By Larry Simmons, Assistant Vice President What are Natural Resource Damages? Natural resource damage is a little known coverage grant that should be included in all of your Pollution policies. Many insureds do not fully understand what natural resource damages are, or why they need […]

Recent environmental news stories: US polluters will pay for PFAS contamination cleanup following EPA ruling Bay Area Costco warehouse evacuates 1,000 people after chemical spill Judge approves $12M settlement in botched Little Village smokestack demolition Crypto miner, Pennsylvania hit with lawsuit over pollution from bitcoin […]

As cities become more developed, agricultural operations grow, and weather patterns intensify, stormwater pollution continues to become an important environmental concern. From heavy metals and pesticides, to sediment and nutrient loading, stormwater runoff is becoming more and more contaminated as time progresses. It typically drains […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mold prevention plans are not a new idea, but we are now seeing this requirement take a more pivotal, upfront role in assessing these risks. By Chelsea Albright, Vice President Microbial coverages and their rising losses have been a hot topic in the environmental industry, […]

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 […]