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Increase your export sales by extending credit to international customers — Level the playing field!
Export Credit Insurance makes it possible for small- to-medium size businesses to extend credit to their international customers. Should a buyer in another country declare bankruptcy, or if political factors such as wars or currency inconvertibility make collecting payment impossible, Export Credit Insurance covers up to 95% of the loss.
Unlike multinational corporations with worldwide presence, smaller businesses normally have little recourse when a customer in another country defaults. Export Credit Insurance levels the playing field, unlocking global opportunities that can increase your sales while protecting your bottom line. As an added bonus, Export Credit Insurance increases your borrowing power by allowing you to use insured receivables as collateral.
DB Schenker is a licensed, EXIM-approved insurance broker with over 150 years of experience in international shipping. We help ease the burden of credit risk management, allowing you to focus on growing your business!
Request an Export Credit Insurance quote today!
| Express Insurance | Small Business Multi-Buyer | Standard Multi-Buyer | Single-Buyer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Market | Small businesses new to exporting* with <$7,500,000 export credit sales and 10 or less buyers. Must have no more than five years of export credit experience | Small business exporters* with <$7,500,000 export credit sales | Experienced exporters | Any exporter desiring to insure only one buyer |
| Base Coverage | 95%. Not all accounts must be covered | 95% | 95% | 90% |
| Discretionary Credit Limits | None. EXIM approves all buyers | Yes. Amount based on exporter’s experience | Larger amounts for most experienced exporters | None. EXIM approves the one buyer |
| Deductible | None | None | Yes, amount based on exporter’s risk portfolio and experience | None |
| Premium Rate per $100 (for private sector buyers)** | Same rates for any country risk. Based on payment terms offered to buyers. 1-60 days: $0.65 61-120 days: $1.06 121-180 days: $1.35 | Same rates for any country risk. Based on payment terms offered to buyers 1-60 days: $0.55 61-120 days: $0.90 121-180 days: $1.15 | Portfolio tailored rate with discounts for low risk country concentration and many buyers | Premium rates vary according to country of the Buyer and length of payment terms |
| Report Shipments | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
| Period Covered | 12 months; Renewable | 12 months; Renewable | 12 months; Renewable | 12 months |
| Claim Filing | 3–8 months after due date | 3–8 months after due date | 3–8 months after due date | 3–8 months after due date |
| Policy Issuance Fee | $500; Refundable | $500; Refundable | Minimum $500; Refundable | Minimum $500 for first policy; waived for renewals and repeat small business customers. Refundable if premium paid during the first year exceeds the fee |
| Foreign Buyer Credit Information | Does not have to be provided by the exporter | Exporter must provide to EXIM | Exporter must provide to EXIM | Exporter must provide to EXIM |
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