One of seven oil companies charged with killing migratory birds during drilling operations in North Dakota has agreed to plead guilty and pay $12,000. Slawson Exploration Co. Inc., of Wichita, Kan., was charged under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act with …
ACE announced the appointment of two new Environmental Risk Underwriters to its London based Environmental Liability team – Robert Wade and Hayley Dixon, both experienced professionals with strong scientific backgrounds. The two will join Emma Bartolo, London and Southeast Environmental …
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe (LIU Europe), a member of Liberty Mutual Group, has appointed Audrey Mondin as Environmental Impairment Liability Underwriter in its Paris Office. LIU said the move resulted from its conclusion that “the business looks to respond …
The company known as “Old GM” exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week and was carved into four trusts, marking the close of one of the most complex Chapter 11 cases in U.S. history. GM filed for bankruptcy in June 2009 …
Great American Insurance Group’s Environmental Division has added made another staff addition to its division as it continues to expand its San Francisco office. Pauline Saint-Pierre (formerly Lowe) joins Great American from Woodruff-Sawyer & Co., where she held the title …
A soon to be issued report from A.M. Best details an increase in U.S. property/casualty insurers’ asbestos and environmental (A&E) incurred losses. The industry faced a 50 percent rise in 2009, following a 47 percent decrease in 2008. Best’s estimates …
American Safety Insurance has launched an enhanced version of its EnviroStar policy, which combines common coverages for environmental professionals into one form. “The form changes are in response to feedback from our annual customer roundtable and our daily interactions with …
