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Guide to Trade Credit Insurance

Learn about trade credit insurance including what it is, what’s covered, benefits and how it works.
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2024 Canadian Outlook

The Bank of Canada (BoC) drove interest rates up to multi-decade highs in 2022 and 2023, raising the overnight rate a total of 4.75% to 5.0% in the course of a year and a half. By comparison, the previous fastest hiking cycle started in 1997 and rose a mere 2.5% over the same amount of time.

How to Assess Country Risk

Before investing internationally, it’s important to evaluate country risk. Learn more about the factors to consider in a country risk assessment with Allianz Trade in Canada.

How to Assess Financial Risk

Mitigating financial risk is essential for the future health of your business. Learn more about how to assess financial risk with Allianz Trade in Canada.

Advanced Credit Risk Analysis Techniques

Credit risk analysis plays an important role in credit management. Learn how your business can take your credit risk analysis to the next level.
Accounts Receivable Insurance: Understanding the Benefits and Costs

Accounts Receivable Insurance: Definition & Costs

Not insuring your accounts receivables leaves a major asset unprotected. Learn how accounts receivable insurance coverage can help protect your company.
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How Long Does It Take Customers to Pay Invoices?

How Long Does It Take for Customers to Pay Invoices?

Allianz Trade's study found global average DSO was 65 days, a sign of companies becoming more cautious due to economic uncertainty.
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Trading in the SME Sector: Why Transparency is Key

With 30 million SMEs in the US, it’s not hard to see how a lack of transparency could inhibit trade and even cause the collapse of certain sectors. Fortunately, there are credit insurers to support ongoing trade and bring transparency.
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Explore the intricacies of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Expanding a business abroad can be both exciting and challenging. Find out how to expand your business internationally with Allianz Trade.
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8 Steps to Prepare for International Expansion

Expanding a business abroad can be both exciting and challenging. Find out how to expand your business internationally with Allianz Trade.
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What is political risk and how to Manage It?

Political risk can create a variety of challenges in international business. Discover political risk management strategies to protect your business.
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Protect Your Business Against Bad Debt Expense

Bad debt expenses are account receivables that are no longer collectible. Learn how to calculate bad debt and how to protect your business with Allianz Trade.
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Financial Risk Mitigation Strategies

Mitigating financial risk is essential for the future health of your business. Learn more about how to assess financial risk with Allianz Trade.
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Credit Risk Analysis Models

Credit risk analysis plays an important role in credit management. Learn how your business can take your credit risk analysis to the next level.
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