The Benefits
Benefits of Trade Credit Insurance
Transparent
You know the cost up front and can budget for the cost of the premium
No surprises
You won’t be caught with a major bad debt that exceeds your provisions, that would directly affect your bottom line profit
Monitor
The underwriters evaluate each debtor and monitor their financial position and credit worthiness on an ongoing basis
Expand
Credit Insurance can expand your sales. Credit Insurance can be used as a marketing tool to increase sales to customers where you may not be prepared to extend a high level of credit. Credit Insurance allows you to do this with confidence
Tax-deductible
The premium is a tax-deductible and can be factored into the cost of running the business
Security
The policy may be assigned to your bank by way of additional security, which can enhance your ability to borrow
Informed
You are kept informed of any known potential problems with your customer
Simple
Claims are paid within 30 days of receipt of Confirmation of the Debt from the liquidators
Cash flow
Credit Insurance preserves your cash flow