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06 15 2011
Coface Collections North America, Inc.
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● Founded in France in 1946; international expansion in 1990s
● Subsidiary of Natixis
● Rated: A+ by Fitch
A2 by Mody’s
A- by S&P
Coface: Worldwide Trade Facilitator
Coface facilitates business-to-business commerce Coface facilitates business-to-business commerce worldwide, offering solutions to all companies – whatever worldwide, offering solutions to all companies – whatever their size, nationality, or business sector – for managing, their size, nationality, or business sector – for managing,
protecting, and financing their accounts receivable.protecting, and financing their accounts receivable.
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Business Lines
Accounts receivable protection Export and domestic credit insurance Political Risk risk guarantees
Corporate ratings and information
Accounts receivable management and debt collection
Coface delivers tools that enhance and support a company’s credit management practices:
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One-on-One Customer Service
In today’s volatile economic environment the choice of who you will use as your debt recovery partner is just as important as knowing when to place an account for collections.
At CCNA, we still believe in the one on one relationship which assures our clients of quick and professional service from a representative they know and trust
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Licensing
Commercial collection agencies are required to be licensed or bonded in a number of states.
Below is a list of states that require licensure/registration. For your protection as our client, Coface Collections North America, Inc. is licensed/registered in these states:
Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Utah Washington West Virginia
Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Idaho Illinois Indiana Louisiana Massachusetts
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The I.N.C. approach
A full-service commercial debt recovery from credit professionals
InvestigationWe employ sophisticated investigative resources to gather and analyze information in order to achieve optimal results.
NegotiationThe financial information and other pertinent facts that we gather enable our collectors to negotiate from a position of strength.
CollectionOur approach combines state-of-the-art technology and resources with expertise, experience and finesse
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Financial Investigations
Coface Collections North America, Inc. uses every available resource to build a complete financial picture of every
debtor company.
Electronic searches for suits and liens
Multiple credit report analysis
Private investigator reports
Secretary of state corporate search
Use of multiple database resources
Information analysis by senior collection staff and management
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A Range of Collection Methods
Customer Service/Audit Approach The most diplomatic approach to the collection process
Professional Collections A collection method designed to rehabilitate a problem customer
Dispute Resolution A process that makes use of a team of arbitration and negotiation specialists
Total Collection Package Our most aggressive collection effort, a combination of technological resources and recovery professionals
utilizing every legal approach to collect your account
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Private Investigator Network
Coface Collections North America, Inc. can go face-to-face with your debtor, around the corner or around the world.
Network of more than 10,000 investigators worldwide
Licensed, insured and credit trained
Face-to-face debtor interaction
Brings local presence to long distance debtors
Reveals financial information not available through traditional resources
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Litigation Management
While the use of legal resources for collections is not anyone’s preference, it sometimes becomes the only option for debt
recovery.
Nationwide network of credit attorneys
Seamless transition from collections to litigation
Litigation initiated upon written client authorization
Litigation executed in debtor’s jurisdiction
Single point of contact throughout the collection process on every debtor
Recommendations for suit based on detailed financial investigation
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Reporting
Coface Collections North America, Inc. has developed a layered approach to reporting that is designed to meet all of
your information needs.
Confirmation letters with every placement
Written status reports supplied upon request
Open & closed account reports available upon request
Verbal updates on individual collection issues
On-line access to all reports and debtor files
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Incorporating the Latest TechnologyCustomized reporting
Ability to generate an infinite number of reports based upon any particular set of variables, data, timeframes, etc.
Digital telephone recordings of investigator contacts
Online access Live access to the collectors’ debtor narrative
Real time view of payment register
Immediate access to performance reports
Secure viewing under assigned password by location
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Additional Features and Services
When you choose Coface Collections North America, Inc. as your debt recovery partner, you gain access to a host of additional
features & servicesExtensive licensing
Full insurance and bonding
Credit services and individualized outsourcing
Confidential aging analysis
Vendor credit services
Membership in several collection associations, CCAA, CLLA & IACC
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Business Activity Scan
CCNA handles millions of claims for our clients.
Our database is at your disposal with the use of our Business Activity Scan
CCNA database search
Access by telephone number
Takes only a few minutes
Available for problematic or past due customers
Updated daily
Puts a national perspective on your problem accounts
The service is absolutely free
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Final Demand Letters
Whether it is our 10 day demand letter or our 2 day fax demand, when you use this free service from Coface Collections North America, Inc. you show your clients you mean business.
A CCNA letterhead directing payment to you
Creates a formal final in-house collection effort
Separates “customers” from “debtors”
Allows for substantive incoming collection calls
Reduces your workload and collection cost
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International Collections
CCNA is your single point of contact for business both international and domestic
Coface has entities in 67 countries and CreditAlliance partners in 32 additional countries.
Total network: 99 countriesTotal network: 99 countries
Shared online system for immediate action on international cases
Member of international association of commercial collectors
Network of international collection attorneys
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Client Education Services
Tools and timelines to enhance your in-house efforts
Client E-newsletter
Your personal CCNA contact for on-the-spot credit advice
Convention seminars and on-site training
Web based client resource center
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Let Coface Collections benefit your organization:
Our A/R hard staffing costs are significantly less than that of our clients. Redirect these cost expenditures elsewhere. Free up your employees to perform core functions of your organization.
Companies which decide to outsource are expecting:
Well trained receivable management team
Dedicated operation (inbound calls and mailing)
Extensive reporting tool
A strong financial partner (handling payments)
Receivables Management Outsourcing Services
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CCNA Placement Form
Please contact W. Marc Gurley for a CCNA placement form.
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Our Strengths
Personal servicesDedicated Customer Service Staff
Global coverageNetwork covering 99 countries
Competitive pricesClear pricing structure
Up-front annual contractNo hidden fees or additional charges
Complete Account Receivables Management SolutionInformation, Insurance, Factoring, and Collections
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Thank youThank youW. Marc GurleyAgent
E.W. Droppa & AssociatesExclusive Agent for Coface North America5180 Park Ave., Ste. 120-AMemphis, TN 38119
Office: 901-213-2033Cell: 901-336-2781