Construction & Civil
Contractors Pollution Liability Insurance
Some Public & Products Liability policies provide a cover for pollution related claims but only when the event is sudden and unforeseen and almost all will exclude asbestos related pollution. Pollution liabilities can arise suddenly during operations at a job site or develop over time, the later being the hardest to spot and if unnoticed for a long period, the most expensive too.
Contractors Pollution Liability Insurance protects against both sudden and slow & gradual liabilities and includes indemnity for clean-up costs incurred as a result of third party claims. If purchased, the policy covers you and your subcontractors as you carry out your work on site. The policy is designed to cover:
Liability for third party bodily injury, property damage, trespassing, nuisance or obstruction
Indemnity for clean-up costs incurred by the insured in relation to such third party claims
Most policies are offered on a claims made or occurrence basis. Speak to one of the Insurance Union team today to discuss this risk in more detail.