Pollution Insurance Basics
Pollution insurance, more formally known as environmental impairment liability insurance has evolved into a sophisticated portfolio of products, offered by several national, international and specialty environmental insurance companies.  Pollution insurance coverage can

Transportation Pollution Insurance
Pollution Insurance is designed to protect an array of exposures that businesses face in today’s litigious environment. Many companies have addressed their site pollution exposures; i.e. those potential claims triggered by pollution events arising from a fixed

Pollution Insurance and Real Estate
When a buyer and seller negotiate a real estate transaction, one risk factor that can kill the deal is known or suspected pollution on the site. Pollution insurance can be a valuable tool to reduce the uncertainty in the transaction, allowing the deal to close.

Contractors Pollution Liability Insurance
Have you considered contractors pollution liability insurance for your construction business? Construction company executives and owners should dread the phrase: “I’m sorry but that is not covered under your General Liability Policy.” The reality i

Why does Pollution Insurance Exist?
Pollution insurance, also known as environmental impairment liability insurance was unknown thirty years ago. If you had a pollution issue, you turned it into your general liability insurance company and usually they accepted the claim. Then came Love Canal, fo

Historical Perspective on Pollution Insurance
Pollution insurance, also known as environmental impairment liability insurance was developed in response to environmental tragedies of the 1970’s, most notably the Love Canal Disaster. The discovery of environmental damage caused by industrial waste