Demand for export credit insurance is currently strong, particularly for short-term credit cover. This is one of the key conclusions from the latest quarterly Berne Union Business Confidence Index. It shows that increased geopolitical risks and economic woes have strengthened demand for export credit insurance overall, but especially for short-term cover. Demand for medium to long-term cover has been sporadic during 2022 – falling in the first quarter before picking up again in the second quarter, and expectations for the third quarter are for a marginal continued increase, despite hesitancy around investment in new large projects. Demand for short-term cover remains more buoyant.
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