Credit insurance or trade credit insurance is a risk management instrument that caters to the risks of selling and delivering services and goods on credit. It is an excellent way for businesses to prevent losses in case of bankruptcy, insolvency, or a debtor’s protracted default.
Rapid digitisation, the implementation of convenient government policies and fair trade activities are some of the reasons why credit insurance has become so prevalent. Let’s take a look at some of the trends shaping the trade credit insurance industry in 2022.
Insurers are Slowly Increasing their Capacity for Credit Insurance
The increased import and export of goods and services globally and the expansion of trade in a new market has boosted the demand for credit insurance. Insurers have expanded their capacity into new regions and extended their business coverage.
Competitive Market Rates
The trade credit insurance industry is highly competitive. Economic theory dictates that prices become lower when competition in a particular market increases as the industry becomes more efficient. Besides, if insurers offer different coverage packages, customers have various options as they find a package that suits their budget and preferences. Apart from quality, competitive insurance rates continue to be a major driving force affecting the decisions of trade credit insurance customers.
Credit Insurance is Still Seen as Expensive
Since credit insurance covers the financial loss that may occur if a customer fails to pay, it tends to be relatively expensive. Unfortunately, most people select insurance coverages based on the cost of the premiums without considering the value the policy brings to their business. The thought of reducing the amounts of insurance premiums indicates that your business values its business cash flow.
Failing to take trade credit insurance is risking the most important thing your business needs for its continuity-cash flow. The notion that credit insurance is expensive is a misperception affecting the credit insurance industry.
Expected Insolvencies for 2022 Have not Materialised to the Extent First Thought
As governments withdrew measures to keep businesses afloat after the Covid-19 pandemic, insolvency rates were expected to rise significantly in 2022. However, the insolvency rates have not yet hit the expected 15% mark. This is partly because of the economic recovery measures established by governments worldwide.
Technological Advancements
Technologies like the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence have significantly shaped the trade credit insurance sector. They have enhanced predictive analytics, network analysis, and self-learning models, which are extremely handy in predicting risks.
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