What is Credit Insurance
by Heather Smart Johnson What Is Credit Insurance? Not to be confused with the consumer insurance product that covers debt payments in case of unforeseen
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With your business receivables insured, you leverage your acounts receivable to borrow more money at a relatively low incremental cost.
Buying Business Credit Insurance
by Heather Johnson Buying Business Credit Insurance: The Ultimate Guide To The Who, What, And When Of Credit Insurance When we stop at the grocery
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Trade Credit Insurance Explained
by Heather Smart Johnson Trade Credit Insurance Explained Has your company ever paid for goods or services with a purchase order? If so, then you
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The Top 6 Best Practices For Faster Accounts Receivables Collections
by Heather Smart Johnson The Top 6 Best Practices For Faster Accounts Receivables Collections Accounts receivables refers to the money owed to your business by
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Business Credit Insurance: The Truth About What Happens in The Underwriting Process
by Heather Smart Johnson You want to protect your company’s accounts receivable and you know you need trade credit insurance. You’ve found a broker who has
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Submitting Your Business Credit Insurance Claim and Getting Paid
by Heather Smart Johnson The Ultimate Guide To Submitting Your Business Credit Insurance Claim & Getting Paid Your worst nightmare has come true – your
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Frequently asked questions
A. No. Credit life or credit disability insurance is obtained by individuals to help pay debts in case of loss of income. Business credit insurance (also known as trade credit insurance, export credit insurance, or just credit insurance) is used to reduce the risk of non-payment in B2B transactions and is obtained by the company offering the goods or services, rather than the company receiving the goods or services.
A. There is no additional fee to use a broker. By law, you will pay the same rates for the coverage you choose whether you use a broker or work directly with the insurance company. However, a broker helps you evaluate quotes and implement your new policy. Brokers can also help with mandatory reporting requirements and may help you review future claims submissions.
A. The short answer is yes — because things can change. Business insolvency is predicted to increase due to global events. Evaluating the risk of non-payment requires considerable data collection and analysis. Your broker can help you figure out the right amount of coverage for your situation.
A. Trade credit can help you grow your business. When a business is able to purchase goods or services with trade credit, it frees up cash flow, making it a source of short-term financing. This practice allows the business to potentially expand its market or customer base without the negative impact of running out of cash, potentially putting them out of business. Many trade credit agreements incentivize paying early with a discount, so the business is able to decide whether to pay early at a cheaper price or to take longer to pay at full price — based on both money coming into the business and other expenses that need to be paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A. No. Credit life or credit disability insurance is obtained by individuals to help pay debts in case of loss of income. Business credit insurance (also known as trade credit insurance, export credit insurance, or just credit insurance) is used to reduce the risk of non-payment in B2B transactions and is obtained by the company offering the goods or services, rather than the company receiving the goods or services.
A. There is no additional fee to use a broker. By law, you will pay the same rates for the coverage you choose, whether you use a broker or work directly with the insurance company. However, a broker can be a valuable resource, helping you evaluate quotes, implement your new accounts receivable insurance policy, and navigate mandatory reporting requirements. They may also assist with future claim submissions.
A. The short answer is yes — because things can change. Business insolvency is predicted to increase due to global events. Evaluating the risk of non-payment requires considerable data collection and analysis. Your credit insurance broker can help you figure out the right amount of coverage for your situation.
A. Trade credit can help you grow your business. When a business is able to purchase goods or services with trade credit, it frees up cash flow, making it a source of short-term financing. This practice allows the business to potentially expand its market or customer base without the negative impact of running out of cash, potentially putting it out of business.
Many trade credit agreements incentivise paying early with a discount, so the business is able to decide whether to pay early at a cheaper price or to take longer to pay at full price based on both money coming into the business and other expenses that need to be paid.
However, it also comes with the inherent risk of non-payment. Accounts receivable insurance can mitigate this risk by protecting you from losses due to customer default.
