Transeuropa
Transeuropa
Every policy has exclusions. These are the ones clients ask about most for this type of cover. Exact terms always depend on the insurer and your specific policy wording.
Businesses needing to reassure a counterparty that payment is guaranteed if the primary agreement isn't honoured.
An SBLC only pays out on default. It isn't drawn down in the ordinary course of a transaction the way a documentary credit is.
A supplier wanted assurance before extending payment terms. An SBLC gave them a fallback guarantee, letting the deal proceed on more favourable terms.
What you gain by arranging this cover through a broker instead of buying it direct.
We approach the insurers on our panel that write this class of cover and bring their terms back side by side.
We read the limits, excesses and exclusions for you, so nothing in the small print catches you out later.
If you need to claim, we deal with the insurer on your behalf and push for a fair, prompt settlement.
Four steps from your first question to confirmed cover.
Answer a few questions online or by phone so we understand exactly what needs protecting.
Your broker goes to the insurers best suited to this type of risk and negotiates the terms.
You receive a clear summary of price, cover and exclusions for each option, with our recommendation.
Once you accept, we arrange the policy and send your schedule and documents the same day.
Trade contract or purchase order, company financials, and details of the counterparty the instrument is issued to.
We re-shop the market ahead of every renewal rather than letting this policy auto-renew at whatever price the insurer sets, and update your cover if your circumstances change mid-term.
Quick answers about placing this cover with us. For broker-wide questions, see our main FAQ.
Tell us what you need and we'll come back with real options from our panel, with no obligation to switch.
