PRESS RELEASE: Brussels Spring Meeting 2023

11/05/2023
Press Release

Export credit is well positioned to adapt and innovate as we enter a new era of risk in the wake of the pandemic and war in Ukraine

BRUSSELS 11th May 2023 – A global delegation of over 260, representing 74 Export Credit Agencies, multilateral institutions and private credit insurers gathered this week in Brussels for the Berne Union Spring Meeting, to discuss trends in risk, underwriting and strategic priorities for the industry in complex and difficult macro-economic risk environment.

  • Data for 2022 shows strong growth across business lines and a fall in claims paid overall
  • Polling among participants shows the industry confident, despite the high risk environment
  • Paul Heaney confirmed as Berne Union Secretary General following 11 months ‘acting’

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Press Release: Brussels Spring Meeting, 2022 Data, and SG Appointment

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Export credit is well positioned to adapt and innovate as we enter a new era of risk in the wake of the pandemic and war in Ukraine

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