Extended short
term credit insurance from ECGD available now
Many more British exporters, including many SMEs, are now
eligible to apply for short term credit insurance from ECGD, the
UK export credit agency.
ECGD's short term insurance has previously only been
available for capital exports, making it of interest mainly to
large exporters.
In the white paper Trade and Investment for Growth the Government
announced that this would be extended to include finished
manufactures and intermediate goods. The contract value can be as
low as £20,000.
Exporters who want to know more about this new support from ECGD
should call the ECGD customer helpline on 020 7512 7887 or look at
www.ecgd.gov.uk.
Notes to editors
ECGD, the Export Credits Guarantee Department, is the UK export
credit agency. ECGD works with exporters, project sponsors, banks
and buyers to help UK exporters by providing insurance against
non-payment risks to UK exporters and guarantees for bank loans to
facilitate the arranging of finance to buyers of UK goods. It also
provides insurance against political risks to UK investors in
overseas markets.
Media enquiries to Steve Roberts-Mee.
Contacts:
NDS Enquiries
Phone: For enquiries please contact the issuing dept
ndsenquiries@coi.gsi.gov.uk
Steve Roberts-Mee
Phone: Tel: 020 7512 7319
Mobile: 07990 887852
Steve.Roberts-Mee@ecgd.gsi.gov.uk