The Berne Union is the international association for the export credit and investment insurance industry
The International Union of Credit and Investment Insurers (Berne Union) is a not-for-profit association, representing the global export credit and investment insurance industry since 1934.
A TRULY GLOBAL COMMUNITY
We are a truly global community of the world's largest and most active export credit agencies, multilateral financial institutions and private underwriters of credit and political risk insurance
Who collectively deliver around USD 2.6 trillion of payment risk protection to banks, exporters and investors annually - amounting to 12% of global cross-border trade
WHICH IMPACTS THE REAL ECONOMY
Credit insurance protects exporting companies, investors and financial institutions against losses as a result of commercial credit and political risks thereby supporting the smooth and unhindered functioning of cross-border trade and investment, with benefits across the real economy
Projects financed by Berne Union Members achieve strategic priorities in key areas such as clean energy, urban and rural development and access to power, across the globe in both developed and developing markets
THE BERNE UNION MISSION
Is to actively facilitate cross-border trade by supporting international acceptance of sound principles in export credit and foreign investment
We do this by providing a forum for professional exchange, sharing of expertise and networking amongst members, as well as through engagement in collaborative projects with other stakeholders from across the wider community of international finance.
The Main activities of the Berne Union: Meetings, Data and Research; Publications are outlined here
You can find more information on our Industry, members, leadership and output via the links below.
Members | Activities | Leadership | History
Meetings | Data & Research | Latest News
BUlletin | Yearbook |About Credit and Investment Insurance: Products, Impact, Future