Beacon Hill Associates offers a number of tools to help you educate your clients on environmental exposures. We encourage you to use these tools and resources to help your insureds understand the changing definition of environmental liability and the problems that could result from not being adequately covered.
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Environmental Insurance News 12.16.24
December 16, 2024
Recent environmental news stories: Cleanup continues on contaminated soil around North Bay airport Trial in Seattle Children’s Hospital deadly mold lawsuit…
Environmental Claim Scenarios for Commercial & Retail Spaces
December 9, 2024
In the past, stores were often stand-alone structures, which meant that whatever environmental issues they experienced…
Environmental Insurance News 11.25.24
November 25, 2024
Recent environmental news stories: Concerns after millions of gallons of polluted water discharged Silica Dust Called the “New Asbestos” Company Settles…
Important Changes in the Environmental Marketplace
November 18, 2024
As we approach the end of the year, we want to report on some important industry news. We’ve…
Environmental Insurance News 11.11.24
November 11, 2024
Recent environmental news stories: Tennessee Pollution Exclusion Confusion: Courts Differ But Clauses Can Apply Walmart to pay $7.5M for dumping hazardous…
Halloween 2024
November 1, 2024
Check out some of this year’s Halloween costumes from Beacon Hill and PartnerOne Environmental: Charlotte and pup, Norbert, as pumpkins (Mom is Sara Kooij, Assistant Vice President)…
Who Needs Environmental Coverage During a Real Estate Transaction?
October 30, 2024
Of all of the issues that have to be considered when a property is changing…
Climate Change Fuels Pollution Liability: How the Insurance Industry is Adapting
October 28, 2024
Last year was a record-breaking year for billion-dollar natural disasters in the United…
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December 10, 2024
Read about some of our recently written accounts. We update this page often, so check back often!
Environmental Insurance News 11.11.24
November 11, 2024
Recent environmental news stories: Tennessee Pollution Exclusion Confusion: Courts Differ But Clauses Can Apply Walmart to pay $7.5M for dumping hazardous...
Environmental Insurance News 10.21.24
October 21, 2024
Recent environmental news stories: Metal shredding company fined $575,000 for pollution D.C. AG sues major construction company, alleging pollution of waterways...
News From Beacon Hill Associates – September 2024
September 18, 2024
Submit an account | info@b-h-a.com | (800) 596-2156 Recent Success StoriesCheck out some of the accounts we’ve written during the past month. $6.6M Abatement and demolition contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution/E&O ($1M/$2M), Auto ($1M CSL), and Excess ($5M) for $375,963… See...
News From Beacon Hill Associates – August 2024
August 28, 2024
We want to hear from you!info@b-h-a.com | (800) 596-2156 | https://b-h-a.comWhat are you working on that we can help with?Send your account here and we’ll be in touch with you shortly. Big News at Beacon Hill!Beacon Hill Associates...
News From Beacon Hill Associates – July 2024
August 20, 2024
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 >> Insured Spotlight: Environmental ConsultantsEnvironmental consultants work in a variety of industries, from construction to waste management, real estate and of course regulatory...
News From Beacon Hill Associates – June 2024
June 13, 2024
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...
News From Beacon Hill Associates – May 2024
May 15, 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 environmental contractors and...
The Summit
Our e-magazine captures the discussion and analysis of important topics in the environmental and energy insurance marketplace. We embrace innovative thinkers in this specialty arena and strive to equip agents with the tools and insights to have a better understanding of current issues, coverages, and trends. View all issues
Vol. 6 / Iss. 1 / 2020 Environmental Outlook
February 1, 2020
Cover artwork by Davide Bonazzi (Salzman Art)
Claim Scenarios
Please feel free to use any of the real-life environmental insurance claim scenarios when discussing environmental insurance with your clients. View all
Environmental Consultants Claim Scenarios
The following are some pollution claims involving environmental consultants. For more claims and exposure information, please contact us. An environmental consultant provided plans and specifications for the installation of monitoring wells at a contaminated facility. Contamination had seeped from the ground...
General Contractor Insurance Claim Scenarios
The following are some pollution claims involving general contractors. For more claims and exposure information, please contact us. While performing building renovations, a general contractor used gas powered generators and equipment. The contractor failed to properly vent or contain...
Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL) Claim Scenarios
The following are some pollution & professional claims for contractors. For more claims and exposure information, please contact us. A family-operated gas station hired a UST contractor to remove two underground storage tanks and associated contaminated soil. During...
Storage Tank Insurance Claim Scenarios
The following are some pollution claims involving storage tanks. For more claims and exposure information, please contact us. A diesel fuel tank system’s piping released a substantial amount of fuel into soil and groundwater that eventually migrated to a...
Sites & Facilities Claim Scenarios
The following are some pollution claims involving sites & facilities. For more claims and exposure information, please contact us. A manufacturer began expansion of a production line area. During excavation, oily soils with a petroleum odor were discovered. Further...
Products Pollution Insurance Claim Scenarios
The following are some pollution claims resulting from product failures. For more claims and exposure information, please contact us. A small distributor of silicone sealer was named in a suit alleging that fumes from the sealer had entered the...
Packaged Environmental Insurance Claims Scenarios
The following are some pollution claims involving environmental contractors and consultants. For more claims and exposure information, please contact us. An environmental consultant provided plans and specifications for the installation of monitoring wells at a contaminated facility. Contamination had...
Non-Environmental Contractor Claim Scenarios
The following are some professional claims for non-environmental contractors. For more claims and exposure information, please contact us. A contractor designed and installed mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire sprinkler systems on a hotel project. Design errors in excess of...
Get a CPL indication within 2 hours
The OnTarget program allows Beacon Hill to provide its partner agents with a Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL) indication for their non-environmental contractor clients.
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