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Short-term trade credit insurance supported 15.07% of global trade in 2023. ICISA has reported that short-term trade credit insurance (TCI) supported 15.07% of global trade in 2023 — equating to €8.5 trillion — with private sector insurers serving 72% of the market and premiums surpassing €15 billion. ICISA notes that the demand for trade credit insurance will only grow as businesses confront an increasingly uncertain future. However, the benefits of TCI are not evenly distributed. Advanced economies in Europe and Australia lead in adoption, while North America continues to grow steadily. Meanwhile, much of the developing world lags behind, facing barriers to accessing specialised financial services. By advancing digital trade solutions, such as electronic trade documents and paperless customs processes, industry can help bridge these gaps. These innovations will not only support deeper trade ties but also provide insurers with richer data for better underwriting decisions. To read ICISA's news release, go to https://icisa.org/news/icisa-2024-trade-insurance-update-supporting-15-of-global-trade-in-2023/.
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Trade credit insurers reinstate cover for Asos suppliers. Drapers has reported that trade credit insurers Atradus and Coface have reinstated cover for Asos suppliers. Atradius and Coface restored cover last month after withdrawing it in 2023 due to concerns over the fashion retailers' falling profits and the challenging economic environment. The Times also reported that another trade credit insurer, Cartan Trade, has opened up cover for the first time. Drapers understands that Allianz Trade is the only company left to restore cover after removing it entirely two years ago. To read Drapers' article, go to https://www.drapersonline.com/news/credit-insurers-reinstate-cover-for-asos-suppliers.
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Video: Why the US trade credit insurance market is not seeing tremendous growth. Tinubu's recent online conference featured a session that delved into the relatively underdeveloped state of the US trade credit insurance market. Panellist James Daly noted that only 20,000 companies currently buy credit insurance solutions out of a potential market of nearly 20 million. This lack of growth can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, there is a significant lack of awareness and understanding about the benefits of credit insurance, which hinders wider adoption. Additionally, cultural differences play a role, with the US market being more risk-tolerant compared to Europe. Moreover, US banks have been slow to endorse credit insurance solutions, and regulatory frameworks prevent some of the products available in Europe from being implemented in the US. To watch the video, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77epouB4wqM.
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UK regulator delays implementation of Basel 3.1. Global Trade Review (GTR) has reported that the Bank of England has delayed the implementation of Basel 3.1 regulations for one year, citing concerns that UK banks could face a competitive disadvantage if the Trump administration adopts a lighter application of the rules or abandons them altogether. The regulations, which were set to introduce less favourable requirements for credit insurance, were originally scheduled for January 2026 and will now take effect in January 2027. This delay means the UK will be out of step with the EU, which has implemented the rules with some differences, and allows more favourable treatment of credit insurance in the UK for another two years. Meanwhile EU lenders face capital requirements that could make credit insurance less effective as a risk mitigation tool. To read GTR's article, visit https://www.gtreview.com/news/europe/uk-regulator-delays-implementation-of-basel-3-1/.
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NCI has acquired 40% of EFCIS. EFCIS Limited has announced a partnership with National Credit Insurance (Brokers) Pty Ltd (NCI), a specialist trade credit insurance broker in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Andy Moylan will continue as the Managing Director and will have a controlling interest in EFCIS Limited alongside Louise Garden. EFCIS Bexley, managed by Danielle Cousins, will continue as a major aligned partner and Authorised Representative of EFCIS Limited. EFCIS commented: "The mindset and outlook of NCI and EFCIS are extremely aligned, both focusing on developing new business in our respective markets and backing this up with exceptional product offerings and service to clients. This philosophy made our two businesses a natural fit in partnering together for the future." Click here to read EFCIS' news release.
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How AI can empower credit insurers. Trade Finance Global (TFG) features an article by Carter Hoffman, Research Associate at TFG, and Benjamin Le Forestier, Regional Sales Manager for Europe at Tinubu, discussing how AI can transform trade credit insurance, enabling underwriters to quickly analyse vast amounts of data and uncover patterns that would be impossible for humans to detect. The article notes that AI tools like Natural Language Processing can identify emerging risks from unstructured data, enabling proactive adjustments to coverage. Additionally, AI can model risk propagation across supply chains, providing insights into potential ripple effects from events like supplier defaults. Furthermore, as gaining trust in this field through transparency is critical, innovations like Explainable AI are being developed to ensure that decision-making processes are clearly understood. To read TFG's article, go to https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/how-ai-can-best-empower-credit-insurers//.
