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Pollution Incidents Involving General Contractors
July 8, 2024
Environmental accountability within the construction industry transcends regulatory compliance. As community members, insurance professionals, and business advocates, we are...
Natural Disasters Resulting in Catastrophic Pollution Releases
June 17, 2024
Last year was a record-breaking year for billion-dollar disasters, highlighting the importance of environmental insurance Last year...
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...
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...
Mold Insurance Claim Scenarios
The following are some pollution claims involving mold. For more claims and exposure information, please contact us. A mechanical contractor installed a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system in a new commercial office building. After three years, mold and mildew...
Environmental Contractor Claim Scenarios
The following are some professional claims for environmental contractors. For more claims and exposure information, please contact us. An environmental consultant performed a Phase I Site Assessment at a site that had been used previously for industrial purposes. The consultant...
