Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corp

  A statutory body established in 1966, the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation aims at encouraging and supporting export trade by providing Hong Kong exporters with insurance protection against pre- and post-shipment non-payment risks arising from commercial and political events. The ECIC is required to operate in accordance with the requirements laid down in the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation Ordinance (Chapter 1115). Its contingent liability under contracts of insurance is guaranteed by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, with the statutory maximum liability currently standing at $55 billion.   The ECIC provides a wide range of insurance facilities to Hong Kong exporters of goods and services who trade with overseas buyers and clients on credit terms, usually for credit periods of up to 180 days. Its services cover not only exports and re-exports from Hong Kong, but also offshore shipments transported directly from suppliers to buyers without passing through Hong Kong. The maximum indemnity provided is 90% of the credit limit. 

Export Credit Insurance

The HKECIC was established in 1966 under the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation Ordinance (Chapter 1115). Through the provision of export credit insurance services, the HKECIC protects Hong Kong exporters who trade on credit terms with overseas buyers against non-payment risks and helps them conduct export business in a prudent manner. The HKSAR Government provides a guarantee of $55 billion for the HKECIC’s contingent liability. 

Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation 

To assist Hong Kong exporters in managing credit risks for their overseas businesses, the ECIC is now providing online free quotation for exporters to enjoy free credit checks on buyers on its one-stop online platform EC-link. For more details, please visit EC-link at www.ec-link.com.hk.


Online Free Quotation on EC-link

Protection against Pre-shipment and Post-shipment Risks Policyholder who wants to seek protection for pre-shipment risks needs to take out an insurance policy that provides pre-shipment cover. The policy must be in place before the sales contract to be insured is confirmedPolicyholder needs to insure both pre- and post-shipment risks of the buyer at the same timePolicyholder who trades with buyer on Letter of credit or advance payment needs to insure pre-shipment risks onlyPolicyholder must export the goods within a period of six months from the date of insurable contract 

Protection against Pre-shipment and Post-shipment Risks

  The Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation (ECIC) offers each Hong Kong exporter three free credit assessments and buyers’ consulting services. ECIC has a professional, analytical and responsible team that offers exporters industrial evaluation on their businesses, thus giving them peace of mind. Follow a simple procedure by providing the buyer’s name and address to enjoy the service. Offers each Hong Kong exporter three free credit assessments and buyers’ consulting services.Has a professional team that offers exporters industrial evaluation on their businesses.

Free Credit Assessment and Consultation Service

    For all events of loss, the maximum indemnity provided is 90% of the credit limit.    The ECIC provides buyer credit checking and assessment. The credit information is regularly updated to monitor the risks.    With a worldwide network of lawyers and debt collectors available to call on, the ECIC is in a strong position to assist policyholders in solving payment problems and to advise them on practical actions for preventing or minimizing losses.    Insurance policies issued by the ECIC are accepted by the banking community as useful collateral for discounting export bills. The protection accorded to a policyholder may be extended to the policyholder bank by a letter of authority, which enables claims to be paid directly to the bank and can be instrumental in helping policyholders obtain banking facilities.

Major Benefit

One premium, 120-day protection A simple online insurance to protect you against non-payment risks. Applicable to Hong Kong exporters with annual sales turnover of less than HK$30 million. Scope of Cover Cover buyers / clients on major overseas countries / markets Credit Limit Credit limit application per buyer / client up to HK$0.8 million Cover contract of sale with payment terms up to OA 90 days 120-day non-cancellable credit limit Policy Fee, Premium Rates and Indemnity Ratio No policy fee Fixed premium rate Indemnity ratio at 90% 

Online Micro-Business Policy

Besides insurance cover on the export of goods, the ECIC also have tailor-made insurance policies for Hong Kong service sectors to cater for their unique requirements. These policies protect exporters against non-payment risks when they render services to overseas clients on credit terms.	Freight forwarding services policy.	Hotel services policy.	Testing and inspection services policy.	Construction professional services policy.	Travel agent services policy.	Aircraft services policy.	Advertising services policy.	Specific management services policy.

Cover on Export of Service

Comprehensive Cover Policy The Comprehensive Cover Policy (CCP) is a Policy designed for Hong Kong exporters and manufacturers. The Policy provides cover not only for all your export business on credit terms with goods shipped from Hong Kong, but also those transported directly from suppliers'' countries to their destination without passing through Hong Kong. ECIC provides cover for such transactions under the Comprehensive Cover Policy (CCP) as long as you are the principal in the contract of sale. All protection commences from the date of shipment.  

