Your partner for insuring Swiss export transactions
Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV supports Swiss companies with their export transactions. SERV:
- enables export transactions to be concluded with its insurance and guarantees,
- promotes the international competitiveness of the Swiss export industry,
- and helps to preserve and create jobs in Switzerland.
SERV services
Find out more about SERV’s services for exporters, financial institutions and major infrastructure projects.
Bangladesh at a crossroads
After the coup in Bangladesh, the political and economic future of the country is uncertain. The cover policy has therefore been reassessed.
Côte d’Ivoire: a robust and promising growth market
Côte d’Ivoire, the largest economy in West Africa, offers major opportunities for Swiss companies in the areas of infrastructure, healthcare and education. The business environment is becoming increasingly attractive, though it does still pose some challenges.
“Water for all” project in Côte d’Ivoire – SERV supports Swiss SMEs
SERV is supporting Swiss SMEs with the “Water for All” infrastructure project in Côte d’Ivoire. The aim of the project is to supply water to 6,000 communities.
Africa – a market of opportunities
The African economy is growing and still has great potential, particularly in infrastructure and energy. Swiss exporters can score points here with their expertise in specialised products. SERV is on hand as a guarantee partner for new business.
Adjustments to the GTC counter guarantee and the GTC contract bond insurance
SERV's GTC for the counter guarantee (GTC CG) and the GTC for contract bond insurance (GTC CB) have been adjusted slightly.
Update on country risk classifications
The following countries have been reassessed by the OECD Country Risk Experts Group.
Luca Albertoni has been elected as new member of the SERV Board of Directors
The Federal Council has elected Luca Albertoni as new member of the SERV Board of Directors.
An innovation from Switzerland: satellites based on 3D printing technology
The working capital facility insured by SERV provides SWISSto12 with flexible growth capital to meet strong demand for its small GEO satellite HummingSat.
Opportunities and risks when entering new markets
There are many different challenges facing the Swiss export industry. In our interview with Brigitte Brüngger, we find out how companies can mitigate these challenges and successfully tap into new markets.
SERV’s Annual Report: solid financial year 2023
SERV is publishing its Annual Report 2023 today.
Strategic objectives of the Federal Council for SERV for the period 2024-2027
On 15 December 2023, the Federal Council approved the strategic objectives of Swiss Export Risk Insurance for the period 2024 - 2027. It maintains the organisation's current direction.
SERV is introducing the 2023 Regulations on Premium Calculation and a new policy concept today
The previously announced new 2023 Regulations on Premium Calculation come into force today.
New OECD Arrangement rules to apply from 15 July 2023
The new rules of the “Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits” (Arrangement) will come into force on 15 July 2023.
SERV to introduce new Regulations on Premium Calculation
In order to give Swiss exporters the best possible support and promote their international competitiveness, SERV relies on premium revenues.
SERV-insured deal wins TXF Award
On 15 June 2023, SERV, together with its partners, won the “Overall Best Export Finance Deal of the Year” award at the TXF Global Conference 2023 in Lisbon.
Team Switzerland Infrastructure – leveraging synergies for the Swiss export industry
The huge global need for infrastructure investments is creating a wealth of opportunities for Swiss exporters.
SERV creates and preserves up to 21,000 jobs in Switzerland
SERV conducted a study on the export and employment effects.
Modernisation of the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits
The Participants to the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits have agreed the mod-ernisation of the Arrangement.
Client Success Stories
Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV supports and assists Swiss enterprises with everything from strategic direction through to the last payment for your export transaction. These success stories tell you how.
SERV events
SERV regularly organises trainings for their customers, as well as an annual customer event. In addition, SERV participates as a partner or with their speakers at other trade events, including fairs and exhibitions.