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General Environmental Insurance Information


Environmental Insurance and the Pollution Exclusion

Posted on May 31, 2023

Greater public awareness about the effects of pollution on property and health, as well as the cost to mitigate those effects, has grown over the last several years. News coverage of environmental disasters is hard to avoid. Recent incidents include the train derailment and chemical […]

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What you need to know about Sudden and Accidental Pollution

Posted on March 30, 2023

If an insured doesn’t clearly understand how Sudden & Accidental pollution is defined in their insurance policy, this can potentially lead to not being covered in the event of a pollution release. It can also result in E&O problems for the agent. The way a […]

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Pollution Event: A Critical Phrase

Posted on March 30, 2023

Language matters, and how a carrier defines a “pollution event” determines what circumstances will trigger coverage. Unfortunately, there isn’t a standard way the insurance industry defines “pollution event”; each carrier has its unique policy language and definitions. Even a slight change in wording can result […]

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Pollution Exclusions Can Leave Your Insured Vulnerable

Posted on October 13, 2022

It’s common for insureds to assume that their General Liability policy provides adequate Pollution coverage. However, pollution exclusions can leave dangerous gaps in coverage. Carefully reviewing exclusions and explaining their meaning is part of due diligence as their agent. Unfortunately, exclusion wording is not standardized […]

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Growing Environmental Concerns Place Pressure on Businesses

Posted on September 29, 2022

The United States’ relative wealth, stability, and broad access to television and the internet have enabled the public to stay informed of growing environmental concerns and provided people with the resources to advocate for change efficiently, creating a mainstream “green movement.” Gen Z has proven […]

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