WellGuard — Well Risk Cover

Why WellGuard

Built by someone who reviewed your risk from the other side.

WellGuard was founded by a former Risks Evaluator at a specialist energy underwriter — reviewing and structuring drilling risk submissions across Europe and the Caspian region from 2019 to 2023.

That means we know exactly what underwriters look for — and what makes a submission get actioned versus ignored. Every WellGuard submission is structured the way an underwriter would structure it themselves.

Experience

90+

Wells evaluated · Oil, Gas, Storage, Injection, Salt

Regions

Europe · Caspian · Turkey · Black Sea

Offshore

Black Sea

Well examination · Offshore projects 2022–2025

Background

Underwriter Side

Risk Evaluator · Specialist energy market · 2019–2023

Real Scenarios

See what underwriters
actually receive.

Pick a scenario. See the exact parameters operators submit — and the structured submission package that goes to underwriters.

▸ Operator input

Scenario: Drill string became stuck during tripping out at 4,200m TVD. Formation: tight sandstone. MW: 1.52 sg. Overpull up to 80 kips. No jar activation response. Last circulation 6 hours ago.

Well Depth (TVD)4,200 m

Mud Weight1.52 sg

Pore Pressure1.44 sg

Frac Gradient1.78 sg

Coverage RequestedStuck Pipe / Fishing

Tool ValueUSD 340,000

PhaseTripping

◈ WellGuard structured submission → underwriter

RISK EVALUATION

ELEVATED

58/100

Probable causes identified

Differential sticking — narrow MW/PP margin (0.08 sg)
Formation pack-off — tight sandstone, no circulation 6h
Key-seating — high overpull without jar response

Underwriter recommendation basis

Fishable scenario — estimated 72–120h operation. Tool value within standard LIH limits. Industry standard compliant submission. Recommend immediate quote indication.

Ref: WC-M8A3K2 · Routed to 3 underwriters

▸ Operator input

Scenario: MWD/LWD tool lost in hole following wash-out at BHA connection. Tool parted at 3,850m. Attempts to recover via fishing tool unsuccessful after 48h. Tool confirmed non-retrievable.

Well Depth (TVD)3,850 m

Mud Weight1.38 sg

Pore Pressure1.29 sg

Frac Gradient1.81 sg

Coverage RequestedLost in Hole (LIH)

Tool ValueUSD 1,200,000

PhaseDrilling

◈ WellGuard structured submission → underwriter

RISK EVALUATION

LOW RISK

28/100

Claim basis confirmed

Tool confirmed non-retrievable after 48h fishing
Wide MW window — no well control concern
Tool value USD 1.2M — within standard LIH appetite

Underwriter recommendation basis

Clean LIH claim. All recovery attempts documented. Stable well conditions confirmed. Standard LIH policy applicable. Priority routing recommended — fast settlement likely.

Ref: WC-P9F1R7 · Routed to 3 underwriters

▸ Operator input

Scenario: Unexpected pit gain of 2.4 bbl observed during drilling at 5,100m TVD. Flow check positive. Well shut in. SICP 320 psi, SIDPP 180 psi. Kill operation initiated. Requesting blowout insurance coverage.

Well Depth (TVD)5,100 m

Mud Weight1.61 sg

Pore Pressure1.58 sg

Frac Gradient1.75 sg

Coverage RequestedControl of Well

SICP / SIDPP320 / 180 psi

PhaseDrilling

◈ WellGuard structured submission → underwriter

RISK EVALUATION

CRITICAL

87/100

Risk factors identified

Narrow MW/PP margin — 0.03 sg overbalance only
Deep well (5,100m) — elevated pressure complexity
Active influx confirmed — SICP/SIDPP differential 140 psi

Underwriter recommendation basis

CRITICAL risk. Control of Well / OEE coverage required immediately. Well currently shut in — escalation path clear. Specialist underwriter contact recommended within 2 hours. Re-drill exposure: possible.

Ref: WC-T2C8X4 · Priority routed · URGENT flag

Process

Three steps.
One submission.

01 ·· OPERATOR

You submit well data

Depth, mud weight, pore pressure, frac gradient, equipment value, operational phase. Takes under 10 minutes. No engineering report required.

02 ·· WELLGUARD

We structure the submission

We evaluate your well against API, IWCF, ISO and IADC standards. Output: a structured submission package underwriters can act on immediately — no follow-up questions.

03 ·· UNDERWRITERS

Specialists respond directly

Specialist underwriters receive your submission instantly. Quote indication typically within 24 hours. No intermediaries.

Pricing

Transparent.
No surprises.

Operator · Per Submission

€199

per submission · no commitment

Structured risk profile generation
Routed to 3+ specialist underwriters
PDF submission report included
Quote indication typically within 24 hours
Industry standard compliant output

Operator Pro · Monthly

€990

per month · unlimited submissions

Unlimited risk submissions
Priority underwriter routing
Submission history & tracking dashboard
Direct underwriter contact facilitation
Industry compliance documentation
Dedicated account support

Underwriter · Portal

Free

invitation only · no fees ever

Receive structured WellGuard submissions
Risk profiles pre-sorted by exposure type
Filter by region, coverage, tool value
Direct operator contact — no intermediaries
Industry-standard data format

WellGuard is a risk preparation and submission support service. We structure your drilling risk data to industry standards and route it directly to specialist energy underwriters. We do not underwrite insurance ourselves. The actual policy is issued by connected underwriters directly to you.

Standard submissions: quote indication within 24 hours. Complex or CRITICAL-score wells may take 48–72 hours. Pro plan submissions receive priority routing. In active well control situations, we flag submissions as URGENT and escalate immediately.

WellGuard evaluates your well parameters — depth (TVD), mud weight vs. pore pressure margin, fracture gradient window, operational phase, and reported anomalies — benchmarked against API, IWCF, ISO and IADC well control standards. The output is a complete structured submission package, not just a risk score.

Yes. Your data is routed only to underwriters who have signed NDAs with WellGuard. We do not sell, aggregate, or share data for any commercial purpose. Each submission is access-controlled to your account and selected underwriters only.

Currently: Romania, Norway, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, and most non-sanctioned upstream jurisdictions. Sanctions-restricted territories are excluded. Contact us if your country isn't listed — underwriter appetite varies by region.

A structured feed of submissions filtered by your market appetite — coverage type, region, tool value, risk score. All submissions are formatted to API · IWCF · ISO · IADC standards. Direct operator contact details included. No fees. Invitation only. Use "Request Access" to apply — we review within 24 hours.

Well risk.
Covered.

Built by someone who reviewed your risk from the other side.

See what underwriters
actually receive.

Three steps.
One submission.

You submit well data

We structure the submission

Specialists respond directly

Every exposure.
One platform.

Submit your risk now.

Transparent.
No surprises.

Common questions.

Send your drilling scenario.
Get underwriter indication typically within 24 hours.

Submission Received

Well risk.Covered.

Built by someone who reviewed your risk from the other side.

See what underwritersactually receive.

Three steps.One submission.

You submit well data

We structure the submission

Specialists respond directly

Every exposure.One platform.

Submit your risk now.

Transparent.No surprises.

Common questions.

Send your drilling scenario.Get underwriter indication typically within 24 hours.

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Underwriter Access

Submission Received

Well risk.
Covered.

See what underwriters
actually receive.

Three steps.
One submission.

Every exposure.
One platform.

Transparent.
No surprises.

Send your drilling scenario.
Get underwriter indication typically within 24 hours.