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Environmental / Construction Professional and Pollution Insurance

Environmental & Construction Professional Lender Liability Policy

Distinguished offers a Pollution Legal Liability Plus (PLLP) form for lenders. Coverage is specifically tailored for lenders and provides protection against the loss of collateral value in a covered location because of a pollution condition or an indoor contaminant condition, in the event of a loan default at a covered location, which serves as the…

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Distinguished Environmental and Construction Professional Claims Team

Our in-house Claims Team comprises attorneys with nearly 50 years of combined experience handling environmental, construction, and construction professional-related claims. We have experience handling all these claims, such as spills and chemical explosions, requiring coordination with FEMA, trade contractors’ daily operations, and design-build construction projects. Our team handles claims from large Fortune 100 corporations to…

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Emerging Contaminants: Understanding Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Their Growing Impact

Emerging contaminants are chemicals in the environment that have been recently identified as posing a potential risk to the environment and public health.  These contaminants may arise from everyday products or their use in various industries.  As these contaminants are detected in the environment with increased frequency and concentration, they become subject to greater scrutiny…

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Pollution Liability Coverage for Farms: An Ultimate Guide 

When you envision farms, images of pristine green fields, towering stalks of corn, and expansive blue skies likely come to mind. It’s a scene that suggests purity, sustainability, and nature in harmony.  Yet, beneath this idyllic surface lies an intricate web of potential pollution hazards. From unintended chemical runoffs to leaking storage containers, farms are…

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Construction Pollution: 4 Sources Job Sites Need to Prepare For 

When it comes to pollution events, most people think of newsworthy headlines associated with pipeline leaks and corporate scandals. However, pollution often doesn’t come from these major events but from far more mundane sources.   For instance, one sector that frequently runs the risk of a pollution event is the construction industry. Whether it’s an accidental…

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Insurance for Property Developers: A Complete Guide From Distinguished 

In the sprawling expanses of modern cities and towns, the fingerprints of developers are everywhere. From towering skyscrapers to quaint residential communities, their visions transform landscapes and lay the foundation for the future. However, in the fast-paced development world, unforeseen environmental challenges can quickly lead to significant financial setbacks.  That’s where Environmental and Construction Professional…

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What is Contractor’s Pollution Liability Insurance: A Complete Guide For Brokers 

Contractors deal with a lot of problems throughout their day — delayed parts, tight schedules, and fussy clients, just to name a few.  However, one thing they shouldn’t have to worry about is whether they’ll lose their business over a pollution event. Unfortunately, without the right insurance, one incident of mold or historical pollution could…

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A Broker’s Guide to Environmental Insurance: Unlocking the Potential of PLLP

Are you ready to supercharge your environmental insurance portfolio? Then you can’t afford to miss our latest webinar recording, ‘Unlocking the Potential of PLLP: A Broker’s Guide to Environmental Insurance.’ With top industry experts Kasey Jones and Samantha Linton sharing exclusive insights moderated by the astute Ben Stone, this is the ultimate resource for anyone…

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Who Needs Environmental Insurance?

When it comes to environmental risks, images of oil spills and smog-choked skies often dominate our thoughts. We tend to associate pollution liability with industrial giants – refineries, factories, and power plants. While these concerns are certainly valid, the world of pollution risks extends far beyond the obvious culprits. There’s a myriad of businesses and…

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Volatile Organic Compounds: The Silent Threat You Need to Know About and How Environmental Insurance Can Help

In the realm of insurance, there’s a unique opportunity that combines the responsibility of safeguarding businesses with a profound commitment to protecting our environment. This opportunity revolves around Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and the insurance solutions designed to mitigate the risks associated with them. VOCs, as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are ubiquitous…

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