Environmental accountability within the construction industry transcends regulatory compliance. As community members, insurance professionals, and business advocates, we are concerned with preventable pollution incidents and their deleterious impact on our communities, ecosystems, and businesses. General contractors are in a powerful position to prevent pollution incidents. […]

Recent environmental news stories: EPA Finalizes Risk Management Rules for Asbestos and Methylene Chloride Key Emerging Risks: Cascading Effects of Natural Disasters, Supply Chain Resilience Clean up underway in South Burlington after 800-gallon spill of chemical foam at airport Buckeye shelter-in-place warning lifted after nitric […]

We want to hear from you! Contact us to discuss an account or get applications. info@b-h-a.com  |  (800) 596-2156  |  Submit an account >> The Summit: Healthcare Issue There are thousands of healthcare facilities across the USA, from large hospital campuses to corner drugstores. Pollution exposures can be quite significant […]

Last year was a record-breaking year for billion-dollar disasters, highlighting the importance of environmental insurance Last year marked a new record for severe weather and climate events, with 28 natural disasters totaling over a billion dollars in damages, reports National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). […]

Recent environmental news stories: Leak from Indiana fertilizer tank results in 10-mile fish kill Hazmat team responds to ammonia spill at New Bedford seafood wholesaler Pollution exclusions and PFAS claims: Reading tea leaves from early coverage rulings Macomb County contractor fined $4.7M for using contaminated […]

$25M Emergency response contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M), Excess ($5M), Auto ($1M CSL), and Workers Compensation ($1M/$1M/$1M) for $747,638. School district with 49 public schools purchased Site Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) for $39,122. $15M Solar developer purchased GL ($1M/$2M), Excess ($10M), and Auto ($1M) for […]

The past can have a lingering presence in business, especially when it concerns the environment. Historic contamination of a property can pose significant risks and potential liability for business owners. This is where pollution insurance becomes an essential safeguard. But what exactly is this type […]

News Alert From Beacon Hill Associates: May 2024 We want to hear from you! Contact us to discuss an account or get applications. info@b-h-a.com | (800) 596-2156 Common Pollution Exposures The environmental exposures that can affect an insured are varied and complex. Whether you are working with […]

Recent environmental news stories: Sanford fire crews contain ammonia leak at ice manufacturing facility Follow-up investigation on old underground tank leak Predictions for the Future of Environmental Impairment Liability Forever CERCLA: EPA Designates Certain PFAS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA Fayetteville residents blame concrete plant […]

By Michael Tighe, Executive Vice President & Northeast Regional Manager Off the shelf Pollution policies may cover only a portion of your client’s exposures. Frequently there is a need to remove or modify standard Pollution policy wording in order to provide effective coverage. It may […]