first ECA to develop a Sharia Compliant solution for short term credit insurance (awarded by CFI.co in 2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nECI supports the growth prospects of local businesses looking to expand internationally, particularly in high-growth emerging markets. It offers exporters and re-exporters peace of mind with credit insurance solutions that protect against the potential insolvency or delinquency of buyers. Local investors can insure their foreign investments and projects against non-commercial and political risks. It works with local and international banks and financial institutions to provide factoring insurance, loss payee guarantees, letter-of-credit confirmations and surety bonds \u2014 which can help unlock funding opportunities, supported by its rating AA- from Fitch, reconfirmed for the third consecutive year in October 2021. It collaborates with private credit insurers to offer \u201ctop-up\u201d plans for businesses with existing policies looking to increase a buyer\u2019s credit limit. It levers a global network of more than 320 million businesses to bolster international relations, enhance trading opportunities and deliver market insights. Businesses can book an. Over the past four years, ECI has facilitated over $572m (2.1 billion Emirati dirhams) to support SME trade finance. The listed company is owned by the UAE federal government and the emirate governments of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. The CFI.co jury announces Etihad Credit Insurance, a repeat programme winner, as the recipient of the 2021 Most Innovative Finance Solutions (Middle East) award.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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