Trade credit
UK businesses report increased trade credit concerns
UK businesses are increasingly worried about their trading environment - with 22% of businesses saying their trade credit risk had increased over the past six months, QBE research has found.
C-Suite: Asia remains engine of global growth
Euler Hermes expects the Asia-Pacific region to drive global growth in 2015 although a slowdown in payments in China is a concern.
BPL's Palmer returns to London
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has approved the appointment of Peter Gilbert as Singapore CEO of credit and political risk broker Berry Palmer & Lyle.
Euler Hermes chair bemoans 'disappointing' economy as income dips
Trade credit insurer Euler Hermes saw its net income slump by 3.7% year-on-year to €302.1m (£223.2m) for the 12 months ending 31 December 2014 from €313.7m at the end of 2013.
C-Suite: Mixed signals for business sentiment in 2015
Euler Hermes Hong Kong manager Edmond Lee reflects on business sentiment in 2014 and warns turbulence is here to stay.
Europe: Ukraine - a wait and see game
Will the recent and ongoing turmoil in Ukraine and the exit of Russian insurers from the region mean new opportunities for Western insurers?
Equinox Global adds Amlin and The Channel Syndicate to panel
Lloyd’s coverholder Equinox Global has increased the number of carriers on its binder panel to nine after welcoming Amlin and The Channel Syndicate.
Phones 4 U collapse shows value of trade credit cover
The unexpected collapse of Phones 4 U demonstrated the value of trade credit insurance, according to the Association of British Insurers.
C-Suite: Indonesia's President to drive reforms
Euler Hermes' ASEAN CEO on how the election of President Joko Widodo could prove a boon for the Indonesian economy.
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.