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A Government of India Enterprise  ·  Est. 1957

Comprehensive export credit risk insurance solutions protecting Indian exporters from commercial and political uncertainties across global markets.

Credit Risk Insurance
51 Offices Nationwide
IRDAI Regn. No. 124
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Empowering India's Export Growth Since 1957

ECGC Ltd. wholly owned by Government of India, was set up in 1957 with the objective of promoting exports from the country by providing Credit Risk Insurance and related services for exports.

The Company, headquartered in Mumbai, has a network of 51 offices across the country with Branches in major export centers. Over the years, the Company has designed different export credit risk insurance products to suit the requirements of Indian exporters and commercial banks extending export credit.

This booklet/brochure contains various export credit risk insurance products/covers available to the exporters. The Corporation also issues specific customised covers to the exporters to meet their individual needs.

1957
Year of Establishment
51+
Offices Nationwide
20+
Policy Products
100%
Govt. of India Owned

Risks Covered

Commercial Risks
  • Insolvency of the buyer.
  • Failure of the buyer to make the payment due within a specified period, normally 4 months from the due date.
  • Buyer’s failure to accept the goods, subject to certain conditions.
Political Risks
  • Imposition of restriction by the Government of the buyer’s country or any Government action which may block or delay the transfer of payment made by the buyer.
  • War, civil war, revolution or civil disturbances in the buyer’s country.
  • New Import restrictions or cancellation of a valid import license.
  • Interruption or diversion of voyage outside India resulting in payment of additional freight or insurance charges which cannot be recovered from the buyer.
  • Any other cause of loss occurring outside India, not normally insured by general insurers, and beyond the control of both the exporter and the buyer.

Risks Not Covered

  • Commercial disputes including quality disputes raised by the buyer, unless the exporter obtains a decree from a competent court of law in the buyer’s country in his favour.
  • Causes inherent in the nature of goods.
  • Buyer’s failure to obtain necessary import or exchange authorization from authorities in his country.
  • Insolvency or default of any agent of the exporter or of the collecting bank.
  • Loss or damage to goods which can be covered by general insurers.
  • Exchange rate fluctuation.
  • Failure of the exporter to fulfil the terms of the export contract of negligence on his part.

Short Term (ST) Cover

Declaration Based Covers

SCR

Shipment Comprehensive Risk Policy (SCR)

90% Cover12 MonthsWhole Turnover
EligibilityAnticipated annual export turnover > ₹5 Crore
Min. Premium₹10,000 (non-refundable)
Risks CoveredCommercial · Political · L/C Opening Bank
Exclusions PermittedShipments backed by L/C
  • Higher percentage of cover.
  • Competitive premium rate based on terms of payment and country classification.
  • Premium outgo is proportionate to actual exports turnover.
  • No Claim Bonus (NCB) of 5% subject to no claim, up to a maximum of 50%.
  • Discrepancy cover for L/C transactions subject to terms & conditions of policy.
  • Provision to cover buyers in Restricted Cover Category (RCC) country subject to specific approval.
  • Automatic cover for resale/reshipment up to 25% of Gross Invoice Value (GIV).
  • Availability of Discretionary Limits on buyers subject to terms & conditions of policy.
  • Cover for Merchanting trade with prior approval through an endorsement.
SEP

Small Exporters Policy (SEP)

95% / 100% Cover12 MonthsSmall Exporters
EligibilityExport turnover ≤ ₹5 Crore/year
Min. Premium₹5,000 (non-refundable)
Cover %95% Commercial · 100% Political
  • Higher Percentage of cover.
  • Competitive premium rate based on terms of payment and country classification.
  • Premium outgo is proportionate to actual exports turnover.
  • No Claim Bonus (NCB) of 5% subject to no claim, up to a maximum of 50%.
  • Discrepancy cover for L/C transaction subject to terms & conditions of policy.
  • Provision to cover buyers in Restricted Cover Category (RCC) country subject to specific approval.
  • Automatic cover for resale/reshipment up to 25% of the Gross Invoice Value (GIV).
  • Availability of Discretionary limits on buyers subject to terms & conditions of policy.
  • Cover for Merchanting trade with prior approval through an endorsement.
  • The normal waiting period for settlement of claims is reduced to two months.
ETP

