Trade Safe

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An informative podcast series for trade credit professionals. Trade Safe captures conversations from around the globe with a wide array of WTW experts who will talk with industry colleagues on how organisations across all industry sectors can manage trade credit risk safely.

Episodes

  1. Why accurate credit data matters for multinationals

    09/11/2025

    Why accurate credit data matters for multinationals

    In this episode of Trade Safe, Burkhard Wittgen is joined by Jason Dworin and Reilly Jordan to discuss why accurate credit information is vital for multinationals in managing credit risk.  During the episode, they explore some of the common challenges multinationals face and share practical steps organizations can take to improve their credit risk management.

    14 min
  2. Credit insurance meets trade finance: the benefits of closer collaboration

    03/19/2025

    Credit insurance meets trade finance: the benefits of closer collaboration

    Join Burkhard Wittgen, Global Head of Multinational Trade Credit and Trade Finance, and Cruz Gonzalez, Global Head of Receivables and SCF, LST Europe, as they explore the benefits that closer collaboration between credit insurance and trade finance can bring for multinationals. During the episode, they discuss the impact of political and technological changes on global supply chains, the role of ESG criteria in insurance and the potential of AI to streamline credit insurance processes. They also share their perspectives on what the future may have in store for the credit insurance and trade finance markets, and why early collaboration between insurers and lenders is vital to optimize financing solutions and manage risks. Disclaimer WTW offers insurance-related services through its appropriately licensed and authorised companies in each country in which WTW operates. For further authorisation and regulatory details about our WTW legal entities, operating in your country, please refer to our WTW website. It is a regulatory requirement for us to consider our local licensing requirements. The information given in this publication is believed to be accurate at the date of publication shown at the top of this document. This information may have subsequently changed or have been superseded and should not be relied upon to be accurate or suitable after this date. This podcast offers a general overview of its subject matter. It does not necessarily address every aspect of its subject or every product available in the market and we disclaimer all liability to the fullest extent permitted by law. It is not intended to be, and should not be, used to replace specific advice relating to individual situations and we do not offer, and this should not be seen as, legal, accounting or tax advice. If you intend to take any action or make any decision on the basis of the content of this publication you should first seek specific advice from an appropriate professional. Some of the information in this publication may be compiled from third party sources we consider to be reliable, however we do not guarantee and are not responsible for the accuracy of such. The views expressed are not necessarily those of WTW. Copyright WTW 2025. All rights reserved.

    19 min
  3. Navigating claim denials: Causes and prevention strategies

    10/24/2024

    Navigating claim denials: Causes and prevention strategies

    Join Scott Pales, Senior Vice President, Political & Credit Risks, and Pieter Van Ede, Global Head of Trade Credit, as they explore common reasons for claim declinations in trade credit insurance. They also share practical advice on how insured clients can minimize loss and maximize their policy coverage by emphasizing the importance of the onboarding process, communication and clear understanding of the policy terms.

    29 min
  4. Navigating risk with trade credit in the food sector

    04/23/2024

    Navigating risk with trade credit in the food sector

    Join Scott Pales, Senior Vice President, Political & Credit Risks at WTW, and Niteen Joshi, CFO of Lincoln Provision, as Niteen shares his two decades of experience utilising trade credit in the meat industry. In the first episode of season two of Trade Safe, Niteen discusses how trade credit serves as a vital risk mitigation and credit management tool for businesses, particularly in managing domestic and international receivables. Gain insights into how trade credit not only safeguards against financial loss but also facilitates better credit decisions, increases sales opportunities, and provides seamless claim resolution. Discover why trade credit remains essential, whether in recessionary environments or during periods of market growth. Tune in to Trade Safe for a deep dive into the critical role of trade credit in safeguarding businesses across industry sectors.

    21 min
  5. Episode 3 - Best practices in insured AR financing

    12/07/2022

    Episode 3 - Best practices in insured AR financing

    Our third episode in the Trade Safe podcast series focuses on best practices in insured accounts receivable (AR) financing. Speakers Marilyn Blattner-Hoyle Global Head Trade Finance, Corporate Solutions, Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd Sanjeev Ganjoo Head of Global AR Financing, Citi Scott Pales Senior Vice President - Political & Credit Risks, WTW

    19 min
  6. Episode 2 - Exploring changing client behaviours

    12/07/2022

    Episode 2 - Exploring changing client behaviours

    Our second episode in the Trade Safe podcast series focuses on changing clients behaviours since the pandemic. Speakers Sanjeev Ganjoo Head of Global AR Financing, Citi Scott Pales Senior Vice President - Political & Credit Risks, WTW

    16 min
  7. Episode 1 - Welcome to Trade Safe

    12/07/2022

    Episode 1 - Welcome to Trade Safe

    We are delighted to launch the WTW Trade safe podcast series. The series will examine the world of international trade and receivables finance, discussing the latest trends and insights with global Trade Credit experts. In this first edition Sanjeev Ganjoo, Head of Global AR Financing, Citi joins our WTW host Scott Pales, Senior Vice President - Political & Credit Risks, to discuss the shift in client priorities post pandemic. Speakers Sanjeev Ganjoo Head of Global AR Financing, Citi Scott Pales Senior Vice President - Political & Credit Risks, WTW

    21 min
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About

An informative podcast series for trade credit professionals. Trade Safe captures conversations from around the globe with a wide array of WTW experts who will talk with industry colleagues on how organisations across all industry sectors can manage trade credit risk safely.

Information

  • Creator
    WTW
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 WTW - all rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Trade Safe