Batteryguard battery safe: the smart choice for insurers

Lithium-ion batteries have become indispensable in our daily lives, but they also come with significant risks. For insurers, it’s vital to mitigate these risks and help clients prevent damage.

The Batteryguard lithium-ion battery safe offers a secure solution that contains battery fires and prevents extensive damage. Would you like to know more about our battery safes?

Why lithium-ion batteries pose a major risk

The use of lithium-ion batteries is increasing rapidly in electric vehicles, tools, and a wide range of devices. However, these batteries also present significant challenges:

  • Fire hazard: A defective battery can spontaneously ignite, resulting in intense heat and uncontrollable fires.

  • Toxic smoke gases: Battery fires release harmful gases that can damage buildings and endanger health.

  • Escalating damage: Lithium-ion battery fires can spread rapidly, causing devastating impacts on premises, inventory, and assets.

More and more insurers are raising awareness about these risks and advocating for stricter preventive measures.

Prevention at the forefront with the Association of Insurers

At the national Prevention Day organised by the Dutch Association of Insurers, the topic of lithium-ion battery fires took centre stage. In front of an audience of over 200 risk experts and students from Eindhoven University of Technology, guest speaker Jos Kools from Batteryguard addressed this pressing issue.

Jos emphasised the importance of practical measures to reduce risks. One of the preventive solutions he presented was the Batteryguard battery safe, specifically designed to contain battery fires and prevent further damage. 

The Batteryguard XL battery safe has been tested with lithium-ion batteries and is recommended by insurers

Verzekeraar Bart van de Broek van Nationale-Nederlanden

Nationale-Nederlanden closely involved

A key figure in this field is risk expert Bart van de Broek from Nationale-Nederlanden. As a damage prevention specialist, Bart has played an active role in raising awareness about the risks of lithium-ion batteries in the Netherlands. Within the insurance industry, Bart is regarded as a pioneer in promoting safety solutions, including the use of specially designed battery safes.

His efforts have led to more insurers, including Nationale-Nederlanden, recommending or even requiring the use of safe storage solutions in their policies.

VDMA 24994 and the European standard

An important development in battery safety is the VDMA 24994 paper. This document outlines the requirements for battery safes to effectively contain fires and smoke gases, preventing further damage. The VDMA 24994 is considered a potential foundation for a European standard that is currently under development.

Developing a European standard often takes years. Until then, the VDMA 24994 serves as the key standard for safe lithium-ion battery storage.

Why choose Batteryguard?

Our battery safes provide insurers and their clients with clear benefits:

  • Reliable fire safety: Batteryguard safes contain battery fires and toxic smoke gases completely within the safe.

  • Prevention of fire spread: Protects premises and prevents damage to inventory and assets.

  • Risk reduction: Minimises the likelihood of costly claims and ensures clear liability terms.

  • Developed with strict safety criteria: The Batteryguard XL has been extensively tested during the development of the VDMA 24994 specifications and meets the highest safety standards.

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Are you an insurer looking to understand how Batteryguard can contribute to risk management and damage prevention? Contact us today for personalised advice or download our whitepaper.