Export Turnover Policy (ETP)

90% Cover12 MonthsLarge Exporters
EligibilityMin. annual net premium ₹20 Lakh
Min. Premium₹20 Lakh per year
Risks CoveredCommercial · Political · L/C Bank
  • Higher percentage of cover.
  • Competitive premium rate based on terms of payment and country classification.
  • Premium outgo is proportionate to actual exports turnover.
  • No Claim Bonus (NCB) of 5% subject to no claim, up to a maximum of 50%.
  • A Turnover Discount (TD) of up to 20% is available subject to certain conditions.
  • Discrepancy cover for L/C transactions subject to terms & conditions of policy.
  • Provision to cover buyers in Restricted Cover Category (RCC) country subject to specific approval.
  • Automatic cover for resale/reshipment up to 25% of Gross Invoice Value (GIV).
  • Availability of Higher Discretionary Limits on buyers subject to terms & conditions of policy.
  • Cover for Merchanting trade with prior approval through an endorsement.
BWP

Exports (Specific Buyer) Policy (BWP)

80% Cover12 MonthsAll Exporters
EligibilityAll categories of exporters
Processing Fee₹2,000 (non-refundable)
Risks CoveredCommercial · Political · L/C Bank
  • All shipments to the insured buyer are to declared.
  • Exports to other buyers are not required to be declared.
  • No Claim Bonus (NCB) of 5% subject to no claim, up to a maximum of 50%.
  • Separate Policy per buyer or (per buyer-per LC opening bank combination).
  • Selective buyer can be insured.
Not Available ForMerchanting Trade · RCC Country Buyers
SSP

Specific Shipments Policy (SSP)Consignment Exports (Global Entity) Policy

80% CoverPer ContractAll Exporters
PeriodEffective from date of policy upto last shipment date
Processing Fee₹2,000 (non-refundable)
Risks CoveredCommercial · Political · L/C Bank
  • Selection of specific exports transaction for Insurance cover.
  • Other exports are not required to be declared.
  • Non-renewable policy and no provision of No Claim Bonus (NCB).
  • Cover for Merchanting Trade with prior approval through an endorsement.
CGE

Consignment Exports(Global Entity) Policy (CGE)

90% / 80% Cover12 MonthsConsignment
Processing Fee₹4,000 (non-refundable)
Risks CoveredCommercial · Political · Insolvency on Global Entity
Cover %90% Standard Policyholder · 80% Others
  • Covers only the exports effected under consignment sale.
  • Extended period for realization up to 360 days.
  • Automatic cover on ultimate buyers up to discretionary limits subject to buyers being in a country placed in Open Cover category and not in the list of buyers on whom the Company has adverse information referred to as Buyer Specific Approval List (BSAL).
  • Commercial risk on the Global entity for insolvency is covered on conditions.
  • No Claim Bonus (NCB) of 5% subject to no claim, up to a maximum of 50%.
CSHA

Consignment Exports (Stock Holding) Policy (CSHA)

90% / 80% Cover12 MonthsConsignment
Processing Fee₹4,000 (non-refundable)
Risks CoveredCommercial on Agent & Buyers · Political
  • Covers only the exports effected under consignment sale.
  • Extended period for realization up to 360 days.
  • Automatic cover on ultimate buyers up to discretionary limits subject to buyers being in a country placed in Open Cover category and not in the list of buyers on whom the Company has adverse information referred to as Buyer Specific Approval List (BSAL).
  • Commercial risks on agents covered.
  • No Claim Bonus (NCB) of 5% subject to no claim, up to a maximum of 50%.

