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
From the production phase to the payment of the final instalment : SERV provides comprehensive insurance cover for the export of consumer goods, services and capital goods, covering the entire term of an export transaction.
Find out more about SERV’s services for exporters, financial institutions and major infrastructure projects.
SERV News
Here you can find the latest news and updates, as well as comprehensive background information about SERV – all at a glance.
New country risk classifications from July 2025
The OECD Country Risk Experts Group has reassessed the following countries: Bangladesh, Mongolia and Senegal.
International comparison of SERV: efficient but operating within a tight legal framework
SERV had an international benchmarking study carried out. The study compared SERV with 17 other public export credit agencies (ECAs) on the basis of 20 indicators relating to a range of key areas.
Adjustment of cover policy for Senegal
The SERV Insurance Committee has redefined Senegal’s cover policy. The new cover policy defined by the Insurance Committee takes account of the ongoing strained financial situation.
Now you can start your secure export transaction even more quickly – with the SERV counter guarantee
Order processing is now a lot faster for counter guarantees under CHF 800 000. SERV can now issue the requisite cover commitment within five working days by means of a simplified risk assessment. This is contingent on having a complete and correctly submitted application. Markus Löbke, a risk analysis expert, explains how the risk analysis works.
How Swiss companies stay successful over the long term in challenging times
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and climate transformation, the Swiss export industry now faces another challenge. Find out more about how companies can tap into new markets while the global economy enters a critical phase and the US loses reliability as an important trading partner.
SERV supports urban ropeway project in India
The Swiss company Bartholet Maschinenbau AG is building the first urban ropeway in Varanasi. In this interview, Andreas Oel provides fascinating insights into the challenges of the project and its successful implementation.
Annual Report 2024
SERV closes its 18th financial year with a pleasing net income of CHF 98.9 million.
How Swiss SMEs make the leap to global large projects
Find out how SERV paves the way for Swiss companies to bid for international projects.
How do you carry out a risk analysis for a film production?
Sina Guffarth is a risk analysis expert and corporate analyst at SERV. In this interview, we join her for a look behind the scenes.
Update on country risk classifications
The following countries have been reassessed by the OECD Country Risk Experts Group.
The risk-conscious route to success in elite sport: making it happen
Dominique Gisin explains what it takes to be successful in elite sport.
Risks are our job
Risks are our job: we have been assisting companies by covering a wide range of risks and supporting them throughout the entire duration of their export transactions for nine decades.
Update on country risk classifications
The following countries have been reassessed by the OECD Country Risk Experts Group.
Dealing with the Non-Marketable
SERV presents a whitepaper on how ECAs can assess illiquid risks of export finance insurance in a mathematically consistent and fair manner.
“We prefer to rely on human intelligence.”
Yvonne Pusch (CFO) on digital transformation and risk management at SERV.
Update on cover policy for Bangladesh
The new cover policy takes into account the continued heightened political uncertainty and the strained financial situation.
Textile industry in Benin: new factory promotes economic growth
In Benin, a pioneering project in the textile industry is taking shape: the construction of a textile factory designed to transform the economy and promote sustainable growth.
Morocco: a dynamic market for Swiss exporters
Morocco offers Swiss companies a wealth of attractive export opportunities in the areas of agriculture, water management and renewable energy. Exporters can capitalise on this potential despite the challenges.
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 organises training sessions for customers on its products and services, as well as various events. SERV also participates in trade events such as trade fairs and exhibitions as a partner or with its own presentations.