Company news7/28/2025
Sentry Insurance maintains A+ rating from AM Best*
AM Best points to Sentry’s capital, balance sheet strength, and the diversity of its business lines as reasons for the rating. Hortica is a brand of the Sentry Insurance Group.
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Industry insights11/1/2024
A safety consultant’s guide to greenhouse risks: Inside Grower
Zach Bruces shares first-hand safety inspection tips from his years as a safety consultant.
Industry insights10/12/2024
How to evaluate your greenhouse insurance for 2025: Greenhouse Grower
As renewal season approaches, Traci Dooley shares how changes to your business could impact your coverage needs.
Industry insights9/22/2024
Building local partnerships to prepare for severe weather: Greenhouse Grower
As growers confront severe weather risks, Zach Bruce shares how local partnerships can help with emergency response planning.
Industry insights8/25/2024
How to keep workers safe around pesticides: Greenhouse Grower
Zach Bruce shares pesticide safety reminders to help growers maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Industry insights7/21/2024
Regular checkups and maintenance: Greenhouse Management
Maintaining your greenhouse is important for preventing equipment breakdowns and protecting your bottom line.
Industry insights7/20/2024
How to prevent electrical fires: Greenhouse Grower
Zach Bruce shares how greenhouses can mitigate the risks of electrical fires within their business.
Loss control8/25/2025
How to file a florist insurance claim: A step-by-step guide
This guide walks you through the insurance claims process—from first steps after a loss to working with a claims representative—so you can recover more quickly and help reduce future risks.
Loss control8/13/2025
Your greenhouse maintenance checklist: A step-by-step guide
Having a plan to maintain the integrity of your greenhouse can help protect your structures and stock. Here are particular areas to focus on, warning signs to watch for, and remedies that can help mitigate issues before they become big problems.
Business Tips8/5/2025
Essential heat safety tips for horticultural businesses and workers
This guide covers essential strategies to help horticultural teams combat heat stress—indoors and outdoors—to improve safety and worker well-being.