Exposure Based Covers

MBEP

Multi Buyer Exposure Policy (MBEP)

80% / 90% Cover12 MonthsMid & Large
Mid-SizeTurnover ₹20–100 Cr · Min. premium ₹6.5 Lakh
Large SizeTurnover ≥ ₹100 Cr · Min. premium ₹20 Lakh
Processing Fee₹10,000 (non-refundable)
Risks CoveredCommercial · Political · L/C Bank
  • Aggregate Loss Limit (ALL) shall not be less than 10% of insurable export turnover.
  • No Claim Bonus (NCB) of 5% subject to no claim, up to a maximum of 50%.
  • Upfront discount of 5% in case annual payment of premium in advance.
  • Automatic cover up to 10% of ALL is available on all buyers referred to as Single Loss Limit (SLL) under Large Size MBEP and 5% under Mid-Size MBEP, cover beyond 5% but up to 10% shall be available subject to prior approval on the buyer without any additional premium on receipt of credit limit application from the Policyholder.
  • Discrepancy cover for L/C transactions subject to terms & conditions of policy.
  • Automatic cover for resale/reshipment up to 25% of Gross Invoice Value (GIV).
  • All buyers in open cover countries are covered subject to terms & conditions of policy.
  • Premium is payable only on the ALL irrespective of number or value of shipments.
Not Available ForMerchanting Trade · RCC country buyers · BSAL buyers
GJD

MBEP (Gems,Jewellery & Diamond) (GJD)

70% / 60% Cover12 MonthsGJD Sector
EligibilityGJD exporters · Turnover ≥ ₹20 Cr · Bad debts ≤ 10% in last 3 yrs
Processing Fee₹10,000 via GJEPC with recommendation
Cover %70% (all countries) · 60% (UAE & HK)
Risks Covered Commercial · Political · L/C Bank
  • Aggregate Loss Limit (ALL) shall not exceed 10% of insurable export turnover with minimum and maximum cap of Rs.2 Crore and Rs.50 Crore respectively.
  • No Claim Bonus (NCB) of 5% subject to no claim, up to a maximum of 50%.
  • Automatic cover up to 5% of ALL is available on all buyers referred to as Single Loss Limit (SLL). Cover beyond 5% but up to 10% shall be available subject to prior approval on the buyer without any additional premium on receipt of credit limit application from the Policyholder.
  • Discrepancy cover for L/C transactions subject to terms & conditions of policy.
  • All buyers in open cover countries are covered subject to terms & conditions of policy.
  • Premium is payable only on the ALL irrespective of number or value of shipments.
Not Available For Associate/Sister concern buyers · Consignment sales · Merchanting Trade · Deemed Exports · Repudiation Risk · RCC/BSAL buyers
MEP

Micro Exporter Policy (MEP) erstwhile SME Policy (erstwhile SME)

90% Cover12 MonthsMicro Exporters
EligibilityExport turnover ≤ ₹1 Crore/year
Fee + Premium₹1,000 fee + ₹25,000 one-time premium
Risks CoveredCommercial · Political · L/C Bank
  • The Policy is easy to operate with low policy administration.
  • Submission of statement of exports only on renewal.
  • Cover is available on individual buyers referred to as Single Loss Limit for Rs. 5 Lakh and up to a Maximum Loss Limit (MLL) under the policy for Rs. 15 Lakh, subject to conditions.
  • Discrepancy cover for L/C transactions subject to certain conditions.
  • Extension in due date up to 180 days without prior approval of the Company.
  • Conversion from D/P to D/A without prior approval of the Company.
  • Automatic cover for resale/reshipment up to 25% of the Gross Invoice Value.
  • The normal waiting period for settlement of claims is reduced to two months.
Not Available For Merchanting Trade · Air shipments · Open Delivery terms · RCC/BSAL buyers
SBEP

Single Buyer Exposure Policy (SBEP)

80% / 90% Cover12 MonthsAll Exporters
Processing Fee₹2,000 (non-refundable)
90% CoverWith additional premium (WT policy holders only)
Risks CoveredCommercial · Political · L/C Bank
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  • Cover is available up to the Loss Limit approved on the buyer under the Policy.
  • No Claim Bonus (NCB) of 5% subject to no claim, up to a maximum of 50%.
  • Premium is payable only on the Loss Limit approved on the buyer, irrespective of the value or number of shipments effected to the buyer.
  • No monthly shipment declaration is required.
  • Policy with simplified procedure and rationalized premium.
  • Separate Policy per buyer.
  • Selective buyer can be insured.
Not Available For Merchanting Trade · RCC country buyers
DCIP

Domestic Credit Insurance – Policy (DCIP)

