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​Welcome to the January 2025 issue of Credit Insurance News Digest. Our sponsor this month is Tokio Marine HCC.
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Credit Insurance News​
​​2024 predictions vs reality: Prediction #4: Increased demand will drive growth in trade credit insurance. One of the predictions that TFG (Trade Finance Global) made at the beginning of 2024 — that demand for trade credit insurance (TCI) would increase — has proved to be accurate. The ICISA industry report confirmed steady growth in TCI demand, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising counterparty risks. Insured exposure grew by 4.5%, reaching €3.2 trillion, while premiums written increased by 5%, totalling €8.2 billion. Claims paid rose by 11.4%, amounting to €3.2 billion. The penetration rate also climbed from 13.16% to 15.07%. TFG notes that this increase was driven largely by the role that TCI products play in protecting businesses from the risk of non-payment, which became increasingly prevalent given the economic uncertainties in the market. To read TFG's article, go to https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/2024-predictions-vs-reality/.
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Video: The trade credit insurance market faces rising claims and increased competition. In a recent video, Stuart Ashworth, Head of Broking and Client Engagement for WTW's Financial Solutions division, examines the current market for trade credit insurance, non-payment insurance, and political risk insurance. He highlights continued growth in the trade credit insurance sector, with more market participants and rising revenues. However, he notes that several large insurers are pursuing revenue growth at the expense of their loss ratios. While the trade credit market has traditionally been dominated by Allianz Trade, Coface, and Atradius, the rise of multiple MGAs in recent years has led to market softening. This shift has resulted in increased competition, with insurers vying for clients through a combination of product offerings, service levels, and, most significantly, pricing strategies. To watch the video, go to https://www.wtwco.com/en-ie/insights/2024/10/global-marketplace-insights-financial-solutions-q3-2024.
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Steelwork contractor says the impact of ISG's collapse was limited because of a trade credit insurer paying out. Building.co.uk has reported that steelwork contractor Billington has said its exposure to the impact of ISG's collapse is limited because of a credit insurer paying out. The firm, which had a turnover of £133 million last year, said it had been working for various ISG companies when the business collapsed in September. However, in a trading update, Billington advised that it has received an interim payment from its credit insurer and "subject to formal acceptance by the insurer of an independent assessment of the remaining claim, the financial impact on Billington is expected to be materially restricted to the excess on the Group's credit insurance." To read Building's article, go to https://www.building.co.uk/news/steelwork-contractor-says-impact-of-isg-collapse-limited-because-of-insurer-paying-out/5133317.article.
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FinSurance Group launches digital trade credit insurance for US SMEs. FinSurance Group Services has announced the launch of its program tailored to US-based SMEs operating on open account terms with annual revenues starting at USD$100,000. "SMEs are the backbone of the US economy, yet they are frequently left behind when it comes to specialised insurance solutions," said David Waldorf, President & Chief Commercial Officer of FinSurance Group Services. "Our mission is to simplify trade credit insurance for small and medium business owners and their financial partners while demonstrating its potential as a tool for risk protection and business expansion." FinSurance aims to differentiate itself by offering a fully digital approach to trade credit insurance – streamlining end-to-end digitisation from application to policy issuance and collection of premium. FinSurance advises that reducing manual processes allows the service to issue quotes with minimum premiums as low as $1,250. To read FinSurance's news release, go to https://finsurancegroup.com/news/.
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WICI (Women in Credit Insurance) spotlight on Karen Lawson. ICISA has published an interview with Karen Lawson, Head of Broker Relations at Coface. With over 20 years of experience, Karen shares that the most important lesson of her career is the value of patience and adaptability in overcoming challenges. She also takes pride in the strong relationships she has built and her role in mentoring the next generation of brokers. Recently named a finalist in the WICI Mentor category, Karen admires Emma Grede, CEO of Good American, for her entrepreneurial success and commitment to inclusivity. Her advice for aspiring leaders is to lead with empathy, integrity, and patience, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. To read ICISA's news release, go to https://icisa.org/news/wici-spotlight-on-karen-lawson/.
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Ten trade credit insurance misconceptions. Lockton has published an article that describes ten trade credit misconceptions. For example, the article suggests that, despite some misconceptions, trade credit insurance is often more affordable than expected — with premiums around 30% cheaper than five years ago. The article also notes that the recent failures of ISG Group and Buckingham Group serve as stark reminders that no company is immune to failure. Buckingham's debts exceeded £108 million, and ISG Group's amounted to £340 million, "wreaking havoc" across the supply chain. "While you may feel confident in your relationship with your customers, if they were to face a significant bad debt due to a failure like that of Buckingham Group or ISG Group, would they have the financial stability to pay you?" To read Lockton's article, go to https://global.lockton.com/gb/en/news-insights/busting-10-trade-credit-insurance-myths.
