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Export Receivables Insurance

Export Development Canada (EDC)

Last Verified: 2005-12-05

Accounts Receivable Insurance (ARI) offers protection for your business against non-payment by your U.S. and foreign customers.

Eligibility Criteria

Canadian exporters.

Summary

 What are the benefits? 

  • Peace of mind - Coverage of up to 90% of losses due to non-payment resulting from a number of commercial and political risks;
  • Access more working capital – Banks may view EDC-insured accounts receivable as security against which to extend working capital;
  • Increase export sales – Gain new customers or maintain your customer base by providing more attractive payment terms or additional credit. 

Ontario Contact(s):
Ontario Region
Export Development Canada
Suite 1512
148 Fullarton Street
London, Ontario  N6A 5P3
Telephone: (519) 963-5400
Fax: (519) 963-5407
Toll-free (information): 1-866-278-2300
TTY (hearing impaired): 1-866-574-0451
E-mail: contactontario@edc.ca

Ontario Region
Export Development Canada
151 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 1K3
Telephone: (613) 597-8523
Fax: (613) 598-3811
Toll-free (information): 1-866-278-2300
TTY (hearing impaired): 1-866-574-0451
E-mail: contactontario@edc.ca

Ontario Region
Export Development Canada
Suite 810
150 York Street
P.O. Box 810
Toronto, Ontario  M5H 3S5
Telephone: (416) 640-7600
Fax: (416) 862-1267
Toll-free (information): 1-866-278-2300
TTY (hearing impaired): 1-866-574-0451
E-mail: contactontario@edc.ca


National Contact(s):
Emerging Exporters Team
Export Development Canada
151 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 1K3
Telephone: (613) 598-2500
Fax: (613) 598-6871
Toll-free (information): 1-866-283-2957
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-866-574-0451
TTY (hearing impaired): 1-866-574-0451
E-mail: export@edc.ca



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