90% / 80% Cover12 MonthsDomestic + Export
EligibilityMin. 25% of total sales in exports; or combined domestic+export
Processing Fee₹15,000 (Turnover Policy)
Risks CoveredCommercial Risks / Buyer Risk
  • In respect of turnover-based cover and supplies on consignment basis:Higher percentage of cover. Competitive premium rate. Premium outgo is proportionate to actual turnover.
  • In respect of exposure-based cover: Aggregate Loss Limit (ALL) shall not be less than 10% of insurable export turnover under multi buyer exposure-based policies. Further, cover up to 10% of ALL shall be available on buyer, who is not in BSAL/SAL. Premium is payable only on the ALL irrespective of number or value of shipments. Selective buyer is allowed to be covered under single buyer exposure cover.
  • No Claim Bonus (NCB) of 5% subject to no claim, up to a maximum of 50%.

Services Policy

SRC

Export of Services(Comprehensive Risk) policy (SRC)

90% Cover12 MonthsServices
Risks CoveredCommercial · Political · L/C Bank
  • Cover can be either for political or comprehensive risks.
  • Cover for full insurable value including retention portion.
  • Premium can be paid in installments.
  • Reduced premium for projects funded by multi-lateral agencies.
  • Reduced loss coverage with proportionate reduction in premium.
SPP

Software Project Policy (SPP)

80% CoverPer ContractSoftware
Processing Fee₹2,000 (non-refundable)
Risks CoveredCommercial · Political · L/C Bank
  • Protection is available upto the Loss Limit approved on the buyer under the Policy.
  • Premium is payable only on the Loss Limit approved on the buyer, irrespective of the shipments effected to the buyer.
  • Separate Policy per buyer.
ITeS-MC

IT Enabled Services Policy( Multi Customer)

80% Cover12 MonthsIT / ITeS
Processing Fee₹10,000 (non-refundable)
Risks CoveredCommercial · Political · L/C Bank
  • This is a Standard Whole turnover Policy.
  • Option to pay the annual premium in advance is available in which case a 5% upfront discount in the standard premium rate is offered.
  • All buyers in open cover countries are covered subject to certain conditions.
  • Protection is available up to Aggregate Loss Limit (ALL) under the Policy and up to 10% of ALL on individual buyers referred to as Single Loss Limit (SLL), on conditions.
  • No Claim Bonus (NCB) of 5% subject to no claim, up to a maximum of 50%.
  • Premium is payable only on the ALL irrespective of the shipments effected under the policy.
ITeS-SC

IT Enabled Services Policy (Specific Customer)

80% Cover12 MonthsIT / ITeS
Processing Fee₹2,000 (non-refundable)
Risks CoveredCommercial · Political · L/C Bank
  • Protection is available up to the Loss Limit approved on the buyer under the Policy.
  • Premium is payable only on the Loss Limit approved on the buyer, irrespective of the shipments effected to the buyer.
  • Separate Policy per buyer.
  • No Claim Bonus (NCB) of 5% subject to no claim, up to a maximum of 50%.

Special Products

ERIC-INR

Export receivables (Factor’s risks) Insurance Agreement In INR (ERIC-INR)

90% Cover12 MonthsMSME Friendly
EligibilityAll manufacturer exporters incl. MSMEs · Not on SAL or RBI caution list
Processing Fee₹2,000 per proposal
Risks CoveredCommercial (Insolvency & Protracted Default) · Political
  • Processing fees of Rs. 2,000/- per proposal.
  • Premium is payable on the factored amount on all bills drawn on the approved exporter-buyer, on a monthly basis.
  • Minimum Premium shall be calculated on the projected amount of all the receivables under the exporter-buyer combination, based on the applicable premium rates. It is payable upfront and is non-refundable.
  • No stipulated Minimum Loss (ML).
  • Liability on any given buyer shall be up to an amount not exceeding the Insured percentage as applied on the amount of loss and further subject to the approved Insured Loss (Credit Limit).
  • Declaration for a month shall be submitted by 10th of the next month which shall include details of bills handled/factored, realized/recovered and overdue.
  • Lodgment of claim after 120 days from the due date but not exceeding one-year from the due date of payment.
MBEP-FC

Multi-Buyer Exposure Policy in Foreign Currency (MBEP-FC)

