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Protectionism – Euler Hermes expects less than 0.5 pp increase in world import tariffs

May 11, 2018

Protectionism – Euler Hermes expects less than 0.5 pp increase in world import tariffs

Euler Hermes's latest analysis on protectionism: “Trade Games, Trade Feud or Trade War?” evaluates the impact of higher U.S. tariffs on global trade in 2018 and 2019. It defines three scenarios based on the rise of the average U.S. import tariff and different levels of retaliation among major trade partners.

Insurance markets 2017: 80 percent of growth comes from emerging economies

Apr 26, 2018

Insurance markets in 2017

According to projections by Allianz Research, the global premium volume last year rose to a new record sum of 3.66 trillion euros (excluding health insurance). Compared to 2016, the nominal increase adjusted for exchange rate effects is 3.7 percent.

Euler Hermes' Q1 2018 country risk ratings: 5 upgrades and 3 downgrades

Apr 05, 2018

Euler Hermes' Q1 2018 country risk ratings: 5 upgrades and 3 downgrades

Euler Hermes, the worldwide leader in credit insurance, publishes its Q1 2018 country and sector risks ratings. Euler Hermes monitors 242 countries and territories using about 40 short-term and medium-term indicators to measure the risk of payment disruptions in a given country that are outside the control of companies. Overall, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt and Russia’s ratings were upgraded, while Romania, Algeria and Tunisia’s ratings were downgraded. 

Allianz Artificial Intelligence Report

Mar 22, 2018

Allianz Artificial Intelligence Report

In a new report, insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) identifies both the benefits and emerging risk concerns around the growing implementation of AI in society and industry, including in the insurance sector. AI, also referred to as machine learning, is essentially software that is able to think and learn like a human. 

Euro Monitor 2017: Economic tailwind but reluctance to reform

Mar 21, 2018

Economic tailwind but reluctance to reform

From an economic point of view, the eurozone could hardly be in better shape than it is today. The upswing seems likely to continue, the peak has just begun. This development is reflected in the results of this year's Euro Monitor, with which we measure the state of the euro economies on the basis of 20 indicators every year. 

Enabling Digitalization Index 2018: Measuring digitagility

Mar 15, 2018

Enabling Digitalization Index 2018: Measuring digitagility

Euler Hermes presents its Enabling Digitalization Index (EDI) 2018, which illustrates each country’s ability to provide the necessary environment for business to succeed in an increasingly digitalized global economy. The United States, Germany and the Netherlands make the top three of the 2018 EDI ranking. 

European Reunion: 10 ideas for a stronger Europe

Feb 21, 2018

European Reunion

The past decade has been rough for the European Union. EU’s big two, France and Germany, now have an opportunity to strengthen the region. Allianz Research offers 10 ideas...

Dangerous Distractions

Feb 09, 2018

Dangerous Distractions

When it comes to road safety, in-car technology is proving to be more dangerous than alcohol in many countries as it distracts drivers from keeping a careful eye on the road, finds a study by Allianz Center for Technology (AZT)...

Western Europe the good pupil in debt collection, shows Euler Hermes report

Feb 01, 2018

Western Europe: the good pupil in debt collection

Euler Hermes’ “2018 Collection Complexity Score and Rating” aims at measuring the level of complexity relating to international debt collection procedures within each of the 50 countries taken into consideration. Three main factors were analyzed: local payment practices, local court proceedings and local insolvency proceedings. It therefore provides a simple assessment of debt collection proceedings in each country, helping to support decisions and manage expectations when trading internationally.

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