 Comprehensive Cover Policy

Applicable to Hong Kong exporters with an annual sales turnover of less than HK$50 million Scope of Cover: Cover buyers / clients on overseas countries / markets Credit Limit: limit application per buyer / client up to HK$5 million Provide a fast-track approval process for credit limit application of HK$1 million or below Policy Fee, Premium Rates and Indemnity Ratio: No policy fee Premium rates are determined by the country / market group and payment terms Flexible indemnity ratio (60%, 70%, 80% or 90%) 

Small Business Policy

EC-link (www.ec-link.com.hk) is ECIC&rsquo;s one-stop online platform and facilitates the creation of electronic documents and the exchange of information with its customers. Through EC-link, exporters can submit online policy applications at anytime and anywhere. Policyholders can use this online platform to manage their policies, such as submitting credit limit applications, managing buyer portfolio, submission of shipment declarations and application of extension of due date and change of payment terms. Statistical reports are also available for further advanced analysis of business performance.


EC-link

One premium, 1-year protection Applicable to Hong Kong exporters with an annual sales turnover of less than HK$50 million Scope of Cover Cover buyers on major overseas countries / markets Credit limit Credit limit application per buyer up to HK$3 million Provide a fast-track approval process for credit limit application of HK$1 million or below Discretionary credit limit without approval Policy Fee, Premium Rates and Indemnity Ratio No policy fee Fixed premium rate Flexible indemnity ratio (50%, 60%, 70% or 80%) 

Self-Underwritten Policy (SUP)

   香港出口信用保險跼（信保跼）於1966年成立，是為香港出口商提供出口信用保險服務的法定机構，以保障出口商在付貨前後因商業或政治事故未能收回款項的風險，從而鼓勵及支援香港出口貿易。信保跼鬚根據《香港出口信用保險跼條例》（香港法例第1115章）的要求營運，併獲香港特憋行政區政府保證承擔信保跼根據保險合約所負的或有法律責任，現時法定最高負責額為400億港元。   信保跼為需放帳予海外買家或用戶的香港貨物或服務業出口商，就放帳期長達180天的交易提供一系列出口信用保險服務。信保跼除了承保在香港出口和轉口的貨物外，亦承保由供應商所在地不經香港而直接付運予買家的离岸貨運。信保跼保險設施的最高賠償率為信用限額的90%。  

出口信用保險

   一站式網上平檯「信保易」（www.ec-link.com.hk）有助信保跼與客戶之間建立電子文檔及交換資訊。出口商可以隨時隨地透過信保易投保，保戶則可使用這個平檯管理保單，例如提交信用限額申請、管理買傢組合的信用限額、申報貨運、申請延長付款限期或改變付款方式等。「信保易」更提供統計報告，輔助保戶分析業務表現。  

信保易－信保跼一站式網上平檯

風險保障：
   最高賠償率為百分之九十。  信貸管理：
   信保跼提供買傢信用調查及評估，並定期更新買傢資料，追蹤風險變化。  應收帳管理：
   信保跼與世界各地眾多律師及債務催收公司經常保持緊密聯繫，在解決付款睏難方面經驗豐富，可以協助保戶解決買傢拖欠款項的問題，並建議適當的措施以防止及減輕損失。  促進貿易融資：
   信保跼的保單普遍獲銀行接納為有效的出口票據貼現觝押品。保戶祇需透過授權書將保單的賠償權益轉予銀行，令銀行取得保單的保障，便有助取得出口融資。  

多重利益

HKECIC offers 20 additional free credit assessment service on bu yers from selected countries and regions to each Hong Kong exporter so as to encourage them to explore the potential markets in Mainland China, ASEAN and Middle East. 

20 Free buyer credit assessment service

   為協助香港出口商管理對外貿易的信用風險，信保跼正透過一站式網上平檯「信保易」提供免費網上報價服務，保戶可藉此享用免費買傢信用調查。  

「信保易」網上免費報價

信保跼除承保出口貨物外，亦為香港服務業度身訂造保單，以配合個別服務行業的需要。這些保單保障出口商以放帳形式提供出口服務予海外客戶而未能收回款項的風險。有關服務包括：
   貨運服務保單。   酒店服務保單。   測試及檢定服務保單。   建築及專業服務保單。   旅行社服務保單。   飛機服務保單。   廣告服務保單。   特定管理服務保單。  

承保服務出口

Euler Hermes Hong Kong Services Ltd

What is Trade Credit Insurance? Trade Credit Insurance protects businesses from non-payment of commercial debt. It covers your business-to-business accounts receivable. If you do not receive what you are owed due to a buyer's bankruptcy, insolvency or other issue, or if payment is very late, the insurance policy will reimburse you for a majority of the outstanding debt. This helps you protect your capital, maintain your cash flow and secure your earnings while extending your competitive credit terms and helping you access more attractive financing. With Trade Credit Insurance, you can reliably manage the commercial and political risks of trade that are beyond your control. It can help you feel secure in extending more credit to current customers or pursuing new, larger customers that would have otherwise seemed too risky. How does Trade Credit Insurance work?  Talk to us, find out about your customers' financial health and how you can grow your business with peace of mind. Company website: https://www.allianz-trade.com/en_HK.html Contact: Shirley Li 

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