Fire, it is one of the biggest fears for every entrepreneur. The biggest cause of waste fires are unwanted, flammable substances in the waste. Companies in the waste sector take many precautions, such as conducting evacuation drills, investing in sprinkler systems and heat detection equipment.
Fire, it is one of the biggest fears for every entrepreneur. The biggest cause of waste fires are unwanted, flammable substances in the waste. Companies in the waste sector take many precautions, such as conducting evacuation drills, investing in sprinkler systems and heat detection equipment.
In March 2021, an extensive pilot was started among seven waste and recycling companies. The aim of this pilot is getting and keeping all waste and recycling companies insured according to a transparent and realistic method where fire damage is the concern. Keywords of this pilot are risk inspection, fire prevention and customization. The pilot is a collaboration between BRBS Recycling, Burghgraef & van Tiel, Oodit Platform B.V., SAA Verzekeringen B.V. and Scharenborg business insurers.
The partnership will inspect the pilot companies and process the results in the Oodit Prevention platform. Burghgraef en van Tiel has set up a special recycling and waste fire module for this platform. The digital platform shows an up-to-date insight into the fire risks per location. It also shows how these can be monitored permanently or periodically to eliminate the risk of fire damage as much as possible. In addition, the platform shows the responsible officer and indicates when the monitoring request has been completed.
This methodology makes it possible for insurers to provide interim management and to offer a customized policy and premium. A situation based on a positive agenda and in which investments in fire prevention can easily be earned back through a low(er) insurance premium and, last but not least, to keep the company or make it insurable.