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Singapore court rules that QBE is not liable for a US$9 million claim. Global Trade Review (GTR) has reported that Singapore's Supreme Court has sided with QBE in a case brought by trade finance platform Marketlend, ruling the insurer is not liable to pay US$9 million. Marketlend and fellow claimant Australian Executor Trustees Limited had been seeking to force payment under a credit insurance policy initially taken out by the now-liquidated Novita Trading. "The [Singapore International Commercial Court] dismisses eight claims made pursuant to a trade credit insurance policy because, among other reasons, the transactions sought to be indemnified by the policy were fictitious," a summary of the decision reads. The judge also concluded that Novita had breached its trade credit insurance policy with QBE by assigning the rights and benefits to Marketlend without the insurer's written consent. To read GTR's article, visit https://www.gtreview.com/news/asia/singapore-court-rules-credit-insurer-qbe-not-liable-for-us9mn-claim/.​​​
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Video: How AI can empower credit insurers. Tinubu's recent online conference featured a session that explored how AI can transform the credit insurance industry by streamlining processes and enhancing decision-making. A central theme was AI's ability to synthesise vast data accumulated by insurers over decades of underwriting. While these data assets are valuable, the synergy with advanced AI and cloud computing remains largely untapped. Key discussion points included how AI-driven data analysis could enhance human decision-making in credit scoring, underwriting, and turnover prediction. The role of AI in claims examination, commercial underwriting, and pricing strategies was also addressed. Additionally, barriers to AI adoption were explored, along with strategies for integrating AI into existing processes. The session concluded by assessing how cloud computing can scale AI capabilities. To watch the video, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-JAOPwnkcI.
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Stenn's collapse and fraud allegations could alarm trade credit insurance providers. Trade Finance Global (TFG) has published an article advising that the recent collapse of Stenn is a warning against poor risk management in trade finance. Stenn was a London-based non-bank trade finance provider that reportedly went down when one of its lenders suspected wide-ranging fraud and consequently pulled a line of credit. The article notes Stenn's public breakdown and fraud accusations could "spook" providers of trade credit insurance, making coverage more expensive and harder to get for some firms. "I don’t think the capacity [of trade credit insurance] is going to dry up, but the people who that capacity is given to will be selected very carefully," said Richard Wulff, Executive Director of the International Credit Insurance and Surety Association. To read TFG's article, go to https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/where-they-went-wrong-the-collapse-of-stenn-and-kimura/.
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Coface agrees to acquire Cedar Rose Group to strengthen its information services in the Middle East and Africa. Coface has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Cedar Rose Group, a provider of business information solutions in the Middle East and Africa. Following the acquisition, Cedar Rose will become Coface's information provider in the region, both for credit insurance activities and for the sale of information services. Ernesto de Martinis, CEO of the Mediterranean and Africa region, said: "This acquisition allows Coface to strengthen its position in an area that is set to experience strong growth, where information remains difficult to obtain and in which Coface has been operating for many years now." Click here to read Coface's acquisition agreement.
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What 2025 holds for the trade credit insurance industry. SCHUMANN has published an article featuring insights from Mike Holley, Strategic Advisor at SCHUMANN, who highlights how technology has significantly broadened the trade credit insurance market. Mike notes that twenty-five years ago, following a wave of consolidation, the market was controlled by just three private insurers, holding nearly 100% of the market share. Technology, at that time, served as a major barrier to entry. Fast forward to 2025, and there are now over twenty private short-term credit insurers, with more expected to join as the market grows. However, despite this progress, trade credit insurance remains a discretionary purchase, and SCHUMANN advocates for deeper market penetration, particularly to serve the underserved SME sector better. To read SCHUMANN's news release, go to https://prof-schumann.com/en/blog/trade-credit-insurance-industry-in-2025.
