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Jonathan explains why there were no changes to sector and country assessments for the UK and Ireland despite the positive and negative forces at work in both countries.
Sam Ashdown, Risk Underwriting Manager at Coface UK & Ireland, leads the Mid-Market Team’s underwriting division for light industry and services. With extensive experience and a passion for cultivating strong client relationships, Sam provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of risk management and the specific challenges facing light industry sectors in the UK today.
The global economic recovery is mixed: while the US is heading for a soft landing, the eurozone and China continue to face uncertainties. In this context, Coface has adjusted its ratings for 5 countries and 17 sectors, reflecting a scenario of stabilised global growth in 2025, albeit below potential. Download our October 2024 Barometer now.
#Economic publications
The latest study on payment behaviour in Poland reveals a reduction in average late payments to 46.2 days thanks to the improvement in the economic situation, driven in particular by the recovery in household consumption. Although certain sectors such as transport and textiles continue to face difficulties, the outlook for 2025 is encouraging, with economic growth expected to strengthen further.
#Economic publications
Since 2017, the technology war between the US and China has been shaking up the global electronics landscape. Between sanctions, export controls and the quest for technological leadership, this rivalry is reshaping supply chains and creating major uncertainties. Yet interdependence remains strong between these two powers, despite fierce competition that could fragment the industry by 2035.
Jonathan explains why there were no changes to sector and country assessments for the UK and Ireland despite the positive and negative forces at work in both countries.
A turnover declaration is a key part of managing your credit insurance. At the end of your policy period, you’ll report the actual value of your insurable sales or revenue generated during that time. This allows us to adjust your premium, if needed, so it accurately reflects your business’s activity.
In a recent webinar, Coface, a leading global trade credit insurer, shared insights on how businesses can leverage data to navigate risks and seize opportunities. The session featured a panel of experts including Andrew Share, BI Director for the UK and Ireland, Andre van Niekerk, Head of Data for the UK and Ireland, and Jonathan Steenberg, Economist for the UK, Ireland, Nordics and Construction. They presented recent global economic data, and discussed Coface's strategies and the importance of data in decision-making.
#Expert advice
In an era marked by economic uncertainty, companies are dealing with complex credit risks and supply chain challenges. Understanding the financial health of customers and suppliers has never been more critical.
A turnover declaration is a key part of managing your credit insurance. At the end of your policy period, you’ll report the actual value of your insurable sales or revenue generated during that time. This allows us to adjust your premium, if needed, so it accurately reflects your business’s activity.
#Our solutions
How a global trading company of steel products stays solid, in a risky sector, and benefits from a competitive edge with Coface’s risk management solutions: Trade Credit Insurance – for 20 years! – and, more recently Information services.
In a recent webinar, Coface, a leading global trade credit insurer, shared insights on how businesses can leverage data to navigate risks and seize opportunities. The session featured a panel of experts including Andrew Share, BI Director for the UK and Ireland, Andre van Niekerk, Head of Data for the UK and Ireland, and Jonathan Steenberg, Economist for the UK, Ireland, Nordics and Construction. They presented recent global economic data, and discussed Coface's strategies and the importance of data in decision-making.
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