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  "id": 17834678,
  "title": "Coface Q3 2026 slides: services growth accelerates amid rising claims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/coface-q3-2026-slides-services-growth-accelerates-amid-rising-claims",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-02T18:16:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/coface-q3-2026-slides-services-growth-accelerates-amid-rising-claims-93CH-4992555"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coface reported a decline in third-quarter 2026 results on November 2, 2026, with net income reaching €155.5 million and €47.7 million in the quarterly period. Despite higher interest rates and elevated insolvency levels, the credit insurer maintained a net combined ratio of 72.4%, below its target of 78% through the cycle. Services revenue grew to 11.9% of insurance revenue, up from 8.2% in 2022, with total revenue hitting €1,413 million, 1.7% growth at constant foreign exchange rates. The presentation highlighted Coface's strategic positioning in a higher interest rate environment, with notable acceleration across multiple business lines and strong performance in non-insurance activities, particularly Business Information and third-party debt collection. Regional revenue growth was primarily driven by Northern Europe, Mediterranean & Africa, and Latin America, while other regions faced headwinds. Despite challenges in the claims environment, Coface maintained disciplined underwriting standards, with the loss ratio improving to 37.7% and the gross loss ratio at 36.6% for the nine-month period. The company's cost ratio increased as it continued to invest in distribution, services, data, and technology capabilities.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}