About Us
Political risk doesn't care about your business plans. It shows up unannounced, disrupts supply chains, freezes assets, changes regulations overnight. We get that. Started by folks who've actually dealt with these headaches, Secure Protection exists because insurance alone isn't enough anymore. We combine smart risk analysis with practical hedging strategies so you're not caught flat-footed when politics get messy. Whether you're operating across borders or just worried about policy shifts at home, we've got the tools and experience to keep your operations stable when things get unstable.
Over time, we’ve built a reputation for reliability, quality, and clear communication. We treat each project as a partnership and aim for outcomes that last.
Our Story
Secure Protection launched in 2016 when three risk consultants realized they kept giving the same advice to different clients—and watching companies ignore it because hedging seemed too complicated. That frustration sparked something. They decided to build a firm that explains political risk in plain language and offers hedging that doesn't require a PhD to understand. Started in București, expanded to serve Central Europe, now we're working with clients across 23 countries. We've navigated sanctions regimes, policy reversals, currency crises, and regulatory earthquakes. Every tough situation taught us something. Every client loss reminded us why clarity matters.
Company founded with a team of 3 passionate professionals
Expanded services and reached 500+ satisfied customers
Opened new headquarters and doubled our team size
Celebrated serving over 2,000 clients with 98% satisfaction rate
Our Mission & Our Vision
Our Mission
We identify political threats before they become business disasters. Our job's straightforward: give you clear visibility into what could go wrong, then build protection strategies that actually work. No fluff, no corporate jargon. Just honest assessment and real solutions that let you operate with confidence.
Our Vision
A world where companies expand globally without lying awake over political uncertainty. We're building that by making sophisticated risk hedging accessible and understandable for businesses of all sizes. Political risk shouldn't force you to retreat or play it safe.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Brutal Honesty
We don't sugarcoat assessments or oversell solutions. If the risk is low, we say so. If it's catastrophic, we tell you straight. Your decisions deserve real information, not optimistic fiction.
Speed Matters
Political situations shift fast. We analyze quickly without cutting corners. Response time is part of protection. Slow insights are useless insights when borders are closing.
Practical Over Perfect
Academic theories don't stop real losses. We build hedging strategies that work in messy reality—not ideal conditions. Workable beats beautiful every time.
Respect Your Money
Hedging costs real money. We don't recommend protection unless the risk justifies it. We're protecting your bottom line, not padding our fees.
Meet Our Team
The people behind Secure Protection
Andrei Popescu
Founder & Chief Risk Officer
Spent 15 years in investment banking analyzing political risk in emerging markets. Watched three major clients lose millions because they ignored early warning signs. Determined to fix that problem.
Elena Ștefan
Head of Hedging Strategy
Former derivatives trader who pivoted to political risk after seeing how traditional hedging failed during the 2008 crisis. Expert in structuring protection that actually covers what companies fear.
Dragoș Ionescu
Senior Geopolitical Analyst
Spent a decade covering Central European politics for international media. Now translates geopolitical chaos into business impact. Speaks five languages, reads 47 news sources daily.
We’re a team that values ownership, clarity, and growth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and keep client outcomes at the center.