Business Confidence Index Q2.22

Underwriters are tightening risk appetite in response to emerging claims, inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions, while elevated commodity prices and investment in new projects keep demand strong

Stabilised trade and new investment in energy transition generate real growth for export credit, but recovery remains fragile

Press release from Istanbul Spring Meeting + H2 2021 Data

Berne Union Launches New Working Group to Accelerate Climate Action in Export Credit

The group aims to connect innovation in the export credit industry with global problem-solving around climate challenges and sustainable development

Shocks and Short Circuits: The Rewiring of Global Trade

The April BUlletin looks at the complex impacts of commodity supply shocks and political instability exacerbated by the war in Ukraine

How credit insurance supports the real economy

New informational report outlining the function and impact of credit insurance in delivering economic and development impact

Yearbook 2021: Adapt, Innovate, Accelerate, Repeat

leading voices from across international finance, on key themes of the today and expectations for the future

13% of world cross border trade...

US$ 2.5 trillion of payment risk protection provided by Berne Union members in 2020

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

Press Release

28/06/2022

BU President outlines steps to accelerate climate progress in ExCred keynote address

BU president Michal Ron delivered the keynote address at today's ExCred International conference in London

Events

23/06/2022

Members of the Berne Union to discuss their digitalisation advancements and approaches

The Berne Union’s first-ever meeting dedicated to digital development and strategies in the export credit insurance industry will take place in Amsterdam on 30 ...

Climate Working Group

07/06/2022

Call for Case Studies on Climate Innovation

We want to showcase examples of new and adapted products, structures or transactions which support climate in an innovative way

Events

26/05/2022

BU Country Risk experts explore approaches to risk in the post-pandemic environment

The Berne Union's group of Country Risk experts is gathering in Seoul on 7-8 June to catch up on the global geopolitical environment and technical approaches to...

Publications

23/05/2022

Business Confidence Index Q2.22 Published

Underwriters are tightening risk appetite in response to emerging claims, inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions, while elevated commodity prices and ...

Press Release

11/05/2022

PRESS RELEASE: Istanbul Spring Meeting and H2 2021 Data

Stabilised trade and new investment in energy transition have helped generate real growth for export credit, but multiplying risks now threaten the fragile pand...

Publications

06/04/2022

Shocks and Short Circuits: The Rewiring of Global Trade

The April BUlletin looks at the complex impacts of commodity supply shocks and political instability exacerbated by the war in Ukraine

Secretariat Update

25/03/2022

BU Young Professionals Update

Update on activities and opportunities to get involved with the BU's community of young professionals

Secretariat Update

24/03/2022

Sub-Saharan Africa Working Group Update

With its expanded membership for 2022 the working group continues its focus on creating a platform for learning and information sharing around the unique challe...

Press Release

17/03/2022

Berne Union Launches New Climate Working Group

The group's objective is to accelerate climate action in the export credit insurance industry by fostering innovation and promoting alignment around low-carbon ...

Press Release

07/03/2022

Statement of solidarity with Ukraine

We are deeply saddened by the current events in Ukraine and condemn the violence directed towards civilians. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, ...