Berne Union celebrates 80 years of supporting trade and investment and nears US$ 2 trillion in export cover

Members of the Berne Union – International Union of Credit & Investment Insurers – came together in London on 7 – 9 May 2014 for their annual Spring Meeting. The meeting was an occasion to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Berne Union. The association’s members provide risk mitigation products to exporters and investors, helping companies to safely trade internationally.

The meeting benefited from the participation of academics and experts in the field of country risk, from the banking industry, and from the IFC, leading to productive exchanges with state backed export credit agencies, multilateral institutions and private market insurers.

“As the global economy signals various levels of recovery, our members’ impact on international trade has never been more relevant,” says Berne Union President Dan Riordan. “Specifically since 2008, export credit and investment insurers have proven their ability to respond to the needs of their customers and they will continue to offer innovative solutions for managing commercial and political risks.”

The meeting also launched the Berne Union Annual Yearbook 2014 and a Berne Union application for iPhone and iPad, detailing the business levels and trends as experienced by its members.

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