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Common Insurance Mistakes and Lessons Learned
July 2, 2018
By Bill Pritchard, President & CEO While everything about an insurance transaction is important, we have seen a...
Silica: A Natural Born Killer
April 9, 2018
By Larry Simmons, Assistant Vice President Over the past few decades, silica has received attention in the environmental insurance...
Environmental Exposures for Power Plants
March 12, 2018
Power plants generate and disburse power to businesses and homes across the country. People in surrounding areas may be...
Pollution Exposures for Dealerships & Auto Repair Shops
January 15, 2018
All dealerships and auto repair shops have a pollution exposure—oil/grease spills, hydraulic lifts, and chemical storage are...
Nutrient Pollution and the Cost to the Environment
July 24, 2017
By Carter McAuley, Vice President Runoff and erosion are common problems in construction, farming, and other...
Top 3 Reasons to Review Your Storage Tank Accounts
April 3, 2017
1 – Storage Tank Liability is more robust and affordable than ever before.Beacon Hill Associates has...
Environmental Insurance for Medical Transport & Waste Disposal
January 11, 2016
Medical transport companies have a heightened risk from environmental exposures because of the population they serve. Patients...
Non-Owned Disposal Sites (NODS)
August 24, 2015
Non-owned disposal sites (NODS) are facilities to which owners/operators or contractors take waste. Companies utilizing NODS typically have no ownership...
Insured Spotlight: HVAC Contractors
March 10, 2014
HVAC and mechanical contractors are faced with a unique challenge in today’s insurance market. While they are traditional contracting risks,...
Environmental Concerns for Carpentry Contractors
May 9, 2013
A renovation or building project does not have to involve contaminated land or an old building structure in order...
Understanding the Differences Between Sudden & Accidental and Broad Form CPL
November 7, 2011
By Brett Amick, Assistant Vice President and South Central Manager The ongoing issues with insureds’ contract requirements force insurance professionals to push the envelope each and every day. Trying to keep up with a...
