Hortica
Dan Skerston is an accomplished underwriting specialist with extensive experience in the agricultural insurance sector. Currently serving as an Underwriting Specialist at Hortica since July 2019, Dan has a robust background that includes roles such as Agribusiness Field Manager at Westfield Group/Westfield Insurance from September 2014 to July 2019 and Program Manager for the GrowPro Program at NIP Group, Inc. from October 2013 to September 2014. Prior positions include Reinsurance Underwriting and Agency Manager at American Agricultural Insurance Company, Senior Underwriter at QBE Insurance, and Territory Underwriter at Rural Mutual Insurance. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, both from Illinois State University, earned between 1984 and 1986.
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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.