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First Brands bankruptcy – implications on trade credit insurance

Igor Zaks , CFA, President of Tenzor Ltd, published an article, First Brands bankruptcy – implications on trade credit insurance at BCR News, a leading receivables and trade finance publication After several years of strong results, trade credit insurance — a cornerstone of receivables finance — is entering a more complex phase. The recent bankruptcy of US auto-parts manufacturer First… Read More »First Brands bankruptcy – implications on trade credit insurance

Interview with Anil Berry, Allianz Trade by Igor Zaks, Tenzor Ltd

“With the rise of inflation there will be an increase in insolvencies of around 4% for the first time in two years, depending on how the war crisis develops over the coming months,” Anil Berry, Allianz Trade. In the run-up to BCR’s Receivables Finance International Convention (RFIx’22), Igor Zaks, President, Tenzor Ltd talks to Anil Berry, Group Board Member, Allianz… Read More »Interview with Anil Berry, Allianz Trade by Igor Zaks, Tenzor Ltd

Igor Zaks, President Tenzor Ltd interviews Richard Wulff, Executive Director, ICISA

“What you see now in SCF is the bigger concentration risk. And this is one of the reasons for the concentration in the trade credit insurance market,” Richard Wulff, Executive Director, ICISA. In the run up to the SCFS’22, Igor Zaks, President Tenzor Ltd, interviews Richard Wulff about the differences between the recent Covid crisis from GFC, the reasons for… Read More »Igor Zaks, President Tenzor Ltd interviews Richard Wulff, Executive Director, ICISA

Igor Zaks interviewed about credit insurance

Igor Zaks, President of Tenzor Ltd. gave an interview with Andriy Sichka about credit insurance. We took a deep dive into what the product does and how companies use or suppose to use it. We also debunked many misconceptions some credit managers have about it.

Greensill and insurers – the story is just beginning

Igor Zaks, Editorial Board Member of TRF News and President of Tenzor Ltd, explains the recent developments in Greensill case and how these impact the credit insurance industry. Insurance Claims As it just started to appear, most of the Greensill story followed the headlines, and new development occurred. January 13th, Credit Suisse announced it filed five insurance claims related to US$1.17bn in exposure… Read More »Greensill and insurers – the story is just beginning

Greensill: The lessons for credit insurers by Igor Zaks

Igor Zaks, President of Tenzor Ltd., published a new article in Berne Union Yearbook: Greensill: The lessons for credit insurers. It looks at the potential consequences of Greensill story for credit insurance, draws parallels with some aspects of the 2008 crisis, and investigates various steps the industry might take to mitigate the impact and turn the crisis into a great… Read More »Greensill: The lessons for credit insurers by Igor Zaks

Greensill: Lessons, impact, and opportunities for insurers

Igor Zaks, CFA, President of Tenzor Ltd., published an article, Greensill: Lessons, impact, and opportunities for insurers at The International Union of Credit and Investment Insurers, Berne Union.Greensill Capital’s recent problems have highlighted the many different products and industries that were somehow featured in its structures. Supply chain finance and credit insurance were dragged into the discussion. Based solely on public… Read More »Greensill: Lessons, impact, and opportunities for insurers

Igor Zaks presented at ExCred Americas 2020

Igor Zaks , President of Tenzor Ltd. presented at ExCred Americas 2020 a virtual conference organized by Informa 5-6 October 2020. Full recording of the ExCred session is available below: Igor spoke on an ExCred Panel on Credit Insurance: Short-term Credit Insurance – Challenges and Opportunities Impact of COVID-19 crisis on the market Private vs. public on short term market-… Read More »Igor Zaks presented at ExCred Americas 2020

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Igor Zaks to present at ExCred New York 2020

Igor Zaks (Zax), CFA, President of Tenzor Ltd, will present at ExCred New York 2020, a virtual conference organized by Informa 5-6 October 2020. Panel discussion Short-term Credit Insurance – Challenges and Opportunities Impact of COVID-19 crisis on the market Private vs. public on short term market- role of ECAs, government support, etc. Cancellable vs. non-cancellable limits – experience through… Read More »Igor Zaks to present at ExCred New York 2020