Video: the key elements of building a successful trade credit insurance business. Tinubu's recent online conference included a session titled "Launching a Trade Credit Venture," which delved into the key elements of building a successful trade credit insurance business. The session examined emerging trends, such as the rise of MGAs, and identified evolving market opportunities within the trade credit landscape. Key discussions centred on overcoming operational and financial challenges, including securing funding, managing risks, and ensuring long-term sustainability. The session also emphasised the vital role of stakeholders, including MGAs, in driving success, along with the importance of regulatory compliance in shaping the industry. Additionally, it explored how innovative technological solutions and data-driven tools can boost operational efficiency and provide a competitive advantage. To watch the video, go to https://youtu.be/__CdMiklxDk?si=-iqG00TjwiFuRZw_.​
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How AI agents are revolutionising trade credit insurance. Burkhard Wittgen, Global Head of Multinationals at WTW Trade Credit & Trade Finance, has published an article discussing how AI agents are transforming trade credit insurance. He notes that managing credit insurance has often been complex and administratively burdensome for multinational corporations. AI agents reduce the workload for credit risk managers and finance directors by automating the most labour-intensive tasks. This simplifies the process for existing policyholders and lowers barriers for companies that have yet to adopt credit insurance. Streamlining policy management also makes credit insurance more accessible and scalable, reduces costs, and enhances compliance for current policyholders. To read the article, go to https://worldofcreditinsurance.com/2025/01/23/how-ai-agents-are-revolutionizing-credit-insurance-for-corporations/.
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The indispensable role of a value-added broker in the trade credit insurance industry. Ilan Saad, Co-founder of ICBA Israel, has published an article on LinkedIn in which he stresses the vital role of value-added brokers in trade credit insurance. Ilan notes that brokers in this industry go far beyond merely acting as financial asset protectors; bridging the gap between customer finance, sales, operations, and insurers enables businesses to accelerate their overall performance and strike a balance between minimising credit risk and pursuing expansion. Ultimately, a value-added broker transforms trade credit insurance from a mere protective measure into a powerful tool for business growth. "Whether it's expanding into new markets, onboarding larger clients, or offering extended payment terms, a well-designed trade credit policy becomes a catalyst for success." Click here to read the article.
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​WICI (Women in Credit Insurance) spotlight on Leigh Carnie. ICISA has published an interview with Leigh Carnie, Head of Renewals – South at Tokio Marine HCC. Leigh has worked in the credit insurance industry for over twenty years, initially working for a broker before moving to Tokio Marine HCC in 2004, and is part of the Women in Credit Insurance Leadership Team and the Trade Credit Committee for the Association of British Insurers. Reflecting on her top tips for a successful career in the trade credit industry, Leigh emphasises the importance of being respectful to everyone you interact with, never thinking you know it all or being afraid to ask questions, and dealing with issues as soon as they arise. To read ICISA's interview, go to https://icisa.org/news/wici-spotlight-on-leigh-carnie/.
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​The top seven concerns of credit managers in Australia in 2025. The annual NCI client survey, conducted at the end of 2024, highlighted key business concerns for Australian companies. These included rising non-payments, declining sales, growing insolvencies, and uncertainty in global markets. Concerns about potential USA tariffs and ongoing inflation were also prominent. Many responses pointed to issues such as customers struggling to pay on time, managing overdue debtors, and repayment plans. Additionally, the impact of insolvencies, challenges in maintaining sales, and increasing bad debt provisions were frequently mentioned. To read NCI's news release, go to https://www.nci.com.au/news/the-top-7-concerns-of-credit-managers-in-2025/.
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​​Video: Credit insurance's crucial role in enhancing resilience and addressing challenges within supply chains. Tinubu's recent online conference included a session titled "Supply Chain Transparency in Credit Insurance," which examined how credit insurance plays a crucial role in enhancing resilience and addressing the evolving challenges within supply chains. Key discussions covered the evolution of ESG concerns and how credit insurance aligns with sustainability goals while supporting industries in transition. The session also explored the impact of just-in-case (JiC) models, export controls, and sanctions on supply chains, along with the strategies insurers use to mitigate these risks. To watch the video, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt0U7PC9dmk.
