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NCI
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keeping the sting out of trading on credit
National Credit Insurance (Brokers)
Pty Ltd (NCI) is a firm of leading credit
insurance brokers in Australia,
New Zealand and Singapore, and
fourth largest specialist in the world.
Managing trade credit is challenging,
both domestically and especially in
overseas markets. For over 27 years
NCI has protected and insured the
credit risk of businesses both nationally
and internationally, helping clients
avoid the bad debt nightmare, and
actively assisting with debt protection,
increased sales and business growth.
In addition to arranging cover on
domestic and export debtors through
credit insurance, the company’s
specialist credit risk team research
and provide recommendations and
in-depth investigation reports on trading
businesses throughout the world. It
advises on relevant adverse information
gathered through numerous information
sources, some of which are unique to NCI.
NCI also provide a No Collect No Fee debt
collection service for clients.
NCI is something of a specialist in
each of its business components and
yet each component links together to
form an excellent credit risk management
resource working with clients on
a day-to-day basis.
With a head office in Adelaide,
NCI has branch offices in Perth,
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane,
in the New Zealand locations of
Auckland and Wellington, and
in Singapore.
NCI’s customers’ industries range
from miners to manufacturers,
exporters, SMEs and national and
international companies. Essentially,
anyone who sells goods or services
on a credit basis can benefit from
using NCI’s services.
Meet WAMC Member – Steve Thomas
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NCI produces a quarterly Trade Credit Risk Index based on an aggregate of claims data,
collection activity and credit limit decisions. The Index is an invaluable tool for forecasting
and identifying trends in Australia’s trading climate.
Steve Thomas is State Manager WA/NT with NCI. He manages a service and sales team in each region who
look after clients as part of the NCI family, and actively grow the business.
Prior to joining NCI, Steve was actually a client of NCI, working in the steel industry and using NCI
products. After 10 years of being impressed by both the company and its products, he decided to join the
firm. “That was 13 years ago, and the rest is history,” says Steve.
When contemplating some of his career challenges, Steve considers a vitally important lesson to be how
to deal with people from all walks of life and to never take anything or anyone for granted. “Just be true
to yourself, honest and understanding, and all will then follow”, suggests Steve.
Steve joined the WA Mining Club about two years ago, after attending a Club lunch at which he was
impressed by the enthusiasm and passion for the resources industry by the people present.
Most admired business leader:
Kerry Packer
Likes doing away from work:
Music, food, entertaining
Future goals:
Live life to fullest everyday
Preferred dinner guest:
John Howard
Contact:
NCI
T: 08 9211 8300
E:
steve.thomas@nci.com.au
www.nci.com.au