Philippe Lacquehay

Nick Leader, CEO of Acquis, joins Equipment Finance Advisor to discuss new research showing why 80% of small and mid-sized businesses plan to invest in equipment this year despite economic headwinds. He breaks down how leasing supports liquidity and risk management, and why business continuity, not just financing, is what keeps borrower relationships strong.  

Insurance often stays in the background until an issue demands attention. For equipment finance leaders, however, it can influence asset protection, profitability, internal capacity, customer relationships, and scalability.  Whether equipment finance insurance is managed internally, outsourced, handled through a hybrid model, or left primarily to customers, the approach deserves the same level of executive scrutiny.

Through the partnership, Innovative Lease Services, which offers flexible alternatives to traditional banks, will add Acquis’ post-activation insurance solution to its equipment finance process. This will reduce the administrative workload associated with managing customer insurance certificates, giving ILS greater confidence that financed equipment is protected from the start of the agreement. The solution is designed