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East Frisian Regional Fire Insurance Fund (Ostfriesische Landschaftliche Brandkasse)
East Frisian Regional Fire Insurance Fund (Ostfriesische Landschaftliche Brandkasse) · Germany
Overview
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.
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Company details
- 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
- [email protected]
Products from East Frisian Regional Fire Insurance Fund (Ostfriesische Landschaftliche Brandkasse)
Motor
Property
Household Contents Insurance
Covers household contents against fire, water damage, storm/hail, burglary and optionally natural hazards.
Balcony Power Plant Insurance
Covers small balcony solar power installations against damage.
Glass Insurance
Covers breakage of glass in windows, doors and furniture.
Natural Hazards Insurance
Additional cover for damages caused by heavy rain, flooding and other natural hazards.
Residential Building Insurance
Protects residential buildings against fire, storm/hail and burst-pipe water damage, with optional natural hazard extension.
Fire Insurance for New Building/Shell Construction
Fire cover for buildings still under construction (shell/raw building stage).
Extended Bicycle Protection
Extended protection cover for bicycles including theft and damage.
Rent Loss Insurance
Covers loss of rental income following an insured property damage event.
Industrial/Commercial Property Insurance
Property insurance for industrial and commercial buildings and contents, e.g. warehouses and offices.
Electronics Insurance
Covers unforeseen damage, destruction or theft of insured electronic devices and systems for businesses.
Health
Accident Insurance
Provides financial protection against the consequences of accidents in daily life.
Private Health Insurance
Private health insurance offered through cooperation partners.
Dental Supplementary Insurance
Supplementary insurance covering additional dental treatment costs.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Supplementary long-term care insurance for private customers.
Liability
Private Liability Insurance
Covers claims by third parties for damages caused by policyholders and their families in everyday life.
Official Liability Insurance
Liability cover for honorary or official office holders such as local council members.
Dog Owner Liability Insurance
Liability insurance covering damages caused by an owned dog.
Horse Owner Liability Insurance
Liability cover for damages caused by an owned horse.
Hunting Liability Insurance
Liability insurance for hunters covering damages arising from hunting activities.
Boat Liability Insurance
Liability cover for damages caused while operating a boat.
House and Property Owner Liability Insurance
Liability protection for owners of houses and land against third-party claims.
Builder's Legal Protection Insurance
Legal expenses cover for disputes arising during a building project.
Legal Protection Insurance
Covers legal costs for disputes such as with neighbours, employers or in road traffic.
Business and Professional Liability Insurance
Liability insurance for businesses and professionals against third-party claims arising from operations.
Travel
Life
Occupational Disability Protection
Provides income protection in case the policyholder becomes unable to work due to disability.
Pension/Annuity Insurance
Private pension savings product for retirement provision.
Life Insurance (Term Life)
Term life insurance offered with partner VGH to financially protect dependants.
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.
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Motor third-party liability
motor third-party liability insurance from Ostfriesische Brandkasse for the Germany market.
Last verified Aug 28, 2026
Travel insurance
travel insurance from Ostfriesische Landschaftliche Brandkasse for the Germany market, with 24/7 assistance.
Last verified Aug 28, 2026