Recent environmental news stories: EPA Makes the Next Move in Increasing Regulation of Certain Broadly Used Man-Made PFAS Chemicals Under CERCLA Parts of Ben Taub Hospital shut down after Legionella bacteria found in water Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill cited for leachate leak into Speers Run Manseau […]

By Carter McAuley, Brokerage Service Manager Fall means back to school! This is an exciting time for most families, the start of a new school year means lots of things to do and learn. It’s also a time for schools to look at their environmental […]

Recent environmental news stories: 30 years of pollution: DEP sues Bergen business, saying it failed to clean up discharges New attention focused on industrial flares: How well do they work in limiting air pollution? California went big on rooftop solar. Now that’s a problem for […]

By Chapin Speidel, Vice President and Rocky Mountain Regional Manager In the past few years, we have seen large shifts in the insurance marketplace regarding carrier appetite and capacity for certain classes of business. In this article, we will examine how the recycling industry is […]

Recent environmental news stories: Indiana Metalworking Lubricants Company to Pay $310,000 over Clean Air Act Violations 5 questions to ask commercial policyholders facing pollution liabilities Chemical spill from wastewater treatment facility in Coxsackie kills hundreds of fish Georgia PFAS Lawsuits Update Legionella Bacteria Found at […]

We want to share with you our list of accounts that we see as the best opportunities right now. We are actively writing this business and have carrier partners who want to provide coverage for these risks. Renewable Energy Businesses From solar to wind, geothermal […]

Recent environmental news stories: Pollution lawsuits: Officials, community leaders call on Texas attorney general for action in high-profile cases Portland roofing company to pay $1.45M for air pollution North Carolina Agency to Test Soil and Water at Fertilizer Plant Explosion Site Susquehanna Waterkeeper organization settles […]

By Sara Kooij, Senior Broker Some well-intentioned agents may think: “My insured doesn’t manufacture or blend dangerous chemicals, so they don’t have any pollution exposure. There’s no need to charge them for the cost of Products Pollution Liability if they don’t need it.” It’s true […]

Recent environmental news stories: Concerns raised over BASF allegedly releasing contaminated water into Detroit River Textile plant with history of pollution violations will shut down Louisiana Fertilizer Company to Pay $1.5M Over Hazardous Waste Violations Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits Here’s how the I-77 chemical […]

Companies that manufacture, process, or distribute chemicals have a clear and unique environmental exposure. Not only are there specific handling procedures and safety measures that must be taken, they must meet various regulations relating to use, disposal, and reporting. Carrying pollution coverage is a crucial […]