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Insurance possible against clients who can't pay and not worth debt recovery

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  • 11-04-2018 1:17pm
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    5rtytry56
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    Is it possible to get insurance against a client who won't pay and can't pay, and using the services of a debt recovery agency would be too much trouble?
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    Raging_Ninja
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    5rtytry56 wrote: »
    Is it possible to get insurance against a client who won't pay and can't pay, and using the services of a debt recovery agency would be too much trouble?

    Use an escrow service.


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    pedroeibar1
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    5rtytry56 wrote: »
    Is it possible to get insurance against a client who won't pay and can't pay, and using the services of a debt recovery agency would be too much trouble?

    Yes, it is called credit insurance. Generally it is based on whole turnover, although single risks can be insured at a much higher premium. Insurance is a protection against something that might, not will, happen. So if you are dealing with bottom-feeders you are not going to get them insured.


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    Trojan
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    Be more picky about your clients. Get as much of the payment upfront when you can. Be prepared to walk away from a bad debt. Charge more (you'll be dealing with better clients automatically).

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