Recently Written Account 4.15.24

$500k Commercial solar panel installation contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) for $20,363. This contractor is located in NY with no work in the five boroughs.


Recently Written Account 4.11.24

$4.5M Contractors & remodeling company, specializing in build-back for the fire & water restoration industry, purchased Contractors Pollution & Professional ($1M/$2M) for $7,369.


Recently Written Account 4.8.24

$16.7M Recycler specializing in pallet and crate recycling purchased Site Specific Pollution ($1M/$2M) for $10,718. This applicant was self-insured for Pollution Liability when a release from one of their locations led them into conflict with an environmental watchdog group....


Recently Written Account 4.2.24

$1.3M Business specializing in demolition, decommissioning, and recycling services for industrial facilities purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($5M) for $30,000.







Recently Written Account 2.20.24

$1.5M Environmental contractor/waste management for the cannabis industry purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M), Auto, and Excess ($4M/$4M) for $85,570.


Recently Written Account 2.15.24

$1M Asbestos abatement contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) for $10,000. This insured is located in New Jersey with 45% of their operations in New York City; they required Action Over coverage and admitted paper.


Recently Written Account 2.8.24

$60M Commercial general contracting and design/build services business purchased Contractors Pollution & Professional ($2M/$2M), including Rectification and Protective Indemnity, for $37,000.


Industry Trend: An Increase in Wastewater Pollution Claims

Increasing awareness of environmental issues, more robust monitoring and detection methods, and evolving industry standards all contribute to an increase in wastewater pollution claims. Wastewater can spread disease, particularly from sewage treatment facilities, farm runoff...



News Alert: How to Write More Business in New York

We all know New York accounts can be tricky. But when done in a thoughtful manner, with careful underwriting and appropriate rates, writing business in New York may be a win for not only the insured, but also the agent and carrier. So let’s look at some considerations tha...


Recently Written Account 1.17.24

$1.1M Wastewater treatment operation & management services business purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M), Auto ($1M CSL), and Excess ($10M) for $175,000.


Recently Written Account 1.12.24

$750k Environmental contractor in New York specializing in industrial cleaning and wastewater assessments purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M) for $20,174. Coverage includes third party Action Over coverage.


Recent New York Accounts

Take a look at some of our New York success stories: $2.5M Asbestos abatement contractor in NJ with NY operations (minimal 5 boroughs work) purchased General Liability/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O/Workers Compensation ($1M/$2M), Excess ($10M), and Auto ($1M...



See Our Top Classes of Business Written Last Year

As we kick off 2024, we want to reflect on the accounts we have achieved the most success with over the past year. These are clients we can provide creative coverage solutions for, as well as competitive pricing and superior service. Drum roll, please! Abatement co...


Recently Written Account 1.2.24

$350k Abatement contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M), Auto ($1M CSL), and Excess ($1M) for $33,580. This insured is a small NY contractor with minimal five boroughs work. By offering broad coverage including Action Over and adding the Auto line,...


Recently Written Account 12.11.23

$2.025M Environmental/hazardous waste removal contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($1M/$1M) for $22,998. We were also able to write the Auto on this account to round out the placement.




Recently Written Account 11.30.23

$400k Duct cleaning and mold remediation contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($5M) for $13,132. This account is a spin-off from another firm starting up services with qualified staff and very specialized operations.


Recently Written Account 11.6.23

A business specializing in soil remediation, hydroexcavation and reclamation services purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional ($1M/$2M), Excess ($5M), and Auto ($1M CSL) for $54,000.



Recently Written Account 11.2.23

$1.2M Environmental consultant/safety & compliance consulting company purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($5M/$5M) for $22,642. The incumbent carrier was reducing capacity on limits and wouldn't match the same $5M Excess for re...


Recently Written Account 10.31.23

$700k Soil remediation contractor specializing in the removal, transportation, and disposal of contaminated soil purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) and Auto ($1M CSL) for $64,695.