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Australia: NCI's Trade Credit Risk Index shows improvement in the fourth quarter of 2024. NCI has reported that its Trade Credit Risk Index (TCRI), which is based on an aggregate of trade credit insurance claims data, collection activity, credit limit decisions and overdue accounts, decreased by 8% in the fourth quarter of 2024 with trends that were all reflective of this improvement. For example, in the quarter to December, the number of collections decreased by 13%, and the value of claims lodged reduced by 27%, while there was a 3% decline in the number of serious overdues reported. In Q4, the number and value of claims were highest, by a large margin, in the Electrical, clothing/textile and building and construction sectors. To read NCI's news release, go to https://www.nci.com.au/news/interest-rates-and-economic-weakness-are-driving-a-jump-in-trade-credit-risks
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K2 International launches a new credit division. Reinsurance News has reported that K2 International, a specialty insurance and re/insurance underwriting platform based in London, has launched K2 Credit, a new division specialising in non-payment insurance for businesses in the non-bank sector. Founded by industry veterans Benedict Gedye and Josh Madeiros, K2 Credit will provide comprehensive coverage for single risks and multi-buyer portfolios, including excess of loss (XOL), with capacity exceeding $20 million for any one obligor risk and a maximum aggregate limit of over $100 million across portfolios. Richard Coello, CEO of K2 International, said: "K2 Credit represents an exciting new chapter for K2 International as we expand our offerings to meet the growing demand for sophisticated credit insurance solutions." To read Reinsurance News' article, go to https://www.reinsurancene.ws/k2-international-launches-new-credit-division/.
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Allianz Trade's latest Country Risk Atlas has identified country risk improvements in countries representing 17% of global GDP. Allianz Trade upgraded forty-eight country risk ratings in 2024, twenty-seven more than in 2023, and downgraded only five. The upgrades reflect a partial recovery in economic growth and financing conditions across regions. However, as Allianz Trade stresses, two-thirds of the upgrades are based on short-term indicators, indicating that these improvements are cyclical and potentially reversible. Upgrades were distributed primarily across emerging markets, with Latin America seeing the most, followed by Emerging Europe and Asia-Pacific. Meanwhile, most of the downgrades were recorded in the Middle East region, including Bahrain, Israel and Kuwait. To read Allianz Trade's news release, go to https://www.allianz-trade.com/en_global/news-insights/news/country-risk-atlas-2025.html.
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The outlook for the global construction industry is not "all doom and gloom". Atradius' latest Construction Outlook 2025/2026 the outlook for the global construction industry is not "all doom and gloom", with sector output expected to increase by 2.3% in 2025 and 3.3% in 2026. In the US, Atradius expects construction output to increase by 3.6% in 2025 and 4.4% in 2026 and does not foresee a further significant deterioration in protracted payments in the coming 12 months. In the EU, Atradius expects construction output to have decreased by 1% in 2024, with a modest rebound of 1.3% in 2025 and 2.1% in 2026. Although UK construction output is expected to have decreased by 0.2% last year, construction output in 2025 and 2026 is forecast to grow by more than 2% annually — although downside risks remain. To read Atradius' report, go to https://group.atradius.com/knowledge-and-research/reports/industry-trends-global-construction-industry-trends-2025-2026.
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Coface forecasts a slight improvement in world growth for 2025. Coface's latest Country and Sector Risk Barometer 2025 notes that, in the context of Coface's central scenario which sees global activity stabilising for the time being, it has revised seven country assessments (four upgrades — including the UK — and three downgrades) and twenty sector assessments (eight upgrades and twelve downgrades). Notable sector downgrades include the European automotive industry, which experienced a severe slowdown in 2024 and doesn't look promising in 2025. However, despite an increasingly uncertain context, Coface forecasts a slight improvement in world growth for 2025 to 2.7% (compared with 2.6% in its previous estimate). To read Coface's news release go to https://www.coface.uk/news-economy-and-insights/country-and-sector-risk-barometer-2025-into-the-wild2.
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​Insolvencies in 2025 look set to increase in countries that account for 50% of global GDP. Allianz Trade's latest Country Risk Atlas suggests that the global average of the structural business environment (SBE) in 2024 was worse compared to pre-pandemic levels, with eighteen countries seeing a deterioration in their score. In addition, the global average of commercial risk scores, which stood below 2 (Medium) pre-pandemic, moved closer to Sensitive risk, while business insolvencies were above their pre-pandemic number in two out of three countries (up from half in 2023). Looking ahead, in 2025, Allianz Trade expects its Global Insolvency Index to reach a stable level after three consecutive years on the rise. However, insolvencies will continue to increase in countries that account for 50% of global GDP, including the US, Germany, Italy, Spain, and China. To read Allianz Trade's report, go to https://www.allianz-trade.com/en_global/news-insights/economic-insights/country-risk-atlas-2025-repeat-rewind.html.
