Non-Payment Protection
Coverage for eligible losses arising from insolvency, protracted default and other insured non-payment events.
Securing your global trade
Trade Credit Insurance for safer, stronger business growth.
ECB Trade Insurance provides trade credit insurance, bonds, guarantees and risk solutions to support exporters, importers, contractors and businesses across domestic and international markets.
Commercial risk protectionProject & contract assuranceCross-border trade support
About ECB Trade Insurance
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Your trade risk protection partner.
ECB Trade Insurance supports companies engaged in export, import, project delivery and domestic trade. Our solutions are structured to help clients manage commercial and non-commercial risks, protect receivables, strengthen contractual confidence and support sustainable business growth.
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Protect cash flowReduce the financial impact of covered buyer non-payment.
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Support access to financeInsured receivables may strengthen financing discussions with lenders.
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Trade with greater confidenceCredit assessment and monitoring can support better risk decisions.
Core Protection
Trade Credit Insurance built around your receivables.
When customers buy on credit terms, payment risk can directly affect working capital and profitability. Trade Credit Insurance is designed to protect eligible receivables against defined commercial and political risks, subject to policy terms, approved limits and underwriting.
Credit Risk Assessment
Assessment and ongoing monitoring of approved buyers to support better credit decisions and early warning awareness.
Political Risk Insurance
Protection for eligible cross-border exposures affected by defined political and non-commercial events.
Invoice Discounting Insurance
Insurance structures intended to protect eligible discounted receivables against covered payment default risk.
Marine & Goods in Transit
Insurance support for eligible cargo movement, transport and transit risks associated with domestic and international trade.
Project Financing Insurance
Risk solutions for investors, financiers and sponsors with eligible project and country exposures.
Bonds & Guarantees
Secure project obligations with the right bond structure.
ECB provides bond and guarantee support for eligible contractual obligations. Each facility is subject to underwriting, documentation, counterparty assessment and applicable policy or guarantee conditions.
Request Bond SupportPerformance BondAssurance supporting performance obligations under eligible contracts.
Advance Payment BondSecurity for repayment of covered advance payments where contractual obligations are not fulfilled.
Bid / Tender BondAssurance that an awarded bidder will enter into the contract and provide required security.
Surety & Construction BondsContractual security tailored to eligible construction and project requirements.
Customs BondsSupport for eligible customs obligations, including CB3, CB4 and CB6 structures.
LC Confirmation CoverRisk cover related to eligible letter-of-credit exposures.
How it works
Trade credit protection in three clear stages.
Our process helps clients identify the credit exposure, structure appropriate protection and respond when a covered payment default occurs.
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Exporter / Seller
You supply goods or services on agreed credit terms, creating a receivable and a potential payment risk.
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ECB Trade Insurance
Eligible buyers and exposures are assessed, approved limits are monitored and policy protection is arranged.
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Customer / Buyer
If an insured default occurs, the claim is reviewed and handled in line with the policy conditions and supporting documentation.
Claims Support
Clear guidance when a buyer fails to pay.
Notify our Claims Department as soon as you become aware of a non-payment event or potential insured risk. Early notification helps preserve options and supports efficient claims handling.
1. Notify ECBReport the event promptly.
2. Prepare documentsInvoice, contract, delivery evidence, communications, buyer information and payment history.
3. Submit claim formComplete the required claim documentation accurately.
4. Review & evaluationOur claims team assesses coverage and may request additional information.
5. Approval & settlementApproved claims are handled according to policy terms.
6. Ongoing supportOur team remains available throughout the process.
Request Coverage
Tell us what you need to protect.
Share a few details about your business, buyer, contract or project and our team can guide you on the information required for assessment.
OfficeHaidery Plaza, First Floor
Posta City Center, Dar es Salaam
Tanzania, East Africa
Posta City Center, Dar es Salaam
Tanzania, East Africa
Telephone+255 (02) 221 13860
Email[email protected]