Berne Union Reports

Berne Union members report data on their export credit and investment business twice annually - at half year and year end. Aggregate statistics are released following our annual Spring Meeting (around May), and AGM (October).

In addition to business trends we publish research and reports on industry developments as these arise.

Business Confidence Index Q2.21

28 May 2021

Continuing the trend established through the end of 2020: while risk appetite remains high, insurers continue preparing for rising claims in the coming months

The export credit and investment insurance industry experienced an overall positive start to 2021 with reports from the first quarter showing rising demand and a subdued level of emerging claims, accompanied by an increase in the risk appetite of insurers. However, underwriters remain cautious and acutely aware of the potential risks presented by the current environment.

 

The results of our Q2 survey, conducted in April 2021 are presented in this report.

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Business Confidence Index Q1.21

25/02/2021

First of a new report and index tracking perceived demand, risk appetite and claims in export credit insurance

The Berne Union Business Confidence Index is based on quarterly survey snapshots of our Members' assessment of their current and imminent business situation.

In line with ...

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Credit Insurance and its role in supporting global trade

02/02/2021

Credit insurance provides a bridge between finance, trade and the real economy, acting as a catalyst for cross-border investment and economic growth

This report presents case studies and examples which illustrate the purpose, function and impact of credit insurance in delivering industrial and economic development as well ...

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2019 State of the Industry Report

11/09/2020

State of the Export Credit Insurance Industry: 2019 YE 

• Pre-COVID benchmark and stocktake on developments in the first half of 2020
• Comprehensive review of Berne Union industry data in 2019
• Commitments outstanding across all product lines
• Trends in new busine...

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Export Credit Insurance Industry Response to COVID-19

21/04/2020

Robust response to the COVID-19 pandemic from the export credit insurance industry

All sides of the market have acted swiftly in response to the crisis, introducing measures to combat the negative economic impact of the pandemic by supporting exporters and facilitating access to finance.

This preliminary report outli...

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Industry Report 2019 H1

12/12/2019

Business trends and statistics from the export credit and investment insurance industry for the first half of 2019

Data for the first half of 2019 confirms a challenging trade environment. Insurers reported a declining volume of new commitments alongside a 21% increase in claims paid, ci...

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Industry Report 2018 YE

02/08/2019

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