Insurer profile
East Frisian Regional Fire Insurance Fund (Ostfriesische Landschaftliche Brandkasse)
The Ostfriesische Landschaftliche Brandkasse is a public-law regional insurer based in Aurich that has operated since 1754, making it one of the oldest insurance institutions in the world; it operates primary insurance for household contents, buildings, accident, motor, commercial, property and liability insurance in the East Frisia region, with other lines sold through cooperation partners such as VGH, LBS, ÖRAG and UKV.
Source- Legal entity
- East Frisian Regional Fire Insurance Fund (Ostfriesische Landschaftliche Brandkasse)
- Headquarters
- Aurich, Germany
- Parent group
- Ostfriesische Landschaft / Sparkassenverband Niedersachsen / VGH Landschaftliche Brandkasse Hannover
- Regulator
- Lower Saxony Ministry for Economic Affairs, Transport and Building (state insurance supervisory authority)
- Phone
- +49 4941 177-0
- service@brandkasse-aurich.de
- Founded
- 1754
- Last verified
- Aug 27, 2026
Products from East Frisian Regional Fire Insurance Fund (Ostfriesische Landschaftliche Brandkasse)
property
Household Contents Insurance
Covers household contents against fire, water damage, storm/hail, burglary and optionally natural hazards.
property
Balcony Power Plant Insurance
Covers small balcony solar power installations against damage.
property
Glass Insurance
Covers breakage of glass in windows, doors and furniture.
property
Natural Hazards Insurance
Additional cover for damages caused by heavy rain, flooding and other natural hazards.
property
Residential Building Insurance
Protects residential buildings against fire, storm/hail and burst-pipe water damage, with optional natural hazard extension.
property
Fire Insurance for New Building/Shell Construction
Fire cover for buildings still under construction (shell/raw building stage).
liability
Private Liability Insurance
Covers claims by third parties for damages caused by policyholders and their families in everyday life.
liability
Official Liability Insurance
Liability cover for honorary or official office holders such as local council members.
liability
Dog Owner Liability Insurance
Liability insurance covering damages caused by an owned dog.
liability
Horse Owner Liability Insurance
Liability cover for damages caused by an owned horse.
liability
Hunting Liability Insurance
Liability insurance for hunters covering damages arising from hunting activities.
liability
Boat Liability Insurance
Liability cover for damages caused while operating a boat.
liability
House and Property Owner Liability Insurance
Liability protection for owners of houses and land against third-party claims.
liability
Builder's Legal Protection Insurance
Legal expenses cover for disputes arising during a building project.
liability
Legal Protection Insurance
Covers legal costs for disputes such as with neighbours, employers or in road traffic.
cyber
Cyber Protection Insurance
Insurance protection against damages arising from cyber incidents for private and business customers.
motor
Motor Vehicle Insurance
Motor liability and comprehensive insurance for private and commercial vehicles, offered with partner VGH.
motor
Moped Insurance
Third-party liability insurance for mopeds.
property
Extended Bicycle Protection
Extended protection cover for bicycles including theft and damage.
motor
E-Scooter Insurance
Mandatory liability insurance cover for electric scooters.
travel
Travel Health Insurance Abroad
Covers medical costs incurred during travel abroad.
travel
Travel Baggage Insurance
Covers loss or damage of luggage during travel.
travel
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Reimburses cancellation costs if a booked trip cannot be taken.
life
Occupational Disability Protection
Provides income protection in case the policyholder becomes unable to work due to disability.
health
Accident Insurance
Provides financial protection against the consequences of accidents in daily life.
life
Pension/Annuity Insurance
Private pension savings product for retirement provision.
life
Life Insurance (Term Life)
Term life insurance offered with partner VGH to financially protect dependants.
property
Rent Loss Insurance
Covers loss of rental income following an insured property damage event.
health
Private Health Insurance
Private health insurance offered through cooperation partners.
health
Dental Supplementary Insurance
Supplementary insurance covering additional dental treatment costs.
health
Long-Term Care Insurance
Supplementary long-term care insurance for private customers.
liability
Business and Professional Liability Insurance
Liability insurance for businesses and professionals against third-party claims arising from operations.
property
Industrial/Commercial Property Insurance
Property insurance for industrial and commercial buildings and contents, e.g. warehouses and offices.
pet
Animal Insurance
Insurance cover for pets and other animals.
property
Electronics Insurance
Covers unforeseen damage, destruction or theft of insured electronic devices and systems for businesses.
other
Best Landwirtschaft Package
Bundled advantage package for farmers combining building, inventory, liability and vehicle cover in one contract.
Regulatory updates
As a public-law regional fire and property insurer (Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts), the company is registered at the Aurich commercial register (HRA 2007) and is supervised at state level by the Lower Saxony Ministry for Economic Affairs, Transport and Building rather than by BaFin; it is a member of the German Insurance Association (GDV) and of the Versicherungsombudsmann e.V. dispute-resolution scheme, and no major disciplinary or sanction actions were found in recent searches.
Reputation and reviews
Offer pages
Motor third-party liability
Ostfriesische Brandkasse is a motor third-party liability insurance for the Germany market with no online purchase and limited assistance availability.
Last verified Aug 28, 2026
Travel insurance
Ostfriesische Landschaftliche Brandkasse is a travel insurance for the Germany market with no online purchase and 24/7 assistance.
Last verified Aug 28, 2026