The International Credit Insurance & Surety Association (ICISA) proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary, marking a century of leadership in credit insurance and surety, and its enduring contribution to global trade, risk management, and economic resilience.
ICISA’s story began in 1926 with a first meeting of trade credit insurers in London. Evolving from that foundational moment, ICISA has served the global trade credit insurance and surety industry now for 100 years. The Association has played a vital role in promoting sound underwriting practices, fostering cooperation among members, and engaging with policymakers, regulators, and international institutions. With the vital support of our reinsurance members, the trade credit insurance and surety industry has supported hundreds of trillions of transactions over the past century.
Throughout its history, ICISA has represented the industry through periods of economic expansion, financial crises, and global change, helping ensure that businesses can trade with confidence, that public and private investment is secured, and that financial systems remain resilient.
“Insurance is fundamentally about long-term thinking. ICISA’s centenary is a testament to the strength, adaptability, and relevance of the trade credit insurance and surety industry through time,” said Executive Director of ICISA, Richard Wulff. “For 100 years, ICISA has brought members together to share expertise, respond to challenges, and support resilient trade and investment.”
To mark the centennial milestone, ICISA will host a series of events and initiatives throughout the year, including unique publications, special editions of committee meetings and the Annual General Meeting, as well as other events, reflecting on the Association’s history while focusing on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability, and the future of risk mitigation in our turbulent world.
As ICISA enters its second century, it remains committed to representing the interests of its members, strengthening dialogue with stakeholders, and supporting a stable and well-functioning global trade environment to the benefit of the economy.
