks materialise. His thorough understanding of regulatory, tax, and legal considerations ensures that recommendations are built on a solid foundation, giving clients and their professional advisers confidence that protection arrangements are properly structured and effective. By taking this approach, Mark ensures that protection is not merely about insurance—it’s a key element of a broader business continuity strategy.

Building on Mark’s expertise, Active Business Protection focuses on expert advice, tailored recommendations, and independent guidance—not sales. Businesses benefit from unbiased, market-wide insights that enhance financial security, secure competitive rates, and provide reliable peace of mind.