Trade credit
Europe: EMEA credit insurers take claims increases in their stride
With trade credit insurance claims on the up, Post asks what is behind this trend - and should insurers be worried?
Euler Hermes net income up 4.1% for H1
Trade credit insurer Euler Hermes has recorded net income up 4.1% for the first six months of 2014.
Markel applies for trade credit license in Dubai
Specialist insurer Markel is hoping to receive a license to offer trade credit insurance in Dubai by the end of 2014.
C-Suite: Protecting trade in Asia
Companies in Asia-Pacific are turning to trade credit insurance to enable growth writes Anil Berry.
Markel to underwrite US trade credit from New York office
Markel Corporation will underwrite trade credit insurance in the United States from its New York office as of next month.
Marsh predicts uptick in EMEA trade credit claims
Trade credit insurance claims are expected to rise in Europe, the Middle East and Africa throughout the remainder of 2014, as more firms across the region over-stretch themselves as they seek to capitalise on economic growth.
Equinox Global launches Dutch unit
Trade credit specialist Equinox Global has opened a new office in the Netherlands, helmed by a former Atradius special products head.
Markel eyeing specialisms as trade credit capacity increases
Lloyd’s insurer Markel is confident of maintaining its foothold in the trade credit market despite growth in capacity being driven by industry rivals.
Coface signs agreement with Nippon Export and Investment Insurance
Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) has signed an agreement with trade credit insurer Coface providing reinsurance for Japanese companies trading overseas.
Equinox appoints Joseph as senior credit analyst
Equinox Global has appointed John Joseph as a senior credit analyst in its London office.
Euler Hermes extends partnership with HSBC in Malaysia
Euler Hermes has become the exclusive supplier of trade credit insurance products to HSBC Commercial Banking customers in Malaysia.
Majority of Chinese firms reduced payment times in 2013
According to trade credit insurer Euler Hermes, seven out of ten Chinese companies increased their turnover in 2013, with six out of ten firms reducing their outstanding payment days.
Euler Hermes establishes Singapore single risk team
Trade credit insurer Euler Hermes has established a single risk and political risk insurance team based in Singapore aimed at larger bespoke projects.
Bluefin appoints new head of trade credit
Bluefin has appointed Stuart Grice as head of trade credit, with immediate effect.
Cannock making his mark at Markel
Less than 12 months after joining Markel from the Lloyd's market, Matthew Cannock was promoted to managing director, Asia.
View from the Top: Expect profits to be squeezed in Asia
An economist from trade credit insurer Euler Hermes gives a perspective on how weak global demand is impacting Asia's trade prospects.
Simon Philpin joins Equinox Global
Equinox Global has appointed Simon Philpin as London-based senior credit analyst based.
Coface to insure companies exporting to Croatia
Credit insurer Coface will start insuring companies exporting to Croatia following the country’s accession to the European Union.
Coface launches credit insurance in Croatia
Coface has started offering credit insurance services in Croatia following the country’s accession to the European Union.
Marsh report points to rising European trade credit insurance rates
Increasing risk and bad debt losses are fuelling rising European trade credit insurance rates, according to a recent Marsh paper.
Europe's trade credit insurance premiums on the rise
According to insurance broker Marsh, there has been a large increase in claims notifications in Europe since the last quarter of 2012.
Brit enters political & credit risk market
Brit has entered the political & credit risk market with the appointments of Peter Jenkins and John Lentaigne as co-heads of the new division.
Euler Hermes signs trade credit insurance agreement with HSBC
Euler Hermes is to become the exclusive supplier of trade credit insurance to HSBC's commercial banking customers.
QBE bolsters trade credit business with senior underwriter hire
QBE Trade Credit has swooped to recruit a former Atradius global sales manager as a senior underwriter.