Recently Written Account 10.27.23

$2M Asbestos abatement & interior demolition contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M), Excess ($5M), and Auto ($1M CSL) for $34,342. This was a new venture started buy an owner with significant prior related experience before starting on his own....


Recently Written Account 10.22.23

A municipal airport purchased Storage Tank Liability coverage ($1M/$1M) for $21,551. Coverage is for four underground tanks containing jet fuel; they are bare steel, single walled, 43 years old, and 20,000 gallons each.




Determining if an Account is "Environmental"

By Allison McGreal, Assistant Vice President One of the more difficult tasks for an insurance agent or broker is finding the right carrier partners to place coverage. One approach is to send an application to every carrier you know and see which is willing to give you a q...



Recently Written Account 9.29.23

$2M Asbestos abatement and interior demolition contractor in Alabama purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M), Excess ($5M), and Auto ($1M) for $35,675.





Recently Written Account 9.5.23

$2.55M Plastic & cardboard recycling company purchased GL/Site Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($1M) for $22,444. This business suffered a severe shock loss in early 2023 that made it challenging for them to find replacement coverage at an acceptable premium. We...


Recently Written Account 8.30.23

$400k Manure pumping/application contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Transportation Pollution Liability/Limited Cyber Liability ($1M/$1M) for $5,884.


Spotlight on Endorsements: TSHS and TPL

By Allison McGreal, Assistant Vice President Generally speaking, the Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL) form provides coverage for your operations performed away from premises you own, rent, lease, or operate. Many contractors may have reason to store hazardous waste o...


Recently Written Account 8.11.23

$3M Septic tank installation, cleaning, and maintenance services in TX and NM purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M), Excess ($10M), and Auto ($1M CSL) for $160,000.


Recently Written Account 8.8.23

$800k Waste disposal business purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M), Excess ($1M), and Auto ($1M) for $43,000. This insured specializes in the collection, disposal, and processing of cannabis waste. All hazardous waste is separated and disposed of, and the r...


Recently Written Account 8.4.23

$2.9M Fire & water restoration and emergency response contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O/Bailees ($1M/$2M), Excess ($1M), and Auto ($1M CSL) for $46,000.


Recently Written Account 8.1.23

$2M Environmental contractor specializing in asbestos abatement and demolition purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($2M/$2M) for $22,094. Winning this account was contingent on being able to write the Auto and Workers Compensation. Becau...


The Changing Interpretation of ‘Pollution Exclusion’

There was a time when pollution exclusions were discussed, questioned, and sometimes overridden by courts, but this is changing. So, what is a pollution exclusion and why is it important? This is typically defined as “An exclusion in an insurance policy that refers to loss...



Recently Written Account 7.23.23

$4.638M Recycler/C&D waste hauler purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Site Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($2M/$2M) for $28,578. This was a new venture start-up that we first received in January and first quoted in February of this year. We quoted it m...



Recently Written Account 7.6.23

$800k Industrial cleaning contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional ($1M/$2M) for $7,229. This insured is a newly established industrial cleaning contractor started by an experienced owner.


Recently Written Account 7.3.23

$2M Contractor specializing in asbestos abatement, industrial cleaning, PCB removal, soil excavation, and demolition purchased GL ($2M/$1M), Workers Compensation ($1M/$1M/$1M), Auto ($1M), and Excess ($2M) for $61,609.


The Environmental Impact of Agribusinesses

Agricultural operations can significantly impact the environment, and various aspects of these practices can lead to environmental damage. Farming activities could inherently affect soil, water, and air through the use of pesticides, fertilizers, farm equipment, animal waste...


Recently Written Account 6.19.23

$2M Asbestos/lead abatement and interior demolition contractor in Pennsylvania purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M), Auto ($1M), and Workers Compensation ($5M/$5M) for $70,000.


Recently Written Account 6.14.23

$1.6M Environmental/hazardous materials abatement contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($5M/$5M) for $39,707. The broker on this account was looking to regain an account they had lost several years ago. We were able to sub...



