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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Navigating Environmental Insurance Needs in a Changing Regulatory Climate
July 21, 2025
By Bill Pritchard, Founder of Beacon Hill Associates During this time of significant regulatory change…
Pollution Exposures for Warehouses Storing Lithium Batteries
July 14, 2025
Lithium batteries and the devices they power have become an important part of our daily lives. They…
Environmental Insurance News 7.7.25
July 7, 2025
Recent environmental news stories: Pipe failure leads to significant wastewater spill 3 cases of Legionnaires’ disease tied to resort in Southern…
Drones, Satellites, and Insurance: Cutting-edge Tools for Insurance Underwriting
June 30, 2025
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) to inspect properties for underwriting purposes…
Environmental Insurance News 6.23.25
June 23, 2025
Recent environmental news stories: Chemical leak at explosives manufacturing plant prompted evacuations in Vinton County What to Know About Construction and…
Managing Growing Insureds
June 9, 2025
By Jamie Lewis, President The summer season typically means that homeowners are starting improvement projects and developers are anxious to break…
Environmental Concerns for Medical Research Facilities
June 2, 2025
From hospital laboratories to corporate medical facilities, the potential environmental impact created by medical research can be considerable….
Climate Change Fuels Pollution Liability: How the Insurance Industry is Adapting
May 28, 2025
Last year was a record-breaking year for billion-dollar natural disasters in the United…
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July 11, 2025
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News From Beacon Hill Associates: June 2025
June 24, 2025
Managing Growing InsuredsThe summer season typically means that homeowners are starting improvement projects and developers are anxious to break ground on newly purchased property. You may also find yourself on the phone with your contractors…Read the article. Packaged...
News From Beacon Hill Associates: May 2025
May 23, 2025
info@b-h-a.com | (800) 596-2156 | https://b-h-a.com Contractors Pollution & Professional Starting at $3,750The Contractors Pollution & Professional policy is a combined form, providing coverage to general contractors, construction managers, and various trade contractors who could…Get product information. Environmental Insurance...
Environmental Insurance News 5.5.25
May 5, 2025
Recent environmental news stories: EPA fines water treatment plant operator $60,000 for alleged Cooks River pollution Superior Court affirms denial of...
News From Beacon Hill Associates: April 2025
April 21, 2025
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? Experienced Help withEnvironmental AccountsBeacon Hill Associates writes a wide range of accounts, from non-environmental contractors and tanks to energy...
Environmental Insurance News 4.21.25
April 21, 2025
Recent environmental news stories: Thousand of gallons of runoff leak into Peoria area creeks after landfill break-in Fire at Pickaway County...
News From Beacon Hill Associates: February 2025
February 18, 2025
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? Top Classes of Business to Go After This YearWe’ve compiled a list of our top new business opportunities to...
News From Beacon Hill Associates: January 2025
January 27, 2025
Happy New Year From Beacon HillWe have had a busy start to the New Year! Our team has kicked off the year with several wins and we’re gearing up for an eventful first quarter. What are you working...
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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