PRESS RELEASE: Record USD 2.5 trillion of trade and investment supported by Berne Union insurers in 2018
A record USD 2.5 trillion of trade and investment was supported by credit and investment insurers of the Berne Union in 2018 – 13% of total cross-border merchandise trade . Insurers have paid claims in excess of USD 6 bn for the fourth consecutive year, with total indemnifications since the Global Financial Crisis now over USD 50 bn