Welcome to the Beacon Hill environmental insurance news page! Here, you will find our latest e-newsletters, press releases, and other industry related topics. We welcome feedback and questions, so please contact us at 1-800-596-2156 or email us to give your input.


News From Beacon Hill – April 2024

We want to hear from you! Contact us to discuss an account, get applications, or request exposure information. info@b-h-a.com | (800) 596-2156 Springtime Spotlight: Construction Sites Spring is here and construction projects are starting! Have you spoken with your contractor/construction insureds about their coverage? Learn about pollution considerations for […]


Environmental Insurance News 4.15.24

Recent environmental news stories: EPA imposes first national limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water Washington contractor facing fines over asbestos removal Litigation Causing Increased Construction Liability Claims and Challenges Legionella found in water at Virginia medical facility that handles vulnerable patients Storage Tank leak […]


Springtime Spotlight: Construction Sites

Spring is here and construction projects are starting! Have you spoken with your contractor/construction insureds about their coverage? Because of the variety of activities and types of contractors involved with construction operations, the exposures at these construction sites can be varied and complex. Environmental exposures […]


Insured Spotlight: Metal Recycling Facilities

As with all sectors of the recycling industry, metal recyclers and scrapyards have seen dynamic growth in recent years. These facilities face increased pollution risks due to various processes like sorting, shredding, and melting metal. These operations can release hazardous substances and emissions into the […]


Recently Written Accounts

$17M Waste hauler/roll-off dumpster rental purchased GL/Pollution ($1M/$2M), Excess ($5M/$5M), and Auto ($1M) for $838,000. $36M Fertilizer manufacturer and distributor purchased GL/Pollution ($1M/$2M), Excess ($10M/$10M), and Auto ($1M) for $234,000. $6.5M Tank cleaning, sandblasting, and painting contractor purchased GL ($1M/$2M) Excess ($4M), Auto ($1M) for […]


Environmental Insurance News 3.25.24

Recent environmental news stories: Mitigating Pollution Risks: Real Estate’s New Sustainability Frontier The diesel seeped out from a 10,000 gallon storage tank and contaminated three miles of Mason Creek Department of Justice, environmental groups sue Campbell Soup, alleging it’s been polluting Lake Erie Power Outage […]



News From Beacon Hill – March 2024

We want to hear from you! Contact us to discuss an account, get applications, or request exposure information. info@b-h-a.com | (800) 596-2156 Contractors Pollution & Professional Coverage can be customized to the needs of the insured. Optional enhancements may include: Natural Resources Damage, Mold coverage, Transportation […]



Environmental Insurance News 3.4.24

Recent environmental news stories: Smithfield Foods plant evacuated after ammonia release, four employees taken to hospital Iowa school district allowed employees to work amid asbestos contamination San Diego sues company for $5 million for dumping contaminated soil in city landfill Navigating environmental risks in real […]