Hortica
Bill Niemietz has extensive experience in the insurance industry, currently serving as the Vice President of Claims at Hortica Insurance & Employee Benefits since October 1993. Prior to this role, Bill Niemietz worked at Aetna from May 1980 to December 1986 as a Claim Supervisor, where key skills in claims management were developed.
Hortica
Hortica® is a brand of the Sentry Insurance Group. Founded in 1887, we recently celebrated 135 years in business. Our agents are dedicated solely to supporting and protecting businesses within the horticultural and floral industries. Our goal is to guide and provide customizable insurance solutions for: • Garden centers • Greenhouse growers • Nurseries and sod farms • Retail, wholesale, and event florists • Landscape and lawn care professionals We follow the highest standards of ethics, honesty, professionalism, and accountability to help deliver unparalleled service to our customers. We’re part of one of the most financially secure mutual insurance groups in the nation. Sentry carries an A+ (superior) rating from AM Best*. As of December 2022, the total insured value of all property we help protect across the United States is $10.4 billion. We’re ready to help care for your unique business. The content provided on this site is for information purposes only. See hortica.com/legal. Hortica® brand property and casualty coverages are underwritten, and loss control services are provided, by Florists’ Mutual Insurance Company, Florists’ Insurance Service, Inc., Edwardsville, IL, or affiliated members of the Sentry Insurance Group. For more information, visit hortica.com. Policies, coverages, benefits, and discounts are not available in all states. See policy for complete coverage details. *Sentry has an AM Best Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (superior), current as of June 2022. For details about AM Best’s rating scale, see ambest.com/ratings/guide.pdf.