In the
construction industry, we know that projects can often span months or years and will involve significant upfront costs. We also know that if your clients or customers find themselves struggling to pay your invoices, your construction company will soon begin to suffer, too.
This is where Trade
Credit Insurance provides a valuable financial safeguard. By protecting against client non-payment, it provides stability, resilience and peace of mind in an industry that is heavily impacted by economic shifts.
What is Trade Credit Insurance?
Trade Credit Insurance is a financial safeguard that protects businesses against losses from unpaid invoices due to customer non-payment or insolvency. It helps ensure steady cash flow and minimises financial risk, allowing companies to operate confidently and extend credit to new clients.
What does Trade Credit Insurance provide?
Construction projects require continuous funding for labour, materials and equipment. Trade Credit Insurance helps maintain consistent cash flow by covering outstanding payments if a client defaults, ensuring that businesses can sustain operations and avoid financial disruptions.
Long payment cycles are common in construction, often putting pressure on contractors and suppliers. Trade Credit Insurance minimises the risk associated with these extended terms, giving businesses the flexibility to take on larger projects without added financial worry.
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Encouragement of business expansion
With Trade Credit Insurance in place,
construction companies can confidently extend credit to new clients, including larger firms or projects with higher values. This coverage provides the security needed to pursue growth opportunities without fear of non-payment.
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Enhanced financing options
Having Trade Credit Insurance can improve a construction company's standing with banks and lenders, as insurers take on a portion of the credit risk. This improved financial position can lead to better financing terms and access to additional capital when needed.
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Financial stability in uncertain times
In an industry impacted by market volatility, Trade
Credit Insurance offers a safety net that protects businesses from unforeseen losses. This added security strengthens the company’s financial foundation, allowing it to weather downturns and continue thriving.
For construction firms, Trade Credit Insurance isn’t just a precaution—it’s a strategic tool that supports cash flow, enables growth and enhances financial resilience in a sector where stability is paramount for success. With this type of insurance supporting your business, you’ll have peace of mind that whatever faces your clients and customers, you’ll remain financially stable.
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Want to find out more? Let our experts at Ascend explore how Trade Credit insurance can help your business. Call us on 01245 449060 or email info@ascendbroking.co.uk.
