Export Insurance Policy

EXIP issued by the Export Credit Guarantee Department. Insures exporters against the principal political and commercial risks of not being paid in connection with individual capital goods, major services and construction projects. Contracts involving the sale of consumer goods or commodities on short payments are insured in the private sector. EXIP covers up to 95 per cent of the value of any loss suffered.

Export License

A documents secured from a government, authorizing an export to export a specific quantity of a particular commodity to a certain country. An export license is often required if a government has place embargoes or other restrictions upon exports.