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At Orbis Risk Partners, our story is rooted in doing things differently.

In an industry increasingly defined by scale, we chose specialisation. While many risk and insurance consultancies merged into larger global structures, we saw an opportunity to build something unique: an agile, people led firm where expertise, transparency, and personal service still matter.

Our name, Orbis, comes from the Latin word for “compass”—a symbol of navigation, direction, and trust. That’s exactly what we provide: clear guidance through complexity, and a steady hand in challenging waters.

From day one, our mission has been simple: to make the world of marine and specialty risk management more transparent, efficient, personal and most of all – reliable and evolving with change.

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TIMELINE: HOW WE’VE GROWN

Orbis (under previous name) launches in Dubai, focused on marine risk

2015

Second office opens in Antwerp, strengthening European footprint

2016

Official rebrand to Orbis Risk Partners to reflect international scale and specialist positioning

2018

Launch of enhanced 24/7 emergency claims support

2020

Expanded offering to include dedicated consulting services across legal, claims, and strategy

2023

Offices across Antwerp, Geneva, Dubai and growing portfolio of global clients

2025

WHAT SETS US APART

100% owner-led: our clients speak directly with decision-makers

Agile and independent: not bound by global networks, we tailor the best solution for every client

Collaboration-first: if we can’t solve it alone, we’ll bring in trusted partner brokers

24/7 support model: because risk never sleeps—and neither do we.

Built for people: specialist, senior talent with deep expertise in marine and transport industries

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What makes us different?

Offices
Antwerp, Geneva, Dubai

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Clients
Across 30+ countries

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Claims
Handled annually

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Support
Emergency advisory & legal

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Experts
Risk, insurance & legal

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