If an insured doesn’t clearly understand how Sudden & Accidental pollution is defined in their insurance policy, this can potentially lead to not being covered in the event of a pollution release. It can also result in E&O problems for the agent. The way a […]

Language matters, and how a carrier defines a “pollution event” determines what circumstances will trigger coverage. Unfortunately, there isn’t a standard way the insurance industry defines “pollution event”; each carrier has its unique policy language and definitions. Even a slight change in wording can result […]

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 […]

Offer environmental insurance. Every account has a pollution exposure — offering environmental coverage highlights your professionalism by filling a meaningful coverage gap while allowing you to generate more revenue from the same risk. We work with many agencies to provide industry-leading coverages from carriers who […]

Please contact us or call (800) 596-2156 with any upcoming accounts or information requests. Visit Beacon Hill’s blog for industry information and company updates. The Key to Growing Your Accounts Every account has a pollution exposure — offering environmental coverage highlights your professionalism by filling a […]

Recent environmental news stories: Henrico settles pollution lawsuit, commits $1M to improvements La Cañada High School closes campus due to chemical leak at pool US justice department sues two companies over pollution in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ Roughly 10K tons of contaminated soil removed after U.S. […]

Recent environmental news stories: As crews remove contaminated soil and liquid from Ohio toxic train wreck site, concerns emerge about where it’s going PFAS Regulation and Insurance Coverage Implications Cobb sues builder of south Cobb tunnel over ‘catastrophic’ spill Mind the gap – finding, and […]

Please contact us with any upcoming accounts or information requests. Visit Beacon Hill’s blog for industry information and company updates.       SPG consolidates environmental insurance operations, Beacon Hill and SWIS As of January 1, 2023, Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG) has consolidated the […]

This week, we want to share with you some classes of business we are finding success with, as well as some of our recently written accounts. For information, applications, or to talk with a Beacon Hill team member, please call us at (800) 596-2156 or […]

Recent environmental news stories: Specialty Program Group LLC consolidates environmental insurance operations, Beacon Hill Associates and Specialty Wholesale Insurance Solutions (SWIS) Explosion possible in wake of Ohio train derailment involving hazardous materials PCB Pollution Lawsuit Ends with the Largest Environmental Damage Recovery Settlement in Oregon […]