Press Releases
Press release 2010
Credit sales can stimulate trade
Credit sales can stimulate trade, according to Atradius white paper, but transparency and trust are essential Hunt Valley, MD, June 10, 2010 - Atradius NV, a...
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Atradius reports EUR 113.3 million loss in 2009
Amsterdam – 23 March 2010 – Atradius, a global leader in trade credit insurance, debt collection and bonding, today reported a loss after tax of...
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Press release 2009
Survey Uncovers Business Leaders’ Predictions for Economic Recovery
Hunt Valley, MD, December 4, 2009 – This week, international trade credit insurer Atradius, based in Hunt Valley, MD, released its Global Economic Crisis Survey based on more...
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Atradius white paper concludes that businesses should take the lead on sustainability
Amsterdam 12 November 2009 - A white paper, produced by leading global credit insurer Atradius, and launched today at the European Parliament in Brussels, contains...
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Survey Reveals Delays in Pay Declining for U.S., Global Businesses
Hunt Valley, Md., October 14, 2009 – For U.S. businesses, getting paid for their products and services during the global economic recession is not a black-and-white...
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Atradius Collections Launches International Debt Collection Handbook
Substantial worsening of the European and international payment landscape over the past year brings debt collections to the top of the businesses’ priority list. The diversity...
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Dutch Ambassador to US Visits Atradius in Baltimore
Baltimore, 13 July, 2009 - On Tuesday, June 23rd, Her Excellency Mrs. Renée Jones-Bos, Ambassador of the Netherlands to the United States, was hosted by...
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Brett Halsey Elected President of ATCI
Baltimore, 10 July, 2009 - We are pleased to announce that Brett Halsey was elected President of Atradius Trade Credit Insurance, Inc., at the Board...
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European payment practices worsen
Amsterdam, 14 May 2009 - European businesses rate the payment practices of their domestic and foreign business partners less positively in early 2009 than in summer...
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Atradius reports 2008 results
Amsterdam, 4 March, 2009 - Atradius, a global leader in trade credit insurance and debt collection, today reported a loss of EUR 193.4 million on...
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Central and Eastern European companies remain upbeat about longer-term business outlook
Amsterdam, February 4, 2009 – A November 2008 survey, undertaken by the Economist Intelligence Unit on behalf of leading global credit insurer Atradius shows that...
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Press release 2008
Atradius announces the finalists of the ‘Atradius Growth Strategy of the Year Award’
Amsterdam, 4 December 2008 – Atradius, leading global credit insurer and a main sponsor of the 2009 European Business Awards, has announced the ten finalists...
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Latin America grows in popularity as trade partner as opportunities in traditional markets shrink
Amsterdam, December 1, 2008 - A 2008 survey, undertaken on behalf of Atradius, the leading global credit insurer, by the Economist Intelligence Unit, shows that...
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Atradius Trade Credit Insurance Receives A (Excellent) Rating from A.M. Best
Baltimore, MD, November 6, 2008 – A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and an issuer credit rating of “a”...
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Price of Industrial Commodities Continue to Climb as Global Supply Tightens
Atradius publishes Global Trade report on the global outlook for raw materials Value of some commodities has quadrupled in just two years Commodity-rich nations and...
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Top 10 excuses businesses use for not paying invoices
Amsterdam 13 August 2008 - In today’s tight credit environment it is even more important than usual to stay on top of late paying customers....
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Atradius Collections partners with Flevum-Loenermark in China
75 percent of Chinese exporters write off unpaid foreign invoices Amsterdam, August 7, 2008 – Atradius Collections, recognizing the growing importance of China, is the...
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China’s growing affluence drives investors to new emerging markets
New end market is primary draw for doing business in Southeast Asia Amsterdam, July 30, 2008 – China has been the cornerstone for many businesses operating...
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Peter Schmidt of Swiss Re named to Atradius Management Board
Amsterdam, 16 July 2008 - Atradius today announced the appointment of Peter Schmidt to the position of Chief Market Officer responsible for credit insurance throughout...
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China falls in the estimation of investors; other emerging markets catching up
Atradius publishes study on the promise and perils of emerging markets Opportunities continue to knock—but risks are often underestimated Companies can often achieve success much...
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International Survey of Business Executives Details Ongoing Impact of Credit Crisis
Majority expect payment defaults to climb; Most anticipate 12 more challenging months Baltimore, MD - June 3, 2008 – More than 2,500 business executives in...
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Atradius selected Best Credit Insurance Provider 2008 by World Finance Magazine
Atradius selected Best Credit Insurance Provider 2008 by World Finance Magazine Amsterdam, 25 April 2008 – Atradius Credit Insurance was selected as the ‘Best Credit Insurance...
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Atradius reports results for 2007
Atradius reports results for 2007 Total income nears EUR 1.4 billion, 56% rise in net profit Amsterdam, 10 April, 2008 - Atradius, a global leader in...
