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’

Full details in Press Release

No alt text provided for this image

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

https://www.berneunion.org

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

Latest News

Events
23/04/2026

Spring Meeting 2026: Airport Transfer Arrangement in Astana

Please provide your flight details so we can arrange your airport shuttle in Astana.
Events
20/04/2026

AGM 2026 Save the Date

Save the date and Visa information for AGM in Tokyo!
Member News
14/04/2026

MLT Committee Vote Results: Canopius, Chaucer and Africa Specialty Risks

All votes have reached quorum, thank you for submitting!
Publications
02/04/2026

The BUlletin April 2026: Strategic priorities, coordination, and risk

The BUlletin April 2026 is now available online!
Secretariat Update
02/04/2026

Spring Meeting 2026 Mobile App is Now Available to Download!

Please book your bilateral meeting rooms on the SM26 App
Events
01/04/2026

Young Professionals Forum 2026 - Registration is now open!

Please register now and book your hotel room for the 2026 YP forum!
Publications
17/03/2026

New: Business Confidence Index in collaboration with ICISA

Global export credit and political risk insurance demand is expected to strengthen in the first half...
Press Release
10/03/2026

BU Blended Finance Hackathon addresses risk sharing for private capital mobilisation

A cross-industry group of technical experts gathered in London to work on how we can replicate and s...
Publications
06/02/2026

Berne Union Yearbook video commentary

Discover the new short edition of the Berne Union Yearbook with fresh video interviews and key insig...
Member News
02/02/2026

LMA Paper Published - Export Credit Agencies Demystified

Please read and circulate the paper on how a facility agreement involving an ECA differs from a corp...
Secretariat Update
14/01/2026

How to manage your company's profile on the BU Website

Add information, edit your mailing lists, assign specific contacts and much more!

Upcoming meetings

Spring Meeting Astana 2026

May 11 - May 14, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
The 2026 Spring Meeting will take place in Astana, hosted by KazakhExport
REGISTRATION OPEN
Read more

Women in Export Finance: Leadership, Experience and Perspectives Webinar

Jun 3, 2026
Online
An interactive discussion bringing together professionals across the export finance community.
REGISTRATION OPEN
Read more

Young Professionals Forum 2026

Jun 10 - Jun 12, 2026
Stockholm, Sweden
The YP's 5th in-person meeting takes place 11th and 12th June with the welcome reception taking place on Wedne...

Claims and Recoveries Specialist Meeting 2026

Sep 21 - Sep 23, 2026
London, United Kingdom
This meeting will take place on 21-23 September 2026 in London, UK, kindly hosted by Clyde & Co

Reinsurance Specialist Meeting 2026

Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2026
Helsinki, Finland
This meeting will take place from 30 September to 1 October 2026 in Helsinki, Finland, kindly hosted by FINNVE...