Trade credit insurance is a valuable tool for businesses, yet many misconceptions surround it. Let’s clear up the top five myths: Myth 1: Trade Credit Insurance is Only for Large Companies Reality: Trade credit insurance is beneficial for businesses of all sizes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit greatly from the protection against non-payment. This […]
Navigating the (Slightly) Tricky Parts of a Trade Credit Policy
When it comes to trade credit insurance (TCI), several unique aspects set it apart from other types of insurance. While TCI shares familiar elements that most business owners know and understand, such as a premium, an excess, and an indemnity, that’s often where the similarities end. The features that differentiate TCI can sometimes leave potential […]
Is Trade Credit Insurance Right for You? – The Honest Answer
Why might trade credit insurance not be right for you? The main factor that might exclude you as a potential candidate for TCI is uniformly low exposures. With standard credit insurance excesses of $5,000 (though they can be as low as $2,500), if your clients typically trade no higher than $10,000 or $15,000 at any […]
First Time Administrations July 2024
At Capital Trade Credit Solutions, we like data and the occasional graph. Last week, ASIC released new statistics on ‘first-time administrations.’ Key Takeaway: Insolvencies have not only rebounded to pre-COVID levels over the past 12 months but are continuing to rise, significantly impacting the construction industry more than any other. No surprises there. In July 2020, there […]