Credit Insurance Market Survey

Credit Insurance Market survey

2 01 9 CREDIT INSURANCE Market 2019 INSURERS & SHARES

MARKET SHARE

The trade credit insurance market remains very 2018 (source: www.icisa.org). Euler Hermes remains the oligopolistic and the Top 3 «global» insurers represent leading credit insurance carrier with 34.1% of market more than 75% of the total premium. ICISA estimates share followed by Atradius 24.6%, and Coface with a total market size around €6.7 billion in premium in 17.1% as of December 31st 2018.

17,3% 34,1%

• Euler Hermes 24,3% • Atradius 24,6% • Others • Coface

This calculation is an estimate by AU Group, excluding China Export insurance company which achieved a turnover of approximatively & Credit Insurance Corporation (“Sinosure”), the public Chinese €1.4 bn (2016 figures, total short term premium).

TYPES OF INSURERS

The International Credit Insurer & Surety Association “Niche” insurers, characterised by expertise in: (ICISA) comprises more than 50 members that provide ➤ particular products: Excess of loss, shared excess Trade Credit Insurance535 402 across the world. However, two cover, top-up, single risk (e.g.: AIG, Chubb, Garant, Nexus, main categories of insurers can be distinguished: “Global” 600000 466 379 Liberty Mutual, Lloyd’s, Markel, QBE, Tokio Marine, XL and “Niche” insurers. Catlin, Zurich etc.) 500000 335 270 ➤ certain geographical areas (e.g.: ATI, Cesce, Credendo, “Global” insurers, characterised by: FCIA, ICIC, QBE, Sace etc.) 400000 ➤ a strong international presence ➤ different types of risk: political risk, non-transfer 300000➤ detailed information on a very large number of buyers (e.g.: Garant, Beazley, Liberty Mutual, Lloyd’s, Zurich...) in their global databases • Atradius 200000➤ global capabilities in providing credit• Coface management services • Euler Hermes 100000 Leading insurers in this category are: Atradius, Coface, Euler 0Hermes. Turnover per capita

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Atradius Coface Euler Hermes 140 130 120 110 100 Proﬁtability level 90 80 70 60 50 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 23% 25%

• Atradius 35% 17% • Coface • Euler Hermes • Others

Credit Insurance Market 2019 TRENDS & FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

TURNOVER OF THE MAIN INSURERS (M€)

2 705 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018

2500

1 898 2000

1 385 1500

1000

500

0 Atradius Coface Euler Hermes

The trade credit market has returned to growth and ➤ Coface is back to growth and has fully succeeded all the main insurers are showing good performance in its turnaround: +2,2% (+4.6% at constant scope and following the trend of the overall market. FX rate). It has shown a good performance in emerging market (Mediterranean & Africa +6,4%) and a solid ➤ Atradius continues its very regular growth over the past 5 years. The improvement of its Trade Credit growth of its clients’ business. Insurance activity has been consistent in all regions of ➤ Euler Hermes posted the best performance: +5,4% the world, with their “Global” business unit (in charge of (+7% at constant scope and FX) reaching 2,7 billion international groups) has excelled in 2018. euros in revenues. Their new business result has been higher than ever, combined with dynamic organic growth and strong policy retention. 431 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 Turnover variation 2018 vs 2017 Calculated growth

300 Atradius 3,3% Coface 2,2% 203 Euler Hermes 5,4% 200 122

100

0 Atradius Coface Euler Hermes

-100

-200

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• Atradius 35% 17% • Coface • Euler Hermes • Others

2 705 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018

2500

1 898 2000

1 385 1500

1000

500

0 CreditAtradius InsuranCofacece Market Euler2019 Hermes TRENDS & FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

NET PROFIT (M€)

431 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018

300

203 200 122

100

0 Atradius Coface Euler Hermes

-100

-200

The “big three” presented strong profitability the last few ➤ Euler Hermes profit has increased dramatically to years with all showing better results in 2018 than in 2017. €431M, being not only the highest in the industry, but the highest in Euler Hermes’ history. This excellent perfor- ➤ Atradius posted a result of €203M, +8,8% compared to 2017 and only slightly lower than in 2016 (€212M); mance is visible in its net profitability ratio of15,9% . its net profitability ratio (= NPAT / TURNOVER) shows a good level of 10,7%. ➤ In 2017, Coface’s profitability had already doubled from €42M in 2016 to €83M. This year the increase in PBT is equally impressive reaching +48% and €122M. This comes as a result of their restructuring plans and reduces the gap with its competitors. However, its net profitability ratio remains the weakest among the insurers at8.8% .

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• Euler Hermes 24,3% • Atradius 24,6% • Others • Coface

535 402

600000 466 379

500000 335 270

400000

300000 • Atradius 200000 • Coface • Euler Hermes 100000

0 Turnover per capita

CREDIT INSURANCE Market 2019 MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE

NET COMBINED RATIO (in%)

Atradius Coface Euler Hermes 140 130 120 110 100 Proﬁtability level 90 17,3% 80 34,1% 70 60 50 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

➤ The insurers’ profitability is determined by their Loss ➤ The top 3 insurers are showing close results in 2018, Ratio (claims/premiums) and their Combined Ratio (Loss but Atradius heads its competitors with a net combined • Euler Hermes ratio plus overhead expenses). During the financial crisis, ratio of 76,7% 24,3% • Atradius insurers were shaken by increased payment defaults, 24,6% • Others Coface bankruptcies and the resulting claims paid to their insureds. Net Combined • Atradius Coface Euler Hermes ➤ The theoretical break-even point of the combined ratio ratio (in%) is an estimated 100% (above which Insurers consider 2014 78,4 79,7 75,4 that their operations generate a loss). 2015 77,9 83,1 80,1 2016 77,4 97,4 79,8 2017 75,5 86,5 80,5 2018 76,7 79,6 77,9

HEADCOUNT

535 402

Underwriters Atradius Coface Euler Hermes 600000 466 379 Numbers employed 3 545 4 131 5 800 500000 Turnover per capita 535 402 335 270 466 379 335 270

400000 The headcount to revenue ratio reflects the company’s productivity. Atradius is the company presenting the best combined ratio and 300000 turnover per capita. Atradius • 200000 • Coface • Euler Hermes 100000

0 Turnover per capita

Atradius Coface Euler Hermes 140 130 120 110 100 Proﬁtability level 90 80 70 60 50 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 CREDIT INSURANCE Market 2019 FINANCIAL RATING (update MAY 2019)

Financial rating of the top insurers

Financial Strength Rating Companies Standar & Poors Moody’s Fitch A.M. Best

A+ A2 A+ A AIG outlook stable outlook stable outlook Negative outlook stable

A2 A Atradius outlook stable outlook stable

AA A++ CHUBB outlook stable outlook stable

A2 AA- COFACE outlook stable outlook stable

A- CREDENDO outlook stable

AA Aa3 A+ EULER HERMES outlook stable outlook stable outlook stable

A A2 A LIBERTY MUTUAL outlook stable outlook stable outlook stable

A A2 A MARKEL outlook stable outlook stable outlook stable

A+ A1 A+ A QBE outlook stable outlook stable outlook stable outlook stable

AA- Aa3 A+ ZURICH outlook stable outlook stable outlook stable

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