Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the Rolling Meadows, Illinois-based broker, announced the acquisition of Australia’s Prasidium Credit Insurance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. North Sydney-based Prasidium is a specialist trade credit insurance broker serving clients throughout Australia. Mark …
More than 30,000 British companies went bust last year, with accountants warning of a “double whammy” to come in April that could trigger another wave of insolvencies. Big businesses were the worst hit, according to a report published Thursday by …
Xenia Broking Group Ltd. (XBGL) announced it has agreed to acquire the trade credit insurance business of Linda Scott Associates Limited (LSA). The transaction is expected to complete on Dec. 22, subject to certain closing conditions, following which XBGL will …
The Dutch government on Thursday said it intends to stop giving companies and banks credit insurance for exports in the fossil fuel sector as of Jan. 1, following through on a pledge made at the COP-26 climate conference in Glasgow. …
Companies linked to insolvent British financier Lex Greensill obtained insurance fraudulently, insurer Tokio Marine said on Monday, adding it did not plan to pay out on the policies and would “vigorously defend” itself against any legal claims. Greensill’s supply chain …
Euler Hermes, the world leader in trade credit insurance, has rebranded as Allianz Trade. The company described the name change as a natural move because it has been “fully part of the Allianz Group since 2018.” “Changing brand name to …
Although insurance penetration in Ukraine and Russia is low, global insurers will face secondary impacts from greater financial market volatility and higher energy prices, Moody’s Investors Services said last week. In a research report released prior to yesterday’s news of …
Willis Towers Watson announced it has launched a new risk and analytics model for the trade credit market. The model analyzes clients’ trade receivables to predict potential losses over a range of statistical scenarios. A typical model run covers: Rating …
The business model used by collapsed supply chain financing firm Greensill Capital is causing a “high level of harm” and tighter rules are needed, Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority said on Friday. The watchdog set out proposals for public consultation to …
The credit insurance and surety specialist, Xenia Broking Group, announced it has acquired Peter Hill Credit & Financial Risks Ltd., based in Northampton, England. Peter Hill is a leading specialist trade credit insurance and surety broker, with a particular focus …
