Post by ERGO

Wildfires are a growing management risk for businesses. From California to southern Europe, wildfires are no longer a distant threat. They are becoming a material risk for industrial and logistics sites globally. In our latest interview, wildfire experts Sarah Reuter and Sebastian Kempka from KA Köln.Assekuranz explain why companies need to move from awareness to action – and how targeted risk analysis and protective measures can significantly improve resilience. KA Köln.Assekuranz is a wholly owned subsidiary of ERGO and acts as an intermediary between industrial clients and insurers. What our experts state: 👉 Wildfires are not just a “California problem”: climate change leads to increasing wildfire potential across many parts of Europe. 👉 Indirect impacts matter: embers, smoke, road closures and supply chain disruption can cause major losses – even without a direct fire hit. 👉 Risk is site‑specific: the combination of climate conditions, vegetation and asset vulnerability determines exposure. 👉 Prevention pays off: firebreaks, shelter belts, intelligent site planning and robust storage concepts can markedly reduce risk. Read the full interview with Sarah Reuter and Sebastian Kempka in our online magazine //radar: https://lnkd.in/erZ6qbvB