The Berne Union – founded in 1934 – is a leading global organisation for the export credit and investment insurance industry. In 2014, the Berne Union consists of 79 members active in export and investment insurance market. Its members include multilateral institutions, bilateral agencies, like ECAs and EXIM banks and private insurers. Political Risk Insurance issued by Berne Union members increased faster in Southeast Asia than on global average. Main drivers have been increased risk awareness and stronger inward FDI flows.