contractors pollution liability News

Huhn-Kenzik to Lead New Sompo Environmental Unit for U.S.

Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty property,/casualty insurer, has launched a U.S. Insurance Environmental unit that augments its existing capabilities currently available through its Sompo Global Risk Solutions industry verticals. In addition to Sompo International’s current environmental offerings, the …

Ironshore Enhances Contractors Ability Coverage for Pollution Incidents

Ironshore Environmental has enhanced its Contractors Environmental Legal Liability (CELL) program to include coverage for damages resulting from pollution incidents caused by the contractor’s work. CELL is offered on an occurrence basis and can be underwritten as a practice, project …

Ironshore Enhances Designers, Contractors PL Coverage

Ironshore’s Construction Industry group, in conjunction with Ironshore Specialty Casualty, has enhanced its coverage for designers and contractors. The specialty program offers contractors pollution liability on an occurrence basis within its combination policy covering contractors liability, contractors pollution liability and …

Starr Companies Launch Enviro-Wrap Product for Construction Risks in Canada

Starr Companies has launched its new product, Enviro-Wrap insurance, in Canada. The coverage provides wrap-up liability and contractor’s pollution liability for construction project specific placements, covering either the owner or the contractor. The modular occurrence-based policy is designed to eliminate …

Pioneer Special Risk to Offer CPL Coverage Expansion For Specialty Contractors

Pioneer Special Risk has launched a new optional coverage expansion for specialty contractors that offers them the option of including incidental contractors pollution coverage, traditionally required as part of their client’s contractual terms, within the specialty contractor’s primary CGL policy. …

XL Catlin Launches New Contractors Pollution Liability Express Program

XL Catlin has launched its new Contractors Pollution Liability Express Program in the US and Canada for small to mid-size construction firms. According to Cathy Cleary, XL Catlin’s executive environmental underwriter, the program is designed for construction firms with $50 …

Beazley Doubles Environmental Risk Capacity to $50M with Lloyd’s Consortium

Beazley, the London-based provider of specialist environmental liability insurance, has doubled its capacity for operational and fixed site environmental risks to $50 million. Covering the environmental liabilities of large multi-national companies, the increased limits are backed by the Beazley Elements …

Travelers Enhances Contractors Professional, Pollution Liability Coverage

Travelers has enhanced its product offering for contractors by combining professional liability and pollution liability coverages. The product now offers additional protection against environmental damage caused by design errors. According to Adrienne Atwell, chief underwriting officer for Travelers Environmental & …