Economic Insights & B2B Trade Risk Management

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Economist Insights

Read the latest blog posts from Françoise Huang, Senior Economist for Asia Pacific and Global Trade

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Read about interviews and economic insights from some of our Allianz Trade experts.

Risk Management

Learn how to manage risk and protect your business.

Allianz Trade is the worldwide leader of credit insurer in trade credit insurance and offers expert solutions such as accounts receivable insurance, business debt collection, bad debt protection, trade credit, trade credit management, cash flow management, xol, debtor insurance, collect overdue payments, late payments and unpaid invoices. Our mission is to help customers globally to avoid trade risk, trade wisely and develop their business safely.

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How Allianz Trade Supports Business Growth with Confidence

Learn how Allianz Trade's credit insurance helps businesses achieve sustainable growth by ensuring predictable payments and managing buyer risks.

The fifth consecutive year: Global insolvencies set to hit a record high through 2026

The global business environment faces a prolonged period of elevated risk. Allianz Research expects global business insolvencies to rise by +6% in 2025, and again by +5% in 2026, before a modest decline in 2027. This marks the fifth consecutive year of increases, pushing global bankruptcies +24% above the pre-pandemic average. This sustained surge is driven primarily by North America and Asia, underscoring the necessity for robust credit risk management.

Trade war fallout: Who bears the risk of US tariffs, and why is Europe exposed

The trade war initiated by the Trump administration's sweeping import duties (an effective rate of 11% by August 2025 ) has reshaped global trade flows without yet triggering the mass insolvency wave many feared in the US. However, the reprieve is temporary, and the risk has simply been delayed, not dodged. This deep dive explores the mechanism that shielded the US and reveals the significant financial burden now shifting to export-driven economies, particularly in Europe.

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