80% Cover12 MonthsSEZ Units
EligibilitySEZ units · Min. USD 3 million insurable turnover
CurrencyUSD · All permitted currencies (excl. INR)
Processing FeeUSD 200 (non-refundable)
Risks CoveredCommercial · Political · L/C Bank
  • The processing fee for assessment of the Policy Proposal shall be 200 USD. It shall be collected along with the proposal form and shall be non-refundable.
  • Premium has to be remitted in advance, in full, at the start of the Policy. However, option of payment in quarterly instalment, on or before the due date of the respective instalments to cover the shipments, in tune with the requirements prescribed under Section 64VB of Insurance Act, 1938 shall also be available.
  • Single Loss Limit (SLL) will be to the extent of 10% of ALL. In case of requirement of higher SLL, the same may be considered by competent authority, subject to payment of additional premium.
  • Transactions with countries prohibited to deal in US denominated currencies shall not be covered.
SBEP-FC

Single Buyer Exposure Policy in Foreign Currency (SBEP-FC)

80% Cover12 MonthsSEZ Units
EligibilitySEZ units · One or more specific buyers
CurrencyUSD · All permitted currencies (excl. INR)
Processing FeeUSD 40 (non-refundable)
Risks Covered Commercial Risks / Buyer Risk · Political Risks · L/C Opening Bank Risk
  • Cover is available up to the Loss Limit approved under the Policy.
  • No Claim Bonus of 5% every year upon renewal, subject to no claim, up to a maximum of 50%.
  • Premium is payable upfront only on the Loss Limit approved on the buyer, irrespective of the value or number of shipments effected to the buyer.
  • No monthly shipment declaration is required.
  • Simplified procedure and rationalized premium.
  • Separate Policy per buyer.
  • Selective buyer can be insured.
  • The Policy shall cover invoices denominated in all permitted currencies, except INR.
  • In case of part payment from the buyer, the amount of exchange gain will not be deducted from the claim amount.
  • As the claim is settled in USD, the PCFC/PSFC liability of the bank can be adjusted, thereby saving conversion costs.
Not Available For Merchanting Trade · RCC country buyers · USD-prohibited entities
ERIC-FC

Export Receivables (Factor’s Risks) Insurance in Foreign Currency (ERIC-FC)

90% Cover12 MonthsMSME Friendly
EligibilityAll manufacturer exporters incl. MSMEs · IFSC-registered Factor
Processing FeeUSD 40 per proposal
Risks CoveredCommercial (Insolvency & Protracted Default) · Political
  • Processing fees of USD 40 per proposal.
  • Premium is payable on the factored amount on all bills drawn on the approved exporter-buyer, on a monthly basis.
  • Minimum Premium shall be calculated on the projected amount of all the receivables under the exporter-buyer combination, based on the applicable premium rates. It is payable upfront and is non-refundable.
  • No stipulated ML.
  • Liability on any given buyer shall be up to an amount not exceeding the Insured percentage as applied on the amount of loss and further subject to the approved Insured Loss (Credit Limit).
  • Declaration for a month shall be submitted by 10th of the next month which shall include details of bills handled/factored, realized/recovered and overdue.
  • Lodgment of claim after 120 days from the due date but not exceeding one-year from the due date of payment.

Customer Specific Covers (CSC)

ECGC also offers Customer Specific Covers (CSC) for eligible large exporters whose insurance requirements cannot be fully addressed through the standard features of ECGC's existing policies. These customised covers are designed to meet specific business needs and are offered in accordance with ECGC's approved guidelines.

Unique Identification Numbers (UIN)