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Amynta Group acquires Crum & Forster's credit insurance business. Reinsurance News has reported that Amynta Group has acquired the Credit Division of Crum & Forster (C&F), a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. Reinsurance News understands that Amynta's acquisition of the C&F Credit Division, which offers a suite of structured credit insurance solutions, expands the firm's presence across the credit insurance sector. Crum & Forster specialises in Credit Insurance and other risk financing solutions. To read Reinsurance News' article, go to https://www.reinsurancene.ws/amynta-group-acquires-crum-forsters-credit-insurance-business/.
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Launch of Compare Credit Insurance. Bartlett Group has launched a new platform, Compare Credit Insurance, designed to help businesses compare and select trade credit insurance. The website offers a user-friendly interface with comprehensive comparisons of various credit insurance options, "providing impartial insights to ensure businesses make informed choices." Key features include expert guidance, resources for better financial decision-making, and tools to help companies protect against payment risks or assess their existing coverage. Compare Credit Insurance aims to simplify and streamline the credit insurance process, making it more transparent and accessible for businesses. Compare Credit Insurance aims to simplify and streamline the credit insurance process, making it more transparent and accessible for businesses. Bartlett Group also encourages feedback to further enhance the platform's services. To take a look at the new service, go to https://comparecreditinsurance.co.uk/.
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The trade credit insurance sector faces challenges. WTW's European Insurance Market Update Q3 2024 report highlights challenges in the European trade credit insurance market, marked by rising bankruptcies, softening premium rates, and tightening credit risk appetite. After a period of low claims post-pandemic, although trade credit insurers have seen an increase in bankruptcies, the trade credit insurance sector remains profitable — with major insurers reporting combined ratios of around 70%-80%. Insurers remain selective on buyers with lower financial ratings and sectors like construction and retail, with credit appetite expected to tighten further into 2025. Competition remains strong for new business — particularly from uninsured clients in sectors with moderate losses. WTW also anticipates continued demand for top-up cover, driven by reduced credit limits from primary insurers in certain sectors. To read WTW's report, go to https://www.wtwco.com/en-gb/insights/2024/12/european-insurance-market-update-q3-2024.
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EU trade finance banks puzzle over Basel rules as deadline looms. GTR (Global Trade Review) has reported that doubts remain over the treatment of key trade finance products and the impact on banks' use of credit insurance following the implementation of Basel 4 (on 1 January 2025). The article notes that banks' use of credit insurance may be dampened by the new rules, which end their ability to model the credit risk posed by exposures to insurers, including through insurance policies. A September European Banking Authority (EBA) report suggested credit insurance policies should attract higher capital requirements, a position also taken by the UK, which experts say would make the product less effective at reducing capital requirements on lending. To read GTR's article, go to https://www.gtreview.com/news/europe/eu-trade-finance-banks-puzzle-over-basel-rules-as-deadline-looms/.
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The UK construction sector looks set to grow despite challenges. Tokio Marine HCC's recent report on the UK Construction sector suggests that the industry is likely to benefit from a generally improving macroeconomic environment in 2025. While the Construction Products Association (CPA) forecasts a 2.9% decline in UK construction output for 2024, it anticipates a 2.5% expansion in 2025, followed by 3.8% growth in 2026. However, the collapse of ISG, the UK's sixth-largest construction company by turnover in September 2024, which left £180 million of debt owed to trade suppliers, marks the largest construction company failure since Carillion in 2018. While the full impact of the ISG collapse is yet to unfold, numerous sub-contractors are expected to default. Additionally, poor payment performance is exacerbating sector challenges; a 2023 study found that large construction firms in the UK are paying approximately 20% of their invoices late. To read Tokio Marine HCC's report, go to https://www.tmhcc.com/en/news-and-articles/thought-leadership/uk-contruction-sector-report.
