Since 1979, EIA Global has been a leading independent brokerage firm with an exclusive focus on Credit and Political Risk Insurance. In this time, EIA Global has developed lasting relationships with many clients and insurers and has proven itself to be a trusted partner with a commitment to the highest standards of integrity. We are proud of where we come from and optimistic about where we are going.
EIA Global strives to be recognized as a trusted partner whose services directly contribute to our clients’ success. Decades of experience and a commitment to the highest standards of integrity have allowed EIA Global to develop, earn and maintain the respect and confidence of the Credit and Political Risk Insurance underwriting community. Our stature in the market works to our clients’ advantage throughout the term of their insurance policy.
Al is the Founder and President of EIA Global. He began his career in banking at Chemical Bank in New York City and later worked at the Foreign Credit Insurance Association (FCIA). Al left FCIA in 1979 and returned to the Boston area to launch EIA Global. EIA Global has grown into one of the most successful and respected trade credit and political risk insurance brokerage firms in the United States. Al has served two terms on the advisory boards of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC).
Al graduated from The Choate School and is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University.
David joined EIA Global in 1982. As a principal and vice president of the firm, he oversees EIA’s operations and financial activities while also managing the policy administration teams. He works closely with EIA’s panel of underwriters on various technical issues related to policy placement and compliance. Prior to joining EIA, David worked for Hartford National Bank as a credit analyst.
David graduated from Milton Academy and Harvard University and also attended the University of Vienna in Austria.
Donna joined EIA Global in 1987. She is a principal and vice president of the firm, directing worldwide sales and marketing efforts. Her responsibilities also include maintaining key account relationships, leading new business development initiatives and overseeing internal policy administration. She is an active member of the International Credit and Trade Finance Association (ICTF) and the National Association of Credit Managers (NACM New England). Prior to joining EIA, Donna was an underwriter with Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.
Donna graduated from Noble and Greenough School and Skidmore College, and later attended the University of Vienna in Austria.
Ed joined EIA Global in 1993 as legal counsel and was promoted to CFO in 2001. He is responsible for financial management and agency administration, in addition to legal and licensing duties. A partner in the law firm of Giandomenico and Giandomenico, Ed also has acted as an advisor to EIA since 1982.
Ed graduated from Yale University and Boston University School of Law.
EIA Global focuses exclusively on Credit and Political Risk Insurance. We represent our clients to over 20 private insurance companies located in the United States, as well as a host of other underwriters in markets around the world, including Lloyd’s of London. EIA Global is also one of the longest-serving registered brokers with the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Our firm distinguishes itself by providing a full suite of services to our clients. We have five former bankers and three full-time lawyers on our staff. We work with clients throughout the term of their policy, assisting with all aspects of policy administration, including claims processing.
EIA Global works closely with our colleagues from around the globe to give our clients access to international insurance markets, including public sector export credit agencies and the Lloyd’s of London market. Access to these markets allows EIA Global to place difficult or unique risks that may not be insurable with carriers based in the United States. It also enables us to issue local policies to our clients’ foreign subsidiaries.
EIA Global works closely with our colleagues from around the globe to give our clients access to international insurance markets, including public sector export credit agencies and the Lloyd’s of London market. Access to these markets allows EIA Global to place difficult or unique risks that may not be insurable with carriers based in the United States. It also enables us to issue local policies to our clients’ foreign subsidiaries.