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Environmental Insurance News 10.21.24

Originally published by Beacon Hill Associates, now part of SPG Wholesale (2025).

Recent environmental news stories:

Metal shredding company fined $575,000 for pollution

D.C. AG sues major construction company, alleging pollution of waterways

PFAS contamination: Key considerations for real estate transactions

EPA settles alleged asbestos violations with companies in Georgia

Contaminated water supply drives company to insolvency

Chemical explosion leads to fire at Excelsior Springs auto repair business

Polluted waste from Florida’s fertilizer industry in the path of Milton’s fury

Families forced to leave apartments because of mold

Harcourt to remove stockpile of contaminated soil from waterfront

Fairfield fill pile environmental cleanup consultant faces possible $1M restitution in contamination

EPA Proposes Major PFAS Expansion to Toxic Release Inventory

Hydrogen sulfide leak at Houston-area plant kills 2 workers and injures several others, prompting city-wide shelter-in-place

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Beacon Hill Associates became part of Specialty Program Group in 2020, recognized as a leader in environmental, energy, and pollution coverages. In 2025, Beacon Hill joined four other legacy brands in consolidating under SPG Wholesale, creating one unified division while continuing to deliver the specialized expertise that defines its history.