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Sudden & Accidental vs. Broad Form Pollution Coverage
May 5, 2019
For many years, the insurance industry has had a single approach to pollution in the energy sector...
Railroad Protective Liability
April 29, 2019
By Allison McGrealAssistant Vice President, PartnerOne Environmental A typical Commercial General Liability Policy will exclude contractual liability which “indemnifies a railroad...
Types of Additional Insured Endorsements
April 15, 2019
By Carter McAuley, Vice President What is an Additional Insured Endorsement? Occasionally an insured may require a specialized Additional...
Are You Sure Sudden & Accidental Site Pollution Is Enough?
April 1, 2019
By Ivy Riggs, Executive Underwriter, PartnerOne Environmental “You sold me the wrong policy!” is a...
Spotlight: Fire/Water Restoration Contractors
February 4, 2019
Pollutants from fire/water restoration contractor activities can significantly affect the environment, even though these activities are meant to restore the general order of a locale. Response personnel may encounter many different circumstances that could lead to releases of hazardous...
Top 5 Classes of Business Written, by Product
January 21, 2019
Here are the top 5 classes we typically write for our main product lines: GL/Pollution/Professional Package Premises...
Insurance for Insulation Contractors
August 27, 2018
In this age of environmental awareness and push towards more energy efficient operations, business has really picked up for insulation...
Pollution Exposures for Flooring Businesses
July 30, 2018
Companies in the flooring industry, whether they specialize in manufacturing, distributing, or installing, run a particularly high risk for...
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...