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​40Seas launches its Trade Insurance Management solution for SMEs. The platform live coverage tracking and digital policy compliance for gloabl SMEs, with coverage from trade credit insurers like Allianz Trade, Atradius, Coface, and AIG. It integrates with existing ERP and financial systems, providing real-time insights into invoices and payment statuses while processing B2B payments in multiple currencies. Eyal Moldovan, Co-founder and CEO of 40Seas said: "Imagine a business issuing 200+ invoices to customers each week, offering Net-30 terms. With traditional models, they would have to meticulously check the validity of trade insurance for each client. We are alleviating this significant administrative burden for suppliers, mitigating the risk of payment defaults, while also giving them the safety net to extend payment terms to new buyers – even SMEs without long standing credit histories." To read 40Seas news release, go to https://www.40seas.com/blog/new-product-launch-automated-trade-insurance-management-platform-for-suppliers.
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Congratulations:
ICISA has announced that it has been honoured with the 2024 Innovator Award from The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative®. This recognition celebrates ICISA's role as a founding member of the SuretyDIGIT Coalition, a groundbreaking initiative driving the digital transformation of the surety bond process.​
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Atradius won the Global Credit Award at the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) British Credit Awards held in London on 6 February. CICM is the world's largest professional association for the credit community.
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Company Watch won two awards at the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) British Credit Awards held in London on 6 February: the Risk Management Award and Supplier of the Year Award.​​
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Readers Raising Funds for Charity
Tom Bancroft's fundraiser for Spread a Smile. Tom Bancroft, Head of Marketing at Coface UK & Ireland ,and his brother James, are taking on the Isle of Wight Challenge on 3-4 May, an ultramarathon of over 60 miles, to raise vital funds and awareness for the amazing charity that is Spread a smile. Spread a Smile's mission is to distract seriously ill children and teenagers from the monotony of long hospital stays by spreading joy and laughter. Every year, their teams of entertainers make thousands of virtual and bedside visits, distracting children from pain and treatment, breaking the monotony of the hospital environment and creating positive memories for them, their parents and siblings. To donate to Tom and James' fundraising page, go to https://www.justgiving.com/page/bancroft?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL.
Allianz Trade team 'Walk the Talk'. On Saturday 25th January a team from Allianz Trade (Martha, Andrey, Steph, Alexia, Linda, Mandy, Xavier, Katie, Alexia and her two sisters Claire and Alison took part in the the 'Winter Walk Half Marathon' across west London, raising valuable funds for Cancer research.
£6,000.00 + £1,053.75 Gift Aid has been raised so far.
To donate to the team's fundraising effort, go to https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/team-azt-walk-the-talk.
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New Business Executive
wtv. is a leading sustainable creative video, streaming & live events company based in Greater London, with flexibility for remote work. The company supports global companies in engaging their audiences through digital platforms and creative content delivery such as video, animation, webcasting, webinars and virtual events. wtv. operates in over 50 countries, in 25 languages, and serves 500+ blue-chip companies, organizations, and governments. The company has won multiple awards, including the UK Innovation Award and the Clarion Gold Award for sustainable production.
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This is a full-time, hybrid role for a highly motivated New Business Executive at wtv. The role involves tasks including new business development and pro-active lead generation.
While the role is primarily based in Greater London, remote work is also acceptable.
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New Business Development and Lead Generation skills
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3-5 years experience
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Proven customer service and communication skills
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
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Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field ideal is a plus
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Present confidently to senior communications heads across multiple business sectors.
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Be an excellent team player with great communication skills in a pressured environment.
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Think out-of-the-box, as well as be prepared to focus on internal processes and the dynamics of achieving monthly sales figures.
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Industry Events​
ICISA Surety Week 2025, 10 -13 February 2025. Online
Surety week is a week of celebration of Surety sector. With this event, ICISA aims at increasing awareness of the valuable economic role of surety industry. Experts in the sector agreed to join our initiative and share their views on issues faced by the industry nowadays.
