Environmental Insurance for Cannabis Businesses

Cannabis companies may be considered a relatively new business segment, but the environmental impact of agri-businesses have been on the radar for a long time. From activities involving disposal and maintenance, to less predictable incidents like a leaky storage tank or flooding from a natural […]


Environmental Insurance News 6.5.23

Recent environmental news stories: EPA Issues $2.4M Fine to Eastman Chemical for Pollution at Western PA Site Lawsuit against Rapid City’s landfill claims pollution is in area water Environment Rhode Island, Kenyon Industries reach settlement on pollution lawsuit Chemicals Company Agrees to $75K Settlement Over […]


Emerging Pollution Concerns and Waste Disposal

Our country generates a lot of waste, and regardless of where it’s coming from, it must be handled, transported, and disposed of according to strict guidelines. But what happens when the substances or materials being disposed of are not fully understood? If there are no […]


Environmental Insurance News 5.15.23

Recent environmental news stories: Port Arthur, Texas Refinery to Pay $1.4M Settlement Over Clean Air Act Violation MPCA sues Elgin gas station over gasoline leak that polluted town’s water supply 2 More Philadelphia Schools Close Because of Asbestos Contamination Toxic foam spill at Hawaii’s Red […]



Environmental Insurance News 5.1.23

Recent environmental news stories: Pollution lawsuit could curb aerial retardant use Graniterock agreed to pay $325,000 for storm water runoff contamination of Coyote Creek South Florida Jury Awards Woman $5.5M from Mold, Water Damage in Condo Environmental Protection Agency takes oversight of Marengo explosion site […]


Changes in the Site Pollution Market

By Larry Simmons, Assistant Vice President In recent months, we have noticed changes in the Site Pollution market for apartments, condos, and hotels. More specifically, carrier changes are impacting how mold/legionella will be covered. As mold claims continue to develop over time, carriers are beginning […]


Environmental Insurance News 4.17.23

Recent environmental news stories: Toxic smoke is spewing from an inferno at a recycling plant known as a ‘fire hazard,’ officials say. The flames could burn for days Employees forced to evacuate Coors canning facility after acid spill Michigan AG says landowners are liable for […]


Spring Construction Projects

Spring is here and construction and redevelopment projects are starting! Have you spoken with your contractor insureds about their coverage? Insurance solutions for contractors at construction sites can include: Contractors Pollution Liability Professional Liability Premises Pollution Liability (EIL) Transportation Pollution Liability (TPL) Non-owned Disposal Site Coverages […]


Environmental Insurance News 3.27.23

Recent environmental news stories: Takeaways from Our Conversation on Environmental Risks for Cannabis Operations EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water 3 patients test positive for Legionella at Cincinnati hospital Contaminated groundwater found in train derailment on Swinomish Reservation Redefining the expectations of […]