#Corporate news
Coface appoints Maxine Walton as Head of the CGS & FI Risk Underwriting to accelerate new business and manage retention of existing portfolio.
Coface is pleased to appoint Maxine Walton as the new Head of Underwriting for CGS and FI.
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#Corporate news
Coface is pleased to appoint Maxine Walton as the new Head of Underwriting for CGS and FI.
#Corporate news
Coface strengthens its commitment to the environment by joining the Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) and signing the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in line with the Paris Agreements aimed at limiting global warming to 1.5°C by the end of the century.
More than ever, Trade Credit Insurance has a role to play in a less predictable world, argues Xavier Durand, CEO of Coface, in the continuation of his major interview.
Coface has upgraded its risk assessment for UK automotive sector but businesses still need to watch out for hazards on the road. The issue of new number plates means March is typically one of the busiest times for the automotive sector which is now showing signs of recovery after several difficult years. A revival in new and used car and commercial vehicle sales and a better outlook for investment are fuelling optimism but take care because insolvencies are still rising.
#Economic publications
In July and August 2023, a coups d'état took place in Niger and Gabon, putting the spotlight back on this type of event. Looking at the evolution of coups d'état worldwide from 1950 to the present day, we observe that there has been a greater concentration of coups in Africa since the early 2000s, a trend that has been particularly evident over the last five years.
#Economic publications
Corporate insolvencies in Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) upped in 2023. Economic performance in the region will remain below its potential in 2024.
Coface has upgraded its risk assessment for UK automotive sector but businesses still need to watch out for hazards on the road. The issue of new number plates means March is typically one of the busiest times for the automotive sector which is now showing signs of recovery after several difficult years. A revival in new and used car and commercial vehicle sales and a better outlook for investment are fuelling optimism but take care because insolvencies are still rising.
#Expert advice
With the reshaping of the world order, the rise of (geo)political risk and the climate emergency, political risk is back in the spotlight, with its inevitable economic impact on world trade and businesses. How can we protect ourselves effectively? We take a closer look at this ever-more closely monitored risk.
#Expert advice
"Trade credit insurance is too expensive and doesn't cover my needs" ; "Managing credit risk is an obstacle to my business development", or "I have financial resources to cover any unpaid invoices!" Have you ever had one of these thoughts? Re-examining stereotypes about TCI might be useful, particularly in an environment where claims experience is accelerating and the risk of bad debts is growing.
#Our solutions
Trade has become riskier: more global, but more fragmented. With new levels of uncertainties. In this persistently uncertain environment, multinationals need more than ever to protect themselves against the non-payment and insolvency of their trading partners.
Coface has upgraded its risk assessment for UK automotive sector but businesses still need to watch out for hazards on the road. The issue of new number plates means March is typically one of the busiest times for the automotive sector which is now showing signs of recovery after several difficult years. A revival in new and used car and commercial vehicle sales and a better outlook for investment are fuelling optimism but take care because insolvencies are still rising.
#Our solutions
As very small businesses (VSBs) are less equipped with credit risk management services, they are more exposed to the risk of insolvencies. Find out how EasyLiner's ready-to-use credit insurance protects your VSB from non-payment and bankruptcy of a business partner.
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