The event will take place between 10 -13 February 2025. A total of 5 virtual sessions will be organized during the week, featuring debates, interviews, webinars and presentations. The sessions will be organised daily from 10:00 - 11:00 CET and 15:00 - 16:00 CET and will include:
For more information, go to https://icisa.org/event/icisa-surety-week-2025/.
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​​​​GTR MENA, 18-19 February, 2025. Dubai.
Having celebrated the largest ever edition of GTR MENA in 2024, welcoming a record-breaking 1,136 attendees, GTR is excited to return to Dubai on February 18-19, 2025, bigger, better and ready to host the region’s leading content and networking platform for the global trade, export, commodity and supply chain finance community.
The annual two-day conference will provide high value networking opportunities, enabling delegates to catch up with industry friends, forge new business connections and meet with highly esteemed exhibitors from leading trade service providers across the Middle East and North Africa. Over 90 industry experts will explore the latest trends and developments, highlighting both challenges and opportunities whilst offering future projections of the market. The GTR team looks forward to welcoming you there!
2025 key discussion themes:
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The changing nature of global shipping
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Seizing the African opportunity
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Delivering trade growth: Do banks need to less cautious?
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Diversification, state support and ‘flight to quality’: The commodity financing melting pot
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Milestones reached but challenges ahead: How can digital reach the parts others can’t?
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Is supply chain finance on a downward curve?
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2025 event features:
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45+ exhibitors
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5+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
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Unparalleled expertise from 90+ speakers
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Exceptional content on topics and regions covered
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Enhanced networking with opportunities to schedule meetings and swap business cards
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Invitation to the evening networking reception
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Young Professionals Pass – Limited free tickets available
To qualify, you must be under 25 years old, with less than three years of experience in the trade finance industry. Limited to 2 events per year.
10 passes are available for this event for those who work within the industry, limited to 2 passes per institution, and cannot be combined with other promotions. Two passes are available for this event to those studying a relevant educational/University course. Confirm your eligibility by contacting ypp@gtreview.com with your work email address, LinkedIn profile, and age.
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For more information about this event, go to https://www.gtreview.com/events/mena/gtr-mena-2025-dubai.
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GTR Africa, 13-14 March 2025. Cape Town.
GTR Africa has solidified its position as the premier event for the African trade and trade finance community. Returning to Cape Town on March 13-14, 2025, this flagship event will deliver essential insights spanning trade, supply chain, infrastructure, working capital, export and commodity financing markets. Supported by prominent players representing the entire trade finance ecosystem, the conference will feature over 60 speakers sharing unparalleled expertise over two impactful days. Anticipating the participation of more than 550 delegates from over 250 companies, GTR Africa 2025 offers a prime opportunity to engage with key figures in African trade. Don’t miss your chance to reconnect with familiar faces and establish vital new connections in the market during this unrivalled conference.
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30+ exhibitors
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Unparalleled expertise from 60+ speakers
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Exceptional content on topics and regions covered
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Enhanced networking with event app, meetings zones and digital business cards
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Invitation to the evening networking reception
Don’t miss your chance to join the unrivalled opportunity to catch up with old friends and build those crucial new market connections at what is set to be an excellent conference.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Discounts and promotions
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Young Professionals Pass – Limited free tickets available
To qualify, you must be under 25 years old, with less than three years of experience in the trade finance industry. Limited to 2 events per year.
10 passes are available for this event for those who work within the industry, limited to 2 passes per institution, and cannot be combined with other promotions. Two passes are available for this event to those studying a relevant educational/University course. Confirm your eligibility by contacting ypp@gtreview.com with your work email address, LinkedIn profile, and age.
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For more information about this event, go to https://www.gtreview.com/events/africa/gtr-africa-2025-cape-town.
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Americas 2025: Energy, Agency & Infrastructure Finance, 31 March - 2 April. Miami, United States
BOOK HERE BY 21 MARCH & SAVE $400
Get ready to spice up your pipeline - join us in Miami in April to blaze a trail. Picture this: a curated guest list of the most important exporters, borrowers, infrastructure and energy developers and project sponsors; equity investment funds; institutional investors; debt providers; ECAs and more all under one roof for two days of unparalleled origination opportunities that will set the rhythm for the year ahead. This is your chance to get the inside track with the most active dealmakers in Latin and North America to identify
key origination opportunities.
