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Atradius reports profit of EUR 240.2 million for 2021. Insurance revenue surpasses EUR 2 billion milestone for the first time.

Creditsafe Nederland BV (part of Creditsafe Group), the global credit data and risk intelligence experts announces the acquisition of Graydon.

Amsterdam 25 January 2022 – The strong rebound in GDP across most of the world may prove to be more of a bounce than a movement.

20 January 2022 - A number of downside risks are expected to pose major challenges to the global Food & Beverages sector this year.

7 January 2022 - All across the developed world, the second Covid Christmas was expected to look much different than the first.

Amsterdam, 3 January 2022 - Following his resignation as CEO of GCO, Ignacio Álvarez has also stepped down as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Atradius N.V. with effect 31 December 2021.

Amsterdam, 1 December 2021 - In Eastern Europe, despite the challenges faced during the second year of the pandemic, payment practices hold steady.

24 November 2021- Dirk Hagener, Director Group Communication and Commercial Development explains how we use digital skills to serve our customers.

Amsterdam, 24 November 2021 - Deterioration of payment practices in Western Europe this year appears to have increased the demand for credit insurance.

24 November 2021 - Lockdowns triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic revealed to millions of workers that, thanks to digitalisation, working from home is not only possible, but desirable as well.

Amsterdam, 3 November 2021 - Atradius significantly expands its single transaction cover solution to over 130 buyer countries, targeting an emerging industry of digital B2B platforms.

Sant Cugat del Vallés, 28 October 2021 - The appointment, which will take effect from 1 January 2022, marks the beginning of an orderly handover process of the current CEO, Ignacio Álvarez.

The global economy is showing a robust recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, but downside risks remain

Atradius Payment Practices Barometer poll in the USMCA took the pulse of business health through the key performance indicators of credit management in the year following the outbreak of the pandemic.

Atradius Payment Practices Barometer survey shows scale of business stress as experts warn there may be worse to come.

A panel of experts debates how technology-driven innovation is currently impacting global trade and how businesses can make the most of future opportunities. Date: 5 May 2021 at 09:00 CET

Phasing out of aid packages and the normalization of the bankruptcy legislation expected to cause significant deterioration in global insolvency outlook this year.

Atradius looks at wider political risks and how businesses can overcome problems presented by tariffs and non-tariff political barriers.

Strong commitment to service delivers stable revenue.

Thought leaders from business and academia have addressed the uncertainty facing the international trade environment as it emerges from the Covid-19 economic crisis.

Speed of vaccinations will play major role in the recovery of the global economy this year.

With a focus on insolvency and default expectations, our team comments on the US economy, the impeachment trial, the pandemic, and global trade strategy.

The trade agreement provides for tariff-free bilateral trade in goods, but little is arranged for services, which cover 45% of overall UK external trade.

Thought leaders from business and academia will address the uncertainty facing the international trade environment as it emerges from the Covid-19 economic crisis

The credit insurance industry is evolving with the times. Technology has and continues to be one of the main drivers of this evolution.

Caution and innovation, an unlikely but important pairing as we enter the new year

International credit insurer Atradius extends its participation in the Dutch government's EUR 12 billion supplier credit reinsurance programme.

Cologne, 4 December 2020 - The international credit insurer Atradius extends its involvement in the federal government's protective umbrella for the supply chains of the German economy

Greatest challenges to profitability faced by European businesses in 2021: containing costs and fall in demand

Atradius expects 26% spike in insolvencies

USMCA businesses report rise in overdue invoices and cash flow issues in B2B payments survey

Today marks the 95th anniversary of Atradius, a date recognised by the Management Board as a significant milestone in the company’s history.

Adjustments to lockdowns and vaccine development will determine length of recession

As global recession looms, Asian businesses tighten their credit management processes in a bid to minimise bad debt risks.

Atradius' parent company, Grupo Catalana Occidente (GCO), has taken an active role in providing help and support for different communities affected by the coronavirus crisis.

Atradius year-end result increases 12.4% to EUR 227.7 million, insurance premium rises 6.7%

Business insolvencies in the UK are expected to increase further, up 7% or higher in 2020

Germany barely avoided a recession in Q3 of 2019, but manufacturing will contract this year, with increasing woes in the automotive, machines, and metals/steel industries.

Trade war driving growth in global trade into negative territory

Amsterdam, 31 October 2019 – From 1 January 2020, he will replace Isidoro Unda who has announced his departure after 12 years as the insurance company's Chief Executive Officer.

Western Europe is facing its first annual increase in insolvencies in years. 2019 is predicted to end with a 2.7% rise in insolvencies, a trend that is expected to continue in 2020

Atradius Trade Credit Insurance, Inc. has named today Gordon Cessford Regional Director of North America for Atradius. He succeeds David Huey, who held the position for the past five years.

A severe disruption of over USD 900 billion of the foreign trade of Eastern European businesses is forecast to cause an upswing in business failures in many economies in the region.

The shift towards electric cars and digital technologies, combined with global economic uncertainty, is placing pressure on smaller and weaker automotive suppliers.

Escalation of trade war could torpedo global trade to the tune of USD 1.5 trillion and spur a spike in insolvencies

International trade policies/disputes and a rise in insolvencies expected to negatively impact B2B payment behaviour

In Asia Pacific, the number of businesses taking a more strategic approach to credit management is increasing

Corporate insolvencies are forecast to increase in 2019 for the first time since the global crisis.

Atradius year-end result climbs 8.8% to EUR 202.7 million, premium revenue rises 3.8%