Recent Environmental Account Profiles

Environmental Contractor with an Auto Exposure This month we bound coverage for a $2.2M environmental contractor in Texas doing industrial cleaning and vacuum truck work for the petrochemical industry. We were able to tackle some challenges with this account, including the...


Recently Written Account 6.5.23

$1.2M Demolition & abatement contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Cyber ($1M/$2M) for $20,000. The insured's current carrier was downgraded and they needed to move coverage midterm.


Recently Written Account 6.2.23

$400k Fire & water restoration company in NY purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M), Auto ($1M), and Excess ($1M) for $27,500. Coverage includes Action Over.







Recently Written Account 4.27.23

$46M Utility contractor purchased Contractors Pollution Liability, including Mold, Transportation Pollution Liability, Non-Owned Disposal Site Coverage/Time Element (Site coverage for insured's location), Crisis Management, and Cyber ($2M/$2M) for $12,741. This was a renewal...


Recently Written Account 4.18.23

$4.1M Environmental/non-environmental drilling and core sampling business in Florida purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($2M/$3M) and $1M Auto policy for $220,131.




Why You Must Examine Retroactive Dates on an Account

A retroactive date may be defined as: A provision found in many claims-made policies that eliminates coverage for claims produced by wrongful acts that took place prior to a specified date, even if the claim is first made during the policy period. The purpose of this impo...




Recently Written Account 3.22.23

$1.21M Asbestos abatement contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O, including Mold, Non-Owned Disposal Site Coverage, and Transportation Pollution Liability ($3M/$3M) and Excess ($4M) for $17,325.


Insured Spotlight: Fire and Water Restoration Contractors

By Brittany Skiles, Senior Underwriter Fire and water restoration contractors are a common class of business for environmental carriers to write. This class of business can be highly competitive for agents and brokers. The insureds for this class quite often shop around t...


Recently Written Account 3.7.23

$2.5M Manufacturer of absorbents for liquid wastes purchased GL/Site Pollution Liability/Products Pollution ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($2M/$2M) for $22,887. This insured had never previously carried Pollution coverage before, either for their facility or products. By bundling all...



Recently Written Account 3.5.23

$800k Environmental consultant/engineering services business purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional/Cyber ($1M/$2M), Excess ($1M), and Workers Compensation ($1M) for $20,000.


Important Considerations for New York Accounts

By Allison McGreal, Assistant Vice President There are several things to consider when purchasing environmental insurance coverage, particularly in the state of New York. Many insurance transactions are driven by contract requirements and PartnerOne Environmental is se...


Recently Written Account 3.1.23

$400k Non-destructive tank & pipe testing contractor located in New York purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($2M) for $17,000.


Recently Written Account 2.15.23

$500k Asbestos abatement contractor purchased a $1M/$1M/$1M Workers Compensation policy for $62,141. We already write the Auto for this insured and the broker asked if we could assist with the Workers Compensation as well.



Recently Written Account 2.14.23

$2.8M Mold remediation contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution & Professional Liability/Cyber ($1M/$2M), Excess ($5M), and Workers Compensation ($1M) for $68,000.


Recently Written Account 2.11.23

$3.2M Plumbing contractor purchased Contractors Pollution & Professional, Transportation Pollution Liability, Mold, Non-Owned Disposal Site Coverage, Crisis Management, and Cyber ($1M/$2M) for $8,299.




How to Think Like an Underwriter

By Allison McGreal, Assistant Vice President As an underwriter it's important to understand what motivates the broker and the insured to purchase a particular insurance policy. Perhaps they are looking for a specific type of coverage or maybe the premium is an important...





Recently Written Account 2.1.23

$250k Fire & water restoration contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution & Professional ($1M/$2M) for $2,711. This is a start-up contractor with previous experience for a different employer starting off on their own.




Recently Written Account 1.19.23

$3.3M Vacuum truck servicing company specializing in septic systems & grease traps purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M), Auto ($1M), and Excess ($5M/$5M) for $223,997. The nature of insured's operations means they have a significant fleet of hea...


