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A Guide to Trade Credit Insurance

A Guide to Trade Credit Insurance

The International Credit Insurance & Surety Association

(2015)

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Abstract

‘A Guide to Trade Credit Insurance’ is a reference book on trade credit insurance, written from an international perspective. It is a compilation of contributions from various authors and reviewers drawn from ICISA member companies. The book provides an overview of the whole process regarding trade credit insurance, including the history of trade credit insurance, trade credit insurance providers, the underwriting process, premium calculation, claims handling, case studies and a glossary of terminology.


This compact volume is a practical guide for anyone interested in Trade Credit Insurance. The International Credit Insurance & Surety Association (ICISA) presents an approachable but detailed guide written collaboratively by carefully selected industry experts. The guide describes the ‘lifeline’ of the credit insurance product, from the initial application stage to the expiration phase of the policy, including practical use aspects for credit managers. The volume offers compact information on the history of trade, the need for protection against trade credit risks, and solutions offered by credit insurance providers. The focus is on short term credit, including whole turnover policies and single risk policies.


The International Credit Insurance & Surety Association (ICISA) brings together the world's leading companies providing trade credit insurance and surety bonds. ICISA promotes technical excellence, industry innovation and product integrity, as well as addressing business challenges generated by new legislation.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
A Guide to Trade Credit Insurance i
Table of Contents v
Foreword vii
Introduction ix
Disclaimer xiii
1. What Is Trade? 1
2. What Is Trade Credit Insurance? 7
3. Product Types 15
4. Risk Types 21
5. Typical Set-up of a Trade Credit Insurance Contract 37
6. Premium: The Price for Cover 41
7. Day-to-Day Policy Management 45
8. Buyer Risk Underwriting in Trade Credit Insurance 51
9. Debt Collection 75
10. Imminent Loss and Indemnification 83
11. Renewal, Expiry, Termination of a Policy 95
12. Single Risk Business 99
13. The Single Risk Insurance Market: Private and Public Players 125
14. Deinsurance of Trade Credit Insurance 131
Trade Credit Insurance Resources 149
Glossary of Trade Credit Terminology 153