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Atradius and Crédito y Caución complete business combination
Amsterdam-Madrid, 28 January 2008 – Atradius and Crédito y Caución, the world’s second and fourth largest credit insurers, today announced the completion of the transaction...
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Press release 2007
Atradius receives credit insurance license in Turkey
Global credit insurer sees increasing demand in fast-growing market Amsterdam , 11 September 2007. Atradius, a global leader in credit insurance and credit management, received...
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Credit insurer Atradius views credit market slump as necessary correction of peak
Highly indebted businesses under scrutiny Baltimore, August 18, 2007 – Credit insurer Atradius is concerned that the crises in the U.S. sub-prime mortgage market, currently affecting...
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Atradius Trade Credit Insurance Now Available to Small and Medium-Sized Companies
BALTIMORE, August 7, 2007 — Atradius Trade Credit Insurance, Inc., announced it is now providing trade credit insurance to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) —...
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Isidoro Unda becomes Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Atradius N.V.
Amsterdam / Madrid, July 4th, 2007 – Atradius today announced that its Supervisory Board has confirmed the appointment of Isidoro Unda as Chairman of the...
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Atradius and AlfaStrakhovanie sign co-operation agreement for credit insurance in Russia
Amsterdam 30 May 2007 - Atradius N.V., a leading global credit insurer, and AlfaStrakhovanie, one of the largest insurers in Russia and part of Alfa...
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Atradius N.V. Reports Record 2006 Earnings
Amsterdam, Thursday, 19 April, 2007. Atradius N.V., a global leader in credit insurance and collections, today reported a 27.9% increase in net profit from continuing...
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Crédito y Caución and Atradius to combine their businesses
Amsterdam / Madrid, Monday, 2 April, 2007.Under the terms of the agreement, Crédito y Caución, based in Madrid, will become part of the new Atradius...
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Andreas Tesch appointed Director Atradius Global
Amsterdam, Tuesday, 27 March, 2007. Andreas Tesch has been appointed Director Atradius Global and New Markets. He will assume all responsibilities for Atradius’ global credit...
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Moody's upgrades Atradius Reinsurance Ltd to A2 with stable outlook
Amsterdam/Dublin 16 February 2007 , Friday, 16 February, 2007. Earlier this week Moody’s concluded their assessment of Atradius Reinsurance Ltd with an upgrade from Baa1...
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Atradius Receives Insurance License in Singapore
Amsterdam/Singapore, Wednesday, 24 January, 2007 - Atradius Credit Insurance today announced that it has received its operating license in Singapore. Its new Singapore branch office...
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Press Releases 2006
Will Vietnam be the next China?
Amsterdam, Thursday, 26 October, 2006 - New research reveals more than 80 per cent of global companies are already investing in second tier emerging markets....
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Atradius Receives Insurance License in Hong Kong - its a new Regional Hub
Amsterdam/Hong Kong , Thursday, 5 October, 2006 - The Hong Kong Branch of global credit insurer Atradius received it’s operating license on 29 September cementing...
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Net profit Atradius up 8% in 1st half of 2006 and next steps in Corporate Development
Amsterdam, Wednesday, 27 September, 2006 - Credit insurer Atradius today reported a net profit of € 60 million for the first six months of 2006,...
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Atradius to advise and support China Continent Property & Casualty Insurance
Amsterdam, Tuesday, 22 August, 2006 - Atradius to advise and support China Continent Property & Casualty Insurance on domestic credit insurance offering in China -...
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Ground breaking swap agreement between Atradius and EKF
Amsterdam 3 August, 2006 - For the first time the Eksport Kredit Fonden (EKF), the Danish Export Credit Agency (ECA) and the Dutch ECA Atradius...
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Atradius and Tokio marine set up joint venture company in Japan
Amsterdam, 22 May 2006 – Atradius Credit Insurance N.V. and Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Co., Ltd. today announced the opening of a joint venture...
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Atradius and US-Exim sign bilateral reinsurance agreement
Amsterdam, Wednesday, 3 May, 2006 - Recently Atradius, the Dutch Export Credit Agency (ECA) and US-Exim Bank the ECA of the United States of America,...
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Atradius Doubles Net Profit in 2006
Amsterdam 27 April 2006 - Atradius N.V., a global leader in credit insurance and collections, today reported that it doubled profit after tax to €...
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Press Releases 2005
Atradius Sees Growing Credit Management Possibilities In Hungary
Budapest , 20 April, 2005 - Atradius N.V., a global leader in credit insurance and credit management has entered the Hungarian market. Atradius sees growing...
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Atradius and Tokio Marine Announce Co-operation Agreement for Japanese Export Credit Insurance
Amsterdam/Tokyo, 31 March, 2005 - Atradius N.V. (Atradius) and The Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd (TMNF) today announced their intention to engage...
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