Hot topics up for debate include:
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US Elections: Political risk, what is the impact on credit finance, infrastructure and renewables? How will renewables and emerging energy transition technologies fare? The market has recently attracted ECAs, but will things change following elections and how will this affect US EXIM?
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Untied Products: Clients are asking for more flexible, untied products from ECAs. Who is offering these, and what impact do they have in the Americas?
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Energy transition: what does it look like in the Americas? How will ECAs and DFIs work with the pure project finance market to make it happen?
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Latin America presents an abundance of infrastructure and renewable energy investment opportunities for global players. Political risk, regulatory reforms, proliferation of sustainability linked finance, climate mandates and ESG and growing bankability of new technologies constantly affects the way money flows into projects in the region.
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Data center boom is a huge investment opportunity. What are the destinations, what are the best projects, how do investors see them going forward?
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Chile is a great regional success story, the renewables boom continues despite the Chilean DiscoPPA crisis of 2022, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are currently the big focus
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Mexico new president, the industry seems cautiously optimistic positive signals for renewables, nearshoring - American firms moving manufacturing from China to Mexico, still flagged as a big impending trend
View the full speakers list and agenda here
For sponsorship, speaking or group booking enquiries, contact marketing@exilegroup.com
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Middle East and Africa 2025: Agency, Energy & Infrastructure Finance, 14-16 April. Dubai.
BOOK HERE BY 7 MARCH & SAVE £400
To maximise dealmaking opportunities and harness synergies between the regions, we're combining our Middle East and Africa events into one mega Middle East & Africa Congress. Join us in the UAE from April 14-16 2025, a pivotal trading hub central to Middle East and Africa capital and project flows. If you're interested in partnering with us on this journey, find out more and contact us here.Whether your objective is to find new business partners, originate new deals, or gain additional insight into the market in the Middle East & Africa, we’ve got you covered!
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Now three days, with interactive expert-led workshops on day one that ensure you meet the right people in the right environment.
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Identify deal opportunities: Stay ahead of the curve with actionable strategies and macroeconomic trends shared by industry leaders. With a global presence, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from diverse perspectives, discover international best practices, and foster cross-border collaboration to enrich their own strategies. and grow their business.
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Maximise origination opportunities: Gain actionable recommendations to support your company strategy and get ahead of competitors. Find out what international ECAs are doing to support business in the region.
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Connect with the right people, all in one-business trip: we curate event attendee lists with the most active dealmakers in ECA, Agency, infrastructure and Energy finance plus our dedicated networking concierge provides personalised introductions to your most compatible partners.
View the full speakers list and agenda here
For sponsorship, speaking or group booking enquiries, contact marketing@exilegroup.com.
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Global 2025: Export, Agency & Project Finance,10-12 June. Copenhagen, Denmark
BOOK HERE BY 25 APRIL & SAVE £600
Exile Group brings together our three key brands TXF (export finance), Proximo (project finance) and Uxolo (development finance) for an unbeatable opportunity to network, collaborate and originate deals. One ticket gives you access to all three industries. In 2024, 86% of attendees confirmed they will do more business as a result of attending the conference, making the event a true catalyst for the markets we cover.​
Why attend:
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Connect with the powerhouses of the industry: Step into this premier international gathering where over 1500 dealmakers from ECAs, DFIs, exporters, borrowers, developers, project sponsors, SOEs, government ministries, commercial banks, private insurers, law firms and institutional investors converge at the go-to event of the year!
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Unlock your origination potential: With just one trip, you'll be able to collaborate and originate deals with a wide range of stakeholders, and hold multiple meetings in one place for a jam-packed two days that will give you a fantastic return on your investment.
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Diversify your pipeline: With a global presence (over 63 countries in 2024), attendees will have the opportunity to learn from diverse perspectives, discover international best practices, and foster cross-border collaboration to enrich their own strategies and grow their business. All this, across export, project and development finance.​
View the full speakers list and agenda here
For sponsorship, speaking or group booking enquiries, contact marketing@exilegroup.com.
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About this month's Sponsor: Tech City Labs
Tech City Labs is a data intelligence and AI consultancy, specialising in the provision of data feeds and signals for business profiling and targeting.