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Boohoo's supplier challenges amplified by difficulty in securing credit insurance. Drapers has reported that Boohoo Group has extended its supplier payment terms increasing UK, Morocco, and Turkey-based suppliers’ payment terms to 45 days, up from 30 days, and international suppliers to 90 days, up from 75 days. One supplier told Drapers: "This will impact our business, especially as it's difficult to get credit insurance on Boohoo at the moment." Boohoo justified the change as part of its efforts to improve its financial position. To read Drapers' article, go to https://www.drapersonline.com/news/boohoo-updates-supplier-payment-terms.
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Drill, baby, drill: What Trump's second term means for energy prices. A new report from Allianz Trade warns that Trump's plan to reduce US inflation by increasing oil and LNG production could lower European gas prices by over 15% within the next five years, though this effect may only be seen in the medium term. Johan Geeroms, Allianz Trade's Director of Risk Underwriting for Benelux, explained that US production is already near its break-even point, meaning any increase in output will take time to impact the market. Moreover, if Trump imposes heavy sanctions on Iranian oil exports, oil prices could rise by 5-10%. Johan stated, "Trump promises to reduce fuel prices, but it won't be that simple. The cost of producing oil is already close to the break-even point, and any increase in production will take time to be felt." To read Allianz Trade's news release, go to https://www.allianz-trade.com/en_BE/news/latest-news/gas-prices-europe-fall-by-15-percent.html/.
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Atradius identifies a 10% year-on-year decline in payment defaults in November but warns that tough times lie ahead. According to Insurance Business, Atradius' research has identified a 10% year-on-year decline in payment defaults in November, with the finance sector seeing the largest decrease — down by 75% — and the transport sector seeing a 39% decline in defaults. However, the food sector continues to struggle, with payment defaults up 107%, and the chemicals sector also experienced a 50% rise in claims. Atradius advises UK businesses to prepare for a tough first quarter in 2025, emphasising the importance of trade credit insurance and adopting sustainable practices to navigate the uncertain economic environment. To read Insurance Business' article, go to https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/breaking-news/whats-the-prognosis-for-uk-businesses-going-into-2025--atradius-report-517972.aspx.​​​
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Atradius' Economic Outlook predicts that the global economy remains on track for a soft landing, with inflation decreasing without triggering a recession. Global growth is expected to remain modest, with projections of 2.8% for 2025 and 2.9% for 2026. The US continues to demonstrate strong GDP performance, with anticipated policy changes from the incoming Trump administration set to impact mainly after 2026 and not significantly altering Atradius' 2025 outlook. In contrast, the eurozone's growth is projected to be much lower at 0.8%. Although the outlook for emerging market economies is, on average, stronger than that for advanced economies, it remains weak by historical standards, with GDP growth predicted to moderate to 4.0% in 2025 and 3.9% in 2026. To read the Economic Outlook, go to https://group.atradius.com/knowledge-and-research/reports/economic-research-economic-outlook-december-2024.
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Economic Outlook 2025-26. Allianz Trade has published a report predicting that global GDP growth will remain steady at +2.8% in 2025-26, with developed economies experiencing a slight slowdown, from +1.8% in 2025 to +1.7% in 2026. In contrast, emerging economies are expected to sustain stronger growth, averaging +4.1% across both years. The US economy is forecast to grow by +2.3% in 2025, with a slight slowdown to +1.8% in 2026. The Eurozone will see moderate growth, with countries like Spain and Ireland leading. Germany, however, is set to record modest growth after two years of recession. China's growth is expected to moderate from +4.6% in 2025 to +4.2% in 2026, reflecting its transition towards a consumption-driven economy. The outlook also suggests that inflation will reduce to 2% by 2025. To read Allianz Trade's report, go to https://www.allianz-trade.com/en_global/news-insights/economic-insights/economic-outlook-2025-26-defying-gravity.html.
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Economic predictions for 2025: Experts' insights. Atradius has published an article with its economic experts' forecasts for 2025, which finds that global GDP growth expectations are mixed. In the US, a growth rate of 2.5% is anticipated, supported by resilient private consumption despite rising delinquencies and inflation concerns. However, uncertainty surrounding the new administration's policies, particularly on tariffs and trade, introduces uncertainty and can potentially disrupt global trade. Meanwhile, economic growth remains uncertain in Europe, especially after the ambitious recommendations in the Draghi Report. While the report calls for significant public investment to close Europe's competitiveness gap, disagreements among EU leaders make these plans unlikely to materialise fully. To read Atradius' article, go to https://resources.atradius.us/trends-and-insights/economic-predictions-for-2025-expert-insights-atradius-blog.
