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Use electricity safely – and prevent fires.
Electrical systems are indispensable in horticulture, yet they also pose risks. Whether due to technical defects, adverse environmental conditions, or carelessness, there are many potential causes of fire—and, fortunately, many preventive measures to protect your business. We have summarized a few of them for you here.
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Assekurata rating: Gartenbau-Versicherung once again awarded top marks
Gartenbau-Versicherung has once again achieved the top rating of “A++/Excellent” in the renowned Assekurata rating. This outstanding result reflects the stable security situation, the partnership-based
Change in risk and claims management in the Netherlands: Expertise to be retained
Peter Post (right) has taken over from Leo von Staalduinen (middle) as risk and claims manager for horticultural insurance in the Netherlands. Photo: ©HortiDaily Peter
Growth in foreign premiums and high claims payments due to extreme weather events
Unusually high claims expenses and premium growth in foreign markets characterised the 2023 financial year for Gartenbau-Versicherung. At the members’ representatives’ meeting in Niedernhausen, the
Floods in southern Germany also affect horticultural businesses
Underwashed side wall of a greenhouse in southern Germany. The heavy rainfall over the past few days has hit southern Germany particularly hard and
Heavy rain and prolonged hailstorms hit horticultural businesses
Coreopsis with clear bruises and speckles on the leaves due to exceptionally long-lasting hail. The crop is no longer suitable for sale. In mid-May,
Large fire at horticultural business in northern Germany causes considerable damage
Enormous fire damage to the entire warehouse building Last week, a burning waste container caused a huge fire damage at a horticultural business in
Gartenbau-Versicherung participates in Ökoprofit 2024/25
Dr Dietmar Kohlruss, Member of the Board of Gartenbau-Versicherung, is looking forward to discussing the topic of “sustainability” with other Wiesbaden-based companies. Wiesbaden-based Gartenbau-Versicherung
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