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#Corporate news
The underwriter is at the center of the game, having to reconcile support for the policyholder with controlled risk-taking by the insurer. In credit insurance, as in any sport, the rule is to respect the risk underwriter's decisions. But only if they are justified. Aboubakr Belhaj strives to ensure that they are at Coface. This balance cannot be taken for granted.
#Corporate news
The rating agency AM Best, on 29th May 2024, has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to ’a+’ (Excellent) from ‘a’ (Excellent) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating – IFS rating of A (Excellent) of Compagnie française d’assurance pour le commerce extérieur (la Compagnie), Coface North America Insurance Company (CNAIC) and Coface Re. The outlook for these ratings is “stable”.
#Corporate news
Coface is announcing two changes in the Mediterranean and Africa region management with the appointments of Ernesto de Martinis as Managing Director for the region and Pietro Vargiu as Country Manager in Italy. These changes will be effective from 1 July 2024.
#Economic publications
Following the snap legislative elections called by President Emmanuel Macron on June 9th and held on July 7th, no party was able to secure an absolute majority in the National Assembly (289 seats), ushering a period of uncertainty and instability for France’s governance.
#Economic publications
The general elections of May 2023 marked a shift in Turkish economic policy with the implementation of more orthodox policies to end a period characterized by negative real interest rates and a sharp depreciation of the lira. The local elections in March 2024 marked a further step in this strategy with a tightening of financial conditions to stabilize the economy, reduce runaway inflation and strengthen the country's macroeconomic foundations.
#Economic publications
In Q1 2024, the global economy improves slightly from previous years marked by pandemic, Russia-Ukraine conflict, and US banking crisis. However, US activity slows down, with emerging countries driving growth. Global economic, social, and political risks persist, including the dissolution of the French National Assembly. Consequently, Coface adjusts assessments for 5 countries and 26 sectors, indicating short-term positive outlook only.
Because companies now need to go beyond simple access to qualified and added value information, Coface combines the wealth of its data, its unique insights and input from its experts with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence technologies to provide its clients with predictive risk management solutions. Or how to turn commercial risk into growth opportunity!
When granting payment terms to their commercial partners, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not always aware of the risks involved. Find out how Coface's trade credit insurance solutions help you avoid the risk of non-payment so that you can grow with complete confidence.
#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.
Because companies now need to go beyond simple access to qualified and added value information, Coface combines the wealth of its data, its unique insights and input from its experts with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence technologies to provide its clients with predictive risk management solutions. Or how to turn commercial risk into growth opportunity!
#Our solutions
Because nowadays companies' needs go beyond simply accessing large sources of data in real time, Coface collects, cross-checks and analyses massive volumes of data (Big Data). Enhanced each day by the analyses of 700 risk management experts, this exclusive data generates unique insights for Coface's clients and partners. Or how to turn commercial risk into an opportunity for growth!
#Our solutions
Unpaid invoices are a serious threat to your cash flow and your business development. Find out how Coface's debt collection solutions considerably improve your chances of receiving prompt payment for your receivables, anywhere in the world, and limit the impact on your company's financial health.
#Business Information
Navigate uncertainty with Coface's global risk assessments for +160 countries and 13 sectors.
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Icon is the business information solution designed to help you better understand risk. Learn how to identify the financial situation of your partners and customers.
Icon is the business information solution designed to help you better understand risk. Learn how to identify the financial situation of your partners and customers.
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