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China turns to Sinosure as trade headwinds mount. GTR (Global Trade Review) has reported that the Chinese government aims to increase the scale and coverage of export credit insurance, with a focus on boosting technology exports and overseas investments — especially in developing markets. Although there are currently limited details, Sinosure is expected to play a key role. Gabriel Buck, Managing Director of GKB Ventures, told GTR: "The government can see uncertainty going forward, so it would be much better to spread their risk in millions of baskets by supporting SMEs." Buck also highlights OECD data, which shows there are over 200 million Chinese enterprises, and more than 95% are SMEs. Short-term export credits account for the bulk of Sinosure's portfolio, measuring US$770 billion in 2023. To read GTR's article, go to https://www.gtreview.com/news/asia/china-turns-to-sinosure-as-trade-headwinds-mount/.
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Congratulations:
Congratulations to Esther Rae, Senior Relationship Manager at Allianz Trade UK and Ireland, on passing her 34th anniversary with Allianz Trade.​
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New Appointments
AIG has announced that Natalie Pelczer has been appointed as a Senior Underwriter. Natalie joins AIG from Allianz Trade where she previously worked in their Surety team.
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Allianz has promoted Ludovic Subran to the role of Group Chief Investment Officer. Ludovic was previously Chief Economist at Allianz. He is also Senior Fellow, Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, at Harvard University.
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Allianz Trade has appointed Edouard Priet as CFO at Allianz Trade for Multinationals, based in Paris, France. Edouard previously worked in the Netherlands for CFAO Benelux (an Allianz company).
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Amynta Risk Solutions has announced two new senior promotions:
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Ranjini Pillay becomes Amynta's Senior Vice President. Ranjini joins from Crum & Forster and is based in New York.
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Daniel Sussman becomes Amynta's President - Structured Credit. Daniel was previously President — Credit Division at Crum & Forster.
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Atradius Collections has promoted Yvette Grey to Executive Manager. Yvette has been with Atradius Collections for nearly eighteen years, most recently as Regional Manager, UK & Ireland. Yvette is based in Cardiff.
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AU Group has appointed Dirk-Jan Schwalbach as Managing Director. Dirk-Jan, who is based in Belgium, joins AU Group from Marsh McLennan where worked as Practice Leader Affinity and Motor.
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Berne Union has promoted Eve Hall to Director. Eve has been with Berne Union for over seven years, and was previously Associate Director. She is based in London.
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Coface in North America has promoted Daniel O'Connor to Territory Sales Manager, Midwest. Daniel has been with Coface in North America for over twenty-five years. He was previously Vice President of Sales Midwest.
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Coface Thailand has appointed Supanwongse (Dean) Weeraworawit as Country Manager / CEO​, based in Bangkok. Dean joins Coface from HSBC Thailand where he was ​Director — Country Head of Global Payments Solutions.
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Gallagher has appointed Manjit Kaur as an Account Executive based in Glasgow. Manjit was previously a Client Executive at T L Dallas & Co.
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Howden Insurance Brokers has announced two new senior promotions:
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Oliver Gregory has been promoted to Executive Director. Oliver has been with Howden for nearly three years, and was previously Divisional Director. He is based in London. Prior to joining Howden, Oliver worked for Xenia Broking and Parker Norfolk & Partners.
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Anthony McKinnon has been promoted to Associate Director — Howden CAP (Capital, Advisory and Placement) - International Trade Credit. Anthony was previously a Senior Account Executive. He is based in London.
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IQUWI has appointed Andrew Tongue as Lead Underwriter — Credit & Political Risk, based in London. Andrew joins IQUWI from Canopius Group, where he was Deputy Head of Credit & Political Risk, London.
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SCHUMANN has announced that Dr Adam Melski has been appointed as an additional Managing Director. Dr Martina Städtler-Schumann will continue to chair the management board. Adam holds a doctorate in business informatics and specialises in digital and agile transformation.
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Tokio Marine HCC International has promoted Terry Macauley to Head of Risk. Terry has been with Tokio Marine for nearly nine years, most recently as its Deputy Head of Risk. Previous new appointments within the team, Fiona O'Brien and Will O'Brien, were reported in CIN in September 2024.
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Xenia Broking has announced two internal promotions and a new joiner.
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Congratulations to Nathan Muffett and Robert Hudson, who have both been promoted to the role of Account Manager. The pair previously worked as Account Handlers.
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Callum Griffiths has been appointed as Xenia Broking's Head of Surety. Callum joins Xenia from Attis Credit Solutions, where he was also Head of Surety.