Product NameUIN(s)
Shipment Comprehensive Risks Policy (SCR)IRDAN124CP0016V01200506IRDAN124A0016V02201314 | IRDAN124A0016V03201314 | IRDAN124A0016V04201314 | IRDAN124A0016V05201415 ECG-CR-P16-69-V02-15-16
Small Exporters Policy (SEP)IRDAN124CP0023V01200506IRDAN124A0023V02201314 | IRDAN124A0023V03201314 | IRDAN124A0023V04201314 | IRDAN124A0023V05201314 ECG-CR-P16-68-V02-15-16
Export Turnover Policy (ETP)IRDAN124CP0002V01200304IRDAN124A0002V02201314 | IRDAN124A0002V03201314 | IRDAN124A0002V04201314 ECG-CR-P15-59-V02-15-16 ECG-CR-P16-71-V02-15-16
Exports (Specific Buyer) Policy (BWP)IRDAN124CP0017V01200304IRDAN124A0017V02201314
Specific Shipments Policy (SSP)IRDAN124CP0019V01200102IRDAN124A0019V02201314
Consignment Exports(Global Entity) Policy (CGE)IRDAN124CP0010V01200405IRDAN124A0010V02201314 ECG-CR-P16-73-V02-15-16
Consignment Exports (Stock Holding) Policy (CSHA)IRDAN124CP0011V01200405IRDAN124A0011V02201314 ECG-CR-P16-72-V02-15-16
Export of Services(Comprehensive Risk) policy (SRC) (SRC)IRDAN124CP0024V01200304IRDAN124A0024V02201314 | IRDAN124A0024V03201314 | IRDAN124A0024V04201314 | IRDAN124A0024V05201415 ECG-CR-P16-70-V02-15-16
Software Project Policy (SPP)IRDAN124CP0012V01200405IRDAN124A0012V02201314
Multi Buyer Exposure Policy (MBEP)IRDAN124CP0009V01200405 |IRDAN124A0009V02201213IRDAN124A0009V03201314 | IRDAN124A0009V04201314| IRDAN124A0009V05201314| IRDAN124A0009V06201314 |IRDAN124CP0009V02200405IRDAN124CP0009V01200405/A0026V01202324 | IRDAN124CP0009V01200405/A0027V01202324
MBEP(Gems,Jewellery & Diamond ) (GJD)IRDAN124CP0005V01201415
Single Buyer Exposure Policy (SBEP)IRDAN124CP0008V01200405 | IRDAN124A0008V02201314IRDAN124A0008V03201314| IRDAN124CP0008V02200405
Micro Exporter Policy (MEP) erstwhile SME PolicyIRDAN124CP0022V01200809IRDAN124A0022V02201314
IT Enabled Services Policy( Multi Customer)IRDAN124CP0020V01200506IRDAN124A0020V02201314 | IRDAN124A0020V03201314 | IRDAN124A0020V04201314
IT Enabled Services Policy( Specific Customer)IRDAN124CP0013V01200405IRDAN124A0013V02201314 | IRDAN124A0013V03201314 | IRDAN124A0013V04201314
Domestic Credit Insurance – Policy (DCIP)IRDAN124CP0018V01200809IRDAN124A0018V02201314 | IRDAN124A0018V03201314
Export receivables (Factor’s risks) Insurance Agreement In INR (ERIC-INR)IRDAN124CP0001V01201415 | IRDAN124CP0001V02201415
Multi-Buyer Exposure Policy in Foreign Currency (MBEP-FC)IRDAN124CP0001V01201819ECGCIIO003CP0001V01202324
Single Buyer Exposure Policy in Foreign Currency (SBEP-FC)ECGCIIO003CP0002V01202324
Export Receivables (Factor’s Risks) Insurance in Foreign Currency (ERIC-FC)ECGCIIO003CP0003V01202324

Our Offices

Head Office

ECGC Limited

ECGC Bhawan, CTS No. 393, 393/1 to 45, M.V. Road, Andheri East, Mumbai – 400069, Maharashtra

Tel: +91 (022) 6659 0500 / 0510
Email: webmaster@ecgc.in
Website: www.ecgc.in

Western Region

Western Regional Office

The Metropolitan, 7th Floor, Plot No. C-26/27, E Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400051

Tel: +91(022) 69655000
Email: wro@ecgc.in

Northern Region

Northern Regional Office

Block 3, Plate A, 4th Floor, NBCC Commercial Complex, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi – 110023

Tel: +91 (011) 24346900
Email: nro@ecgc.in

Southern Region

Southern Regional Office

Raheja Towers, 11th Floor, West Wing, 26, M.G. Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560001

Tel: +91 (080) 25591139 / 82575
Email: sro@ecgc.in

Eastern Region

Eastern Regional Office

AC Market Complex, 9th Floor, 1, Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700071

Tel: +91 (033) 40884999
Email: ero@ecgc.in

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