New Year, New Business

Happy New Year from PartnerOne Environmental! 2022 was another fantastic year for PartnerOne, growing our business by over 20% and retaining 95% of our renewal book! Be a part of our continued success and partner with us in 2023! See some of our recent success stories....



Recently Written Account 1.9.23

$450k Tank contractor and inspector purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($3M/$3M) and Excess ($1M)for $28,388. This insured had a contract requiring higher limits and broader coverage. We were able to meet the requirements to secure the bind order.






Recently Written Account 12.8.22

$1.2M Environmental contractor specializing in biohazardous waste disposal purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional ($1M/$2M) for $7,921. The insured was specifically looking for a new home for their Auto liability, and we were able to help them with that li...


Recently Written Account 12.5.22

$4.5M Environmental consultant purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional ($5M/$5M) for $130,000. This NY environmental consultant had multiple policies for various lines of coverage and needed the broader coverage to include Action Over coverage. A significan...


Recently Written Account 12.1.22

$1M Abatement and interior demolition contractor located in New York purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional ($1M/$2M) and a $10M Excess policy for $75,000.  This insured does not do work downstate or in the 5 boroughs. We were able to provide them with on...


Recently Written Account 11.14.22

$1.95M Environmental consultant offering breathing air and gas monitoring systems for multiple clients. The insured purchased a $1M Auto policy for $19,591. We already write the GL, and our producer wanted to see if we could help on the Auto as well to write all lines with o...



Recently Written Account 11.9.22

$400k Asbestos abatement contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O/NODS/Mold, Transportation Pollution Liability, Limited Cyber Liability ($1M/$2M) and a $1M/$1M Excess policy for $6,053.



Recently Written Account 11.2.22

$20M Horizontal directional driller purchased Contractors Pollution Liability, Transportation Pollution Liability, Cyber, and Non-Owned Disposal Site Coverage ($5M/$5M) for $13,554.


Recently Written Account 10.30.22

$4.5M Environmental remediation and consulting services company purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($2M/$2M), Excess ($5M/$5M), and Workers Compensation ($1M) for $53,000.



Important Coverage News for California Businesses

This year, California put into place legislature requiring all businesses, residents, and multi-family properties in certain locations to separate and recycle organic waste and recyclable materials from trash. This effort aims to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and also...


4th Quarter Storage Tank Submissions

Now is the time to submit your end of the year tank accounts! We have experience working with producers around the country to bind storage tank business ranging from small businesses to multi-location companies requiring customized coverage solutions. Learn more. Avai...




Recently Written Account 10.6.22

An abatement contractor purchased a $1M Workers Compensation policy for $425k. PartnerOne already writes the primary and Excess for this NY abatement contractor. We were able to offer the Workers Comp as well, rounding out the account.






PartnerOne Environmental: Your Partner for Success

Why work with PartnerOne? The environmental insurance marketplace is crowded. When securing an insurance product for your client, price shouldn't be the only thing that matters. Make sure you are working with a company who offers quality coverage, experienced environmental...


Recently Written Account 9.29.22

$800k Fire & water restoration contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) for $9,911. Coverage includes Transportation Pollution Liability, Bailee’s, and limited Cyber Liability.


Recently Written Account 9.25.22

$70M General contractor who specializes in concrete, excavation, street & road construction, and utility contracting purchased Contractors Pollution Liability ($5M/$10M) for $41,345, Coverage includes Mold, Transportation Pollution Liability, and Non-Owned Disposal Site...




Recently Written Account 9.8.22

$1.8M Demolition contractor specializing in interior tear outs, including recycling of salvages materials. The insured purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) and a $4M/$4M Excess policy for $21,176. We received this submission with less than 24 hours before e...




Pollution Exposures for Wastewater Treatment Plants

Wastewater treatment plants can be found all over the United States, and are designed to clean used water and sewage so that it can be returned safely to our environment. This wastewater comes from homes, schools, businesses, groundwater runoff, and storm water infiltration,...