Recognised as the next generation of business data, our products have won multiple awards for innovation and represent the cutting edge of applying data and AI technology to solve business problems.
Following the acquisition of Connell Data Ltd in December 2023, significant advancements have been
implemented to optimise operations and drive efficiency; introducing process automation and streamlined workflows across the business.
A key factor in this success has been the active engagement with existing clients by fostering trust and gaining a deeper insight into clients’ evolving needs. We have identified opportunities to develop and offer new products, leveraging non-traditional data sources and applying cutting-edge AI and machine learning techniques to revolutionise credit risk analysis.
These efforts underscore our commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions, paving the way for sustained growth and industry leadership.
New Appointments
Allianz Trade has announced that Sarah Murrow, currently CEO of Allianz Trade in the UK & Ireland, will become CEO of Allianz Trade in Americas on 1 July 2025. Sarah will succeed James Daly, who is retiring. Sarah's successor is yet to be announced.
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Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific has promoted Nakul Nirmal to Regional Account Manager Multinationals Oceania. Nakul is based in Sydney, Australia, and was previously a Senior Risk Underwriter.​
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Allianz Trade in the Middle East has promoted Amir Boulmona to Head of Distribution. Amir, who is based in Dubai, has worked for Allianz Trade for more than seven years. He was previously KSA Growth Leader.
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Allianz Trade in North America made two notable promotions;
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Alex Johnson has been promoted to Vice President, Export Underwriting Manager. Alex has been with Allianz Trade for over twenty-one years and has held various positions. His most recent role was Assistant Vice President, Regional Export Import Business Development. He is based in Baltimore.
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Daniel Hoyt, who is based in Baltimore, was promoted to Regional Manager. Daniel was previously ​VP, Head of Multinationals XoL.
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Atradius Collections has promoted Mark Harries to Strategic Partnerships & Channel Manager. Mark has been with Atradius Collections in Cardiff for over three years as ​Senior Global Account Director.
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Bondaval has appointed Jonathan Cristaldi as Senior Credit Risk Underwriter. Jonathan joins Bondaval from Stenn, where his most recent role was as Lead Risk Underwriter. He is based in Manchester.
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Coface has announced three new appointments:
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Tom Pendry as Global Sales Manager. Tom, who is based in London, joins Coface after more than seven years at AIG, where he was a Senior New Business Underwriter.
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Willian Harbot joins Coface UK as a Risk Underwriter based in London. William joins Coface from Atradius UK, where he was an Underwriter.
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Chris Murphy has been promoted to General Manager, Hong Kong. Chris, who is based in Hong Kong, was previously Coface's Head of Mid Market and Distribution Partners in the Asia Pacific Region.
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International Credit Brokers Alliance (ICBA) has promoted Jeroen Coenraads to Director of Global Sales. Jeroen is based in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, and was previously ICBA's Head of Global Sales.
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Nacora International Insurance Brokers has promoted Natalie Eguez Spetruk to Global Nacora Product & Business Development Manager — Trade Credit. Natalie, who is based in Switzerland, has worked for Nacora for nearly three years. She was formerly a Trade Credit & Political Risk Insurance Broker.
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Nexus Underwriting has appointed Daniel Tidman as a Commercial Underwriter. Daniel is based in London and joins Xenia from Coface UK, where he was National Account Manager.
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WTW announced two new appointments:
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Ben Handley has become Director, Trade Credit Region Leader, Manchester (The North) and Midlands. Ben joins WTW from Coface Global Solutions, where he was Head of Account Management UK and Ireland. Ben is based in Manchester.
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Christine Cary has been appointed Head of Multinational Trade Credit GB. Christine is based in London and joins WTW from Aon Credit Solutions, where she was Client Director.
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Xenia Broking has announced three new appointments:
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Jessica Furmidge joins Xenia as an Account Broker after nearly three years as a Credit Broker at W Denis Credit Risks Ltd.
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Katie Wright has been promoted from Account Handler to Account Manager. Katie has worked for Xenia for over four years and previously for Nexus Trade Credit.
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Tony Whitehead has been promoted to Head of Manchester and Glasgow. Tony has been with Xenia for nearly five years and was previously an Account Manager.