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Corporate news
#Corporate news
Portrait : Aboubakr Belhaj, underwriter at the core of Coface's credit insurance activities
The underwriter is at the center of the game, having to reconcile support for the policyholder with controlled risk-taking by the insurer. In credit insurance, as in any sport, the rule is to respect the risk underwriter's decisions. But only if they are justified. Aboubakr Belhaj strives to ensure that they are at Coface. This balance cannot be taken for granted.
#Corporate news
Credit Insurance Trends for 2024 Revealed by Coface CEO Xavier Durand
Xavier Durand, CEO of Coface, has recently visited the Belgian branch and brought forth exciting trends in credit insurance for 2024.
Economic publications
#Economic publications
Made in China. How China can deal with its industrial overcapacity
Production overcapacity is not a new phenomenon in China, but this time it concerns a greater number of products. This variety makes oversupply more difficult to control, and the shortfall in the domestic market will have to be made up by other means. Discover which ones in our study.
#Economic publications
From monetary pivot to fiscal turnaround? - new Coface barometer
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 stabilized global growth in 2025, albeit below potential. Download our October 2024 Barometer now.
#Economic publications
Biotechnologies: Europe struggles with China-US rivalry
Biotechnology companies, more commonly known as biotechs, play a vital role in improving the treatment and survival of patients suffering from rare, difficult-to-treat diseases, as well as in safeguarding their well-being. Despite the importance of the sector in Europe, the continent is losing ground to the United-States and China.
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Data & technology: from smart data to predictive risk management solutions
Because companies now need to go beyond simple access to qualified and added value information, Coface combines the wealth of its data, its unique insights and input from its experts with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence technologies to provide its clients with predictive risk management solutions. Or how to turn commercial risk into growth opportunity!
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Data & Technology: from Big Data to Smart Data and unique credit insights
Because nowadays companies' needs go beyond simply accessing large sources of data in real time, Coface collects, cross-checks and analyses massive volumes of data (Big Data). Enhanced each day by the analyses of 700 risk management experts, this exclusive data generates unique insights for Coface's clients and partners. Or how to turn commercial risk into an opportunity for growth!
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How trade credit insurance helps your SME to grow?
When granting payment terms to their commercial partners, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not always aware of the risks involved. Find out how Coface's trade credit insurance solutions help you avoid the risk of non-payment so that you can grow with complete confidence.
Our solutions
#Our solutions
Coface’s risk management solutions make Macsteel as strong as steel
How a global steel company stays solid, in a risky sector, and benefit from a competitive edge with Coface’s risk management solutions: Trade Credit Insurance – for 20 years! – and, more recently Information services.
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Data & Tech @Coface - Episode 2: Meet Samia Boujatioui, Data Access Manager
In today's digital era, data is the backbone of strategic decision-making. At Coface, we leverage cutting-edge technologies, smart data solutions and human expertise to empower businesses with accurate, timely, and actionable insights. Watch our experts explain it themselves.
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Data & Tech @Coface - Episode 1: Meet Massimo Ferraris, IT Domain Manager
When we talk about trade credit insurance, we usually think about risks, clauses, exposure and other guarantees.... but not necessarily about new technologies, Data, (and even less!) AI? Well, did you know that Coface has been managing data since... 1946?!
Risk Dashboard
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Coface Podcast
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Online services for customers and brokers
- Customer Portal - Cofanet
Customer Portal - CofaNet
Coface online platform for managing your trade receivables. Full monitoring of your risks. Direct access to all tools according to your contracts.
- Broker Portal
Broker Portal
Platform dedicated to brokers for monitoring your business and managing your customer portfolio (in all countries where legally available).
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ICON
Icon is the business information solution designed to help you better understand risk. Learn how to identify the financial situation of your partners and customers.
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API Portal
Stop juggling between software applications. Explore Coface API Catalogue and Integrated Solutions for Icon by Coface and trade credit insurance.