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Job Vacancies
Account Executive
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our business as an Account Executive within the Trade Credit and Surety Team. You will be focused on developing and growing a portfolio of PIB clients who have purchased credit insurance policies.
This is a perfect role for an experienced insurance professional with good knowledge and experience within the Credit and Surety market.
You will be working within an established and experienced team that offers an unrivalled back-office support function that will allow you the time and focus to organically grow and develop your existing book of business.
It is an incredibly exciting time to be joining the business with lots of positive changes made to the growing team. All the tools and support to ensure you succeed will be given and you would be part of our journey as we grow through acquisition and strong organic growth.
Responsibilities:
You will be able to…
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Be responsible for own portfolio of clients with credit insurance policies. Clients will typically be SME to Middle-Market and in a diverse range of industry sectors.
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Build and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, client teams and producers to provider best in class service.
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Manage all day-to-day queries relating to Renewals, Credit Limits, Overdues, Claims and Policy Wordings.
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Drive quality, consistency and accuracy in all aspects of your role.
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Demonstrate excellent client retention skills, achieving and maintain a high level of client service whilst always promoting exceptional customer care standards.
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Develop and maintain professional working relationships with your client base and ensure expert advice is given in all areas of business.
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Demonstrate your self-motivated, hardworking in nature to meet and exceed growth targets.
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Ensure accuracy, efficiency and professionalism when dealing with both client and insurer.
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Be a Team player, work closely with other members of the PIB Trade Credit & Surety Team, attending internal meetings and providing support to the team where required.
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Experience in building portfolios of existing clients to maximise the income opportunities for the business.
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A strong commercial insurance background with a bias towards Trade Credit and Surety is important including exposure to manging and retaining a portfolio of insurance clients
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Articulate with strong client facing and stakeholder management abilities.
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Strong Market and Insurer knowledge with good market relationships.
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Experience and a strong understanding of FCA compliance and the ability to work to regulatory processes.
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As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits -
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Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days
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Death in Service benefit of x4 salary
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Company pension scheme
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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages
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A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package
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Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more
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Referral schemes
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Discounted rates on PIB products
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We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more
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If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to ‘give something back’ interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering Day.
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We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass – giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose
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PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development
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Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity
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PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB’s carbon footprint
We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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To Apply: Please email your CV and covering letter to Luke Giddings at Luke.Giddings@pib-insurance.com
Industry Events
Tinubu Digital Credit Insurance Conference Day. 5 February 2025. Online.
Tinubu Hosts Groundbreaking Digital Credit Insurance Conference to Celebrate 25 Years of Industry Innovation.
Tinubu, a global leader in digital solutions for the credit insurance and surety industries, will celebrate its 25th anniversary by launching the Tinubu Digital Credit Insurance Conference Day on 5 February 2025. This inaugural online conference will unite global industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss trends and new opportunities in the evolving credit insurance landscape.
Renowned for its Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions supporting the entire credit insurance and surety bonds lifecycle, Tinubu is at the forefront of digital transformation, risk management, and AI-driven solutions. This conference will provide a platform to address critical challenges and opportunities in AI, trade credit, and ESG.
Conference Agenda includes
Panel 1: Launching a Trade Credit Venture – Positioning and Product Development.
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Emerging credit insurance models and market opportunities.
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Strategies to address operational and financial challenges for new entrants.
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Role of stakeholders and technology in ensuring long-term success.
Panel 2: Supply Chain Transparency and ESG Considerations
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Enhancing supply chain resilience and sustainability.
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Impact of sanctions and ESG considerations on credit insurance.
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Transparency and compliance in global trade.
Panel 3: The Augmented Underwriter – Can AI Empower Credit Insurers?
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Role of AI in optimising underwriting and claims processes.
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Challenges in AI adoption and integration into existing systems.
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Future potential of AI-powered data analysis.
Panel 4: Navigating Credit Insurance – U.S. Perspective
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Domestic U.S. consumption and economic policies affecting trade creditinsurance.
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Regulatory implications and geopolitical strategies under the U.S.administration.
Join us on 5 February 2025 for this milestone event. (Registration link:
https://bit.ly/TinubuConferenceDay2025.
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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
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/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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8+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
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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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10% Early Booking discount – Available until February 7, 2025
Early booking discount available for new registrations only and not in conjunction with additional discounts. 10% is automatically processed during online checkout or with a GTR team member. -
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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