The BFM, in association with Euler Hermes, the world's leading provider of trade-related credit insurance solutions, launched a new simple credit insurance policy, to its members today.? It is designed to not only insure payments from UK customers but also the bad debts of overseas customers and in this respect help is given too on how to access information on exporting safely.? See here for further details.
Jackie Bazeley, Managing Director of the BFM said,
"British furniture is highly sought after world-wide, yet one of the biggest barriers to businesses entering the export market is the worry that they won't get paid and the administrative nightmare that results in collecting a bad debt. This product looks to address this issue by providing the protection and peace of mind businesses need when trading in unfamiliar territories, with BFM members receiving a number of added benefits."
Benefits for BFM members include:
?Access to 10 free credit opinions on some of your key clients
?A face to face no obligation consultation with a Credit Insurance Specialist
?Help with access to information on exporting safely
Melissa Dowle, Commercial Director for Euler Hermes in the UK said,
"In the current economic climate, credit insurance is vital. It helps protect you against the risk of bad debt. It means you can confidently get on with running your business, secure in the knowledge that if your customers don't pay, you're protected."
Simon Whittaker of Sagar Insurances, Insurance Broker to the BFM said,
"Credit Insurance is crucial in giving a business the breathing space they need to thrive. Sagar Insurances have worked hard with our partners to bring this policy to the furniture industry and BFM members in particular. Not only is it unique in that it is available to everyone but it's really straightforward in its operation too, with in-built flexibility for those policyholders that require wider cover."
