The Berne Union is the leading global association for the export credit and investment insurance industry

Our members include government-backed official export credit agencies, multilateral financial institutions, and private credit insurers from right across the globe...

Annually, Berne Union members provide around USD 2.5 trillion of payment risk protection to banks, exporters and investors - equivalent to 13% of world cross border trade for goods and services (calculated with respect to WTO statistics).

This website contains information about our organisation, members, industry and activities.

Latest News

BU Data
07/06/2023

Business Confidence Index Q2.23 Published

The tightening credit environment has seen an overall contraction in demand and ST risk appetite as BU members signal rising claims. Green investment continues ...
Member News
16/05/2023

EximBank Romania becomes Exim Banca Romaneasca

Exim Bank Romania changes brand identity
Secretariat Update
11/05/2023

Paul Heaney Appointed as Secretary General

In an announcement at the 2023 Spring Meeting in Brussels this week, Paul Heaney has been confirmed as the SG of the Berne Union
Press Release
11/05/2023

PRESS RELEASE: Brussels Spring Meeting 2023

Export credit is well positioned to adapt and innovate as we enter a new era of risk in the wake of the pandemic and war in Ukraine
Member News
28/04/2023

Change in Management Board of SID Bank

New President of Management Board has been appointed recently
Publications
21/04/2023

April BUlletin: Landmark modernisation for OECD Arrangement

A bold agreement for the Arrangement marks a positive development for our industry. Also featuring digital access to export finance for China SMEs, challenging...
Member News
04/04/2023

From EKF to EIFO (Denmark’s Export & Investment Fund) as of 1 April 2023

EIFO has become Denmark's ECA.
BU Data
10/03/2023

Business Confidence Index Q1.23 Published

Demand remains buoyant for ST and MLT business following strong global trade performance in 2022. Underwriters remain cautious amid high inflation, widespread g...
Publications
28/02/2023

February BUlletin: What's on the horizon for 2023?

The pick of key issues to look out for in 2023 – from macro trends, potentially choppy seas for smaller ECAs, possibilities for using Islamic finance in the re...
Job Vacancy
24/02/2023

Job Posting: Secretary General Position

The BU is advertising for the position of Secretary General, leading the overall work of the BU-Sec team. Applications by 24th March

Upcoming meetings

MLT Technical Panel 2023

Jun 8 - Jun 9, 2023
Hamilton, Bermuda
The MLT TP will take place in June 2023, in Bermuda

Claims and Recoveries Specialist Meeting

Jun 14 - Jun 16, 2023
Prague, Czech Republic
The 2023 Claims and Recoveries Specialist Meeting will take place in Prague, Czech Republic

Project Finance Specialist Meeting

Jun 28 - Jun 29, 2023
Copenhagen, Denmark
Project Finance Specialist Meeting will take place 28-29 June 2023, in Copenhagen

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: Virtual Hangout

Jun 28, 2023
Welcome all Young Professional Members! Come and join our first Virtual Hangout of 2023! This is a friendly in...

Reinsurance Specialist Meeting 2023

Sep 20 - Sep 21, 2023
Washington, DC, United States
Reinsurance Specialist Meeting will take place 20-21 September 2023, in Washington, DC
REGISTRATION OPEN
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