In your world taking a fresh look is indispensable.
Meijers speaks the language.
- Close, ongoing contact between policyholders and insurers through "meet the market" concept
- Dedicated contact person with deep sector expertise
- One-stop shop for recalls (damage experts, lawyers, crisis communication and laboratory researchers)
- Our focus extends to international legal requirements and cross-border risks
- An eye for innovations, prevention and risk management
Creativity makes the difference.
Insuring food and feed companies is becoming steadily more difficult. Across food production and trade, innovation and tightening regulation have expanded liability exposures and increased the frequency of claims, even where preventive measures are already in place. Supply chain interdependencies make risks harder to assess. As a result, premiums rise and in some cases cover becomes harder to obtain at all.
Meijers' Food & Feed specialists stay close to market developments and respond to them. They are driven, solutions-focused, and creative. Our track record in risk management and insurance has delivered real value for clients over many years, and a long-term relationship is always where we start.
Because we take a demonstrably different approach to risk management and prevention, we regularly find solutions that others miss. We think in scenarios, challenge conventional frameworks, and come to every conversation well prepared.
More information?
Would you like more information about our services in Food & Feed? Please contact: Armand Garabedian, Senior Account Manager
+31 (0)6 34 105 399
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Niels Vonk, Practice Leader Non-Life Insurance
The food and feed sector is growing fast. Keeping every company in this space properly insured is a considerable and fun challenge. Insurer consolidation is shrinking the pool of available capacity in the property insurance market, while poor underwriting results and weak investment returns are pushing premiums up across the board. In this climate, food and feed businesses need a broker who knows the insurers, understands the industry, and can open the right doors.
We bring sector expertise and a fresh perspective to your business processes. By advising on investments that strengthen your risk profile and pairing that with a thorough risk analysis and the right preventive measures, we help organizations secure solid coverage that simply was not available to them before. That is exactly why I do this work.
Bob Timman, Senior Claims Handler
Food and feed companies operate on tight margins, and in an industry where food safety is everything, reputation is not something you can afford to lose. As your insurance intermediary, Meijers brings real value when it matters most. We move fast when a claim arises, step in with practical solutions, and support you through product recalls. These are fun challenges. It gives me energy to act quickly and to benefit the client.
Natasja Kraan, Specialist Liability
The advisory side of this work is where I thrive. I enjoy getting to know each client well and building recommendations around what I actually find. Much of my focus is on food sector clients, though I work across other industries as well. Cyber insurance is also becoming increasingly important in this space. Business owners in food and feed often underestimate how serious cyber damage can be, and that gap in awareness is something I actively work to close.
Clients choose Meijers because we are thorough and we put them first. We do our homework and deliver advice that fits their specific situation. That is the part of the job I find most rewarding.
When risks are difficult to insure, we negotiate hard on our clients' behalf. Account managers, specialists, and insurers stay in close contact throughout the process. Within our liability team, that tight coordination makes a real difference to the outcome.
Rob van Leyen, Senior Account Specialist Liability
Most food companies carry standard liability insurance, yet they still underestimate what their sector actually demands. Beyond the basics, you need cover for risks that are specific to food and feed: food safety liability, product recalls, contamination, and similar exposures. The challenge is that very few insurers offer this level of specialist cover. Our job is to search the market thoroughly, stay open to integrated solutions, and negotiate the best possible terms on your behalf.
At Meijers, we believe in getting ahead of risk rather than simply reacting to it. What we value most is building a thorough risk assessment together with our clients and partners. We dig into your business processes, identify the gaps, and put together an insurance package that genuinely fits your operation. Understanding what concerns you most is where the right advice begins.
With more than 25 years in the profession, I know this approach works. It builds trust, and it builds lasting relationships. Clients consistently notice Meijers' energy, commitment and the personal attention we bring to every account. That is what makes this work rewarding.
Armand Garabedian, Senior Account Manager
The food industry can feel like a roller coaster. No two days are alike, and no two businesses are either. I hold myself to a high standard: always thinking ahead so that potential problems are identified before they become real ones. What I'm most proud of is how often we surprise clients. Whether that means helping optimize a business process or finding creative ways to reduce costs, we bring fresh thinking to every challenge. My approach to every tailored insurance plan comes down to one principle: "The more complex it is for the client, the more interesting it becomes for me. That's when my work really begins."
