The BUlletin April 2025: Protecting value in uncertain times

30/04/2025
Publications
#Title #PlaceHolder

The BUlletin April 2025 is now available online

April Edition


Protecting value in uncertain times

This April edition puts claims and recoveries in focus ahead of our June specialist meeting, alongside other timely industry topics. Covering war and political disturbance claims, fictitious trades, critical minerals, and the adoption of AI tools, we explore how insurers and ECAs respond when complex risk becomes operational reality.


 

Supporting the global critical minerals supply chain

Sven List, 
Senior Vice President, Canadian Corporate Business
EDC

 

Safeguarding enterprises’ overseas investments: War and political disturbance risk claims in a tumultuous world

Wang Xu
General Manager, Project Insurance Claims & Recovery,
SINOSURE

 

Artificial intelligence in the insurance industry: Key success factors and strategy

Dr Tobias Vinhoven, 
Product Owner, AI,
Schumann

 

Fictitious trades and trade credit insurance claims

Baldev Bhinder, Managing Director,
Ramandeep Kaur
Director,
Blackstone & Gold

 

Partnership in international collections: The challenges of building an international agent network

Carl Hackman, Owner,
CCI Legal Services

 

Reflections from the first-ever Export Finance Event

Didem Bayseferogullari, Senior Manager, Berne Union

Thanks to Berne Union insiders and industry professionals who have shared their insights for this Bulletin.

If you wish to contribute to the next BUlletin edition, please contact Eve Hall at the Berne Union Secretariat

Latest News

Events
27/08/2026

Invitation: World Investment Forum 2026 - Register and Speaking Opportunities

Register now for WIF 2026 in Doha!
Secretariat Update
21/08/2026

Expressions of Interest: Hosting a BU Meeting in 2027/2028

Don't miss the opportunity to express interest in hosting a BU Meeting in 2027/2028!
Publications
19/08/2026

Submit your article proposals for the BU Yearbook - by 30 September 2026

Don't miss the opportunity to be featured in the Berne Union’s 2026 Yearbook!
Member News
28/07/2026

Member Update: New CEO at EXIM Hungary

Mr. Zalán Kiss assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer on 6 July 2026.
Publications
28/07/2026

The BUlletin July 2026: An expanding arena

The BUlletin July 2026 is now available online!
Secretariat Update
15/07/2026

Berne Union Payment Policy - Guidance for Members

Effective from 15th July 2026 the MC has approved the introduction of a formalised payment policy an...
Publications
24/06/2026

State of the Industry Report 2025 Published

The Berne Union's State of the Industry Report has been released, download your copy here
Member News
12/06/2026

Berne Union Member Update - Summer Edition 2026

Summary of recent activities as well as upcoming events
Events
12/06/2026

AGM 2026: Hotel booking link now available - please book early

Secure your room at the Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba!
Member News
08/06/2026

New Member Announcement: Africa Specialty Risks, Canopius, and Chaucer

The Berne Union is delighted to welcome Canopius, Chaucer, and Africa Specialty Risks as its newest ...
Events
20/05/2026

Registration is now open: Women in Export Finance Webinar on 3 June 2026

Register for the Women in Export Finance: Leadership, Experience and Perspectives Webinar

Upcoming meetings

From Climate Risk to Practical Decisions Webinar

Sep 11, 2026
Online
A 1-hour dive into assessing, pricing and navigating climate and nature-related risks.
REGISTRATION OPEN
Read more

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...

Annual General Meeting Tokyo 2026

Nov 16 - Nov 19, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
The 2026 AGM will take place in Tokyo, hosted by NEXI

Spring Meeting Bratislava 2027

May 10 - May 13, 2027
Slovakia
The 2027 Spring Meeting will take place in Bratislava, hosted by EXIMBANKA SR
REGISTRATION OPEN
Read more