The U.S. has seen a significant increase in wineries, distilleries, and breweries established over the past few decades, giving rise to an evolving business segment in the manufacturing and distributing industry. In addition to production and storage activities, these businesses often transport their products to […]

Recent environmental news stories: 4 Reasons Pollution Claims Are Rising in Frequency and Severity AG charges two pipeline companies over spills in Washington County Village claims Cargill, others contaminated its water. Now it wants $3 Million Defendants settle for $1.6 million as details emerge on […]

Many industries have come to a screeching halt during the pandemic, including travel, hospitality, and other fuel-driven sectors – but midstream and downstream operations are seeing an increase in activity this year. With the reduction in fuel consumption, storage and processing capacity is at a […]

What is an “Environmental Contractor” and What Lines of Coverage do They Need? Environmental contractors face a number of unique exposures from their operations and business locations. For many carriers, the determining factor as to whether an account has enough “environmental” exposure is integral. Most […]

Recent environmental news stories: New contamination at an infamous N.J. chemical plant has scientists worried Nebraska Egg Processor to Pay $827K Fine, Make $2M in Upgrades to Limit Pollution Scrap metal yards have sent polluted runoff into Tampa Bay for years, suit says Montague School […]

$6.7M Refrigerant distributor purchased GL/CPL/EIL ($1M/$2M) and a $4M/$4M Excess policy for $49,193. $25M General contractor purchased CPL/E&O ($3M/$3M) for $15,007. $10M Demolition contractor purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($2M/$4M) and a $5M/$5M Excess policy for $71,533. Youth center purchased a $1M/$1M Site Pollution Liability policy for $3,500. […]

We are pleased to announce that Beacon Hill Associates/PartnerOne Environmental has been acquired by Specialty Program Group (SPG), a holding company established to acquire and grow best-in-class specialty wholesale and underwriting facilities throughout North America. This new venture will bring increased market access and enhanced […]

Package policies are available. Send your submission here. With hospitals and medical facilities busier than ever, the amount of biohazardous, biomedical, and infectious waste is at an all-time high. And as much of the country continues to use protective masks and gloves on a regular […]

Recent environmental news stories: Hydrochloric acid spilled at New Haven business Attorney: Technician reportedly failed to perform leak test before Farmington explosion Millions of Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Pose Environmental, Health Risks Employees of Battle Creek manufacturing plant return to work after evacuation due […]

New Business Alert: Recyclers & HazMat Haulers Recent changes in living conditions for many people have caused an uptick in items being sent to recycling centers and also an increase in hazardous materials handling. Not only are more grocery items and takeout containers being sent […]