The credit insurance market is not widely known to the general public - and unknown is unloved. Nevertheless, credit insurance oils the wheels of trade by allowing businesses to grow their business safely - a fact that is often overlooked by the business community. Credit Insurance is a book that offers a better understanding of credit insurance activities and seeks to communicate them to the world of business. Credit Insurance clarifies the most important characteristics of credit insurance, focusing in particular on the private credit insurance market and the commercial, financial and economic importance of its products. It explains credit insurance practices and terminology in an easy and accessible manner, complete with numerous practical examples. Credit Insurance is compulsory reading for all companies who want to find out more about the ins and outs of this important market. Euler Hermes is the worldwide leader in credit insurance and one of the leaders in the areas of bonding, guarantees and collections. With 6,000+ employees in over 50 countries, Euler Hermes offers a complete range of services for the management of B-to-B trade receivables. Euler Hermes has developed a credit intelligence network that enables it to analyze the financial stability of 40+ million businesses across the globe. Euler Hermes, subsidiary of Allianz, is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris. The Group is rated AA- by Standard & Poor"s.