Trade credit
Allianz to complete squeeze out and delist of Euler Hermes
Allianz is set to squeeze out remaining shareholders of Euler Hermes delist the trade credit insurer from the Paris stock exchange on Friday.
Allianz buys an additional 30% of Euler Hermes
Allianz has increased its shareholding in Euler Hermes to 92.43%
Full year group income up 10% at Euler Hermes
Euler Hermes reported a 10% boost in group net income for the year ending 31 December 2016.
The ABI's James Dalton on Carillion and the canary in the coal mine
The collapse of the construction giant Carillion serves as a warning sign that businesses need adequate insurance coverage, says James Dalton, director for general insurance policy at the Association of British Insurers.
Direct Line bounces back from Carillion collapse
Direct Line has allocated new facilities management providers in the wake of the collapse of construction giant Carillion.
This week: Technology, treasury and trade credit
I'm not sure who was more excited about technology in our house this week, my son discovered that virtual pets in the form of Tamagotchi are making a comeback in the UK this year while I learnt a bar has opened where robots make you cocktails.
Carillion collapse to cost industry £31m
Trade credit insurers expect to pay £31m to help businesses recover following the collapse of construction giant Carillion, according to figures from the Association of British Insurers.
Week in Post: Carillion collapse and the executive merry-go-round
It was oddly coincidental that it was Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year, when Carillion collapsed – placing 20,000 jobs at risk.
Biba launches trade credit scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a scheme for trade credit insurance through CMR Insurance Services.
Euler Hermes cuts cover for New Look
Euler Hermes has reportedly stopped offering cover on new shipments of goods to ailing retailer New Look.
Premium Credit appoints Duncan Gray as chief information officer
Premium Credit has appointed Duncan Gray as chief information officer.
Career File: Susan Ross, Aon
Aon’s Susan Ross awarded MBE
This week in Post: Mergers, Microbreweries and Millennials
This week, the cold has crept in and we are bringing back our winter coats while shoving on our summer clobber to one side.
International: Trade credit demand is up
European political instability and financial regulations are pushing demand for trade credit cover, especially from banks that are keen on optimising their capital.
Nexus Group marks fourth acquisition with Credit Risk Solutions
Independent managing general agent Nexus Group today acquired Credit Risk Solutions to improve its growth strategy.
Malaysia's growing political tensions
The political temperature in Malaysia is rising as the country heads towards its fourteenth general election writes Michael Lum, head of political risk and trade credit for Beazley in Singapore.
LMA launches working party to tackle banking regulations
The Lloyd’s Market Association has launched a political risk working group to examine regulatory issues affecting banking sector.
Markel appoints Deepika Mathur to lead entry into Indian market
Markel International has appointed Deepika Mathur to lead its entry into the Indian market.
Blog: Trade credit insurers mustn't waste the Brexit opportunity
Trade credit insurers can prove their worth by helping their customers mitigate the risks associated with Brexit, writes Richard Reynolds, regional manager at Atradius.
Markel appoints trade credit underwriter in Asia
Specialist insurer Markel International has recruited in Singapore from trade credit insurer Atradius.
Trade credit claim rise 'no need for concern' experts say
The sharp rise in claims paid to businesses due to non-payment is “no need for concern”, experts have claimed.
Trade credit insurers paid equivalent of £4m a week in claims last year
Trade credit insurers paid businesses the equivalent of £4m in claims every week last year.
Credit insurers look to capitalise on Brexit fallout
Any hint of an economic downturn inevitably results in forecasts that demand for trade credit insurance will soar. So, predictably, Brexit has sent the PR machines of the major credit insurers into overdrive.
China: The new silk road
China’s One Belt, One Road initiative is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects the world has ever seen.