About Us

Supporting our customers' growth, wherever they trade in the world, by delivering local expertise in receivables management.

What we do

Our position as one of the world’s leading commercial debt collection firms is rooted in our commitment to understand and work alongside our customers and to tailor our services to meet their needs.

Achievements

96%

Coverage of the globe

€990

million total debt placed

40+

Presence in countries

1925

We have been around since

History

Atradius Collections is part of a well-established global business that has been promoting secure trade through quality credit insurance and credit management services for more than 90 years.

Nederlandsche Credietverzekering Maatschappij (NCM), one of the first companies to become Atradius, was founded in the Netherlands.

1925

Crédito y Caución was founded in Spain, before organically growing to become the dominant credit insurer and surety company on the Iberian Peninsula.

1929

NCM partnered with the Dutch government to provide export credit services to Dutch companies on behalf of the Dutch State. This relationship still exists today through our affiliate Atradius Dutch State Business.

1932

Gerling-Konzern Speziale Kreditversicherung (Gerling Credit) was established in Germany.

1954

Gerling Credit and NCM merged to become GERLING NCM.

2001

GERLING NCM rebranded to become Atradius. At the same time Swiss Re, Deutsche Bank, Sal. Oppenheim, Seguros Catalana Occidente and Crédito y Caución replaced Gerling Group as shareholders.

2004

Grupo Catalana Occidente S.A. became the major shareholder of Atradius and Atradius teamed up with Crédito y Caución to further strengthen its position in global credit insurance markets.

2008

We are one of the world’s leading credit insurance companies, a trusted provider of trade credit insurance, surety and collections services in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Today

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Management team

Our Executive Management Team is responsible for developing and driving the aims, strategy, quality of service and business results of Atradius Collections throughout the world.