Recently Written Account 8.8.22

$1.5M Air monitoring services business at oilfield & industrial locations purchased GL/Contractors Pollution & Professional/Cyber ($1M/$2M) and $5M Excess policy for $25,000.



Recently Written Account 8.3.22

An environmental consultant providing assessment and sampling services in CT/NY purchased a $2M/$2M GL/Contractors Pollution & Professional policy and Workers Compensation for a total of $39,603.



Recently Written Account 7.26.22

$2.5M Concrete contractor purchased a $1M/$2M Contractors Pollution & Professional policy for $6,000. Although our premium was higher than the incumbent's, we significantly broadened their coverage to earn their business.


Recently Written Account 7.23.22

$500K New York asbestos and lead abatement contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution and Professional ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($5M) for $43,000. Action Over coverage included.




Recently Written Account 7.10.22

$3.2M Environmental contractor, performing installation and removal of USTs, purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability, including EBL, Transportation Pollution Liability, Non-Owned Disposal Site coverage, Cyber (combined $1M/$2M) and a $1M Excess policy for $19,859.


Recently Written Account 7.9.22

$3M Environmental consultant focusing on soil remediation purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O and Excess (combined limits $5M/$5M) for $96,269. This account had large prior losses, but with some changes in their risk management to help mitigate, and with hig...


Recently Written Account 7.7.22

$2.5M Recycler of wood waste purchased GL/Site Pollution/Products Pollution/Contractors Pollution/Transportation Pollution ($1M/$2M), Excess ($5M/$5M) and Auto for $93,917.






Recently Written Account 6.20.22

$3.87M Green waste recycling & demolition company purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($3M/$3M) for $65,344. This insured suffered an extreme shock loss several years ago but took appropriate steps to prevent and mitigate future such losses,...


Recently Written Account 6.19.22

$3M Environmental consultant specializing in environmental site assessments and sampling purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O, and Excess (combined limits $5M/$5M) for $96,500. This insured had open claims but based on risk management/loss control measure put...



Recently Written Account 6.15.22

$34M Security system installation company purchased Contractors Pollution Liability, Transportation Pollution Liability, Non-Owned Disposal Site Coverage, Mold, and Cyber ($1M/$1M) for $9,838. We previously wrote a project policy for this insured and at the end of the projec...


Recently Written Account 6.12.22

$1.1M Fire/water restoration contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O, Transportation Pollution Liability, Non-Owned Disposal Site Coverage, Microbial Substance Coverage ($1M/$2M) and $3M Excess policy for $22,627.



Recently Written Account 6.6.22

$1M Asbestos abatement and demolition services purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O/Cyber ($1M/$2M), Excess ($5M), and Workers Compensation ($1M) for $56,000.


Steps to a Smooth and Successful PartnerOne Renewal

By Megan Stephens, Assistant Vice President, and Katie Labonte, Senior Underwriter If your client’s environmental policy is coming up for renewal soon, you might be asking yourself some questions. What information will the carrier need in order to quote the renewal?  W...




Recently Written Account 5.6.22

$2.25M Environmental contractor and installer of fuel systems purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($5M/$5M) for $27,087. The CPL was previously written on a claims-made basis due to tank installation operations, but we provided nose coverage to...



Environmental Exposures from Construction

Developing and renovating properties could result in costly and dangerous pollution issues It is difficult to drive to work, the store, or even just cruise around town without spotting a construction project in progress. From single family homes and apartment development to...


Recently Written Account 4.18.22

$5M Environmental contractor providing asbestos, tank cleaning, janitorial and demo work purchased GL ($1M/$2M), Workers Compensation ($1M/$1M/$1M), and Excess ($10M) for $167,638.


Recently Written Account 4.15.22

$1.7M Asbestos & lead abatement contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M), Excess ($2M/$2M), Auto, Workers Compensation for $172,000. This is a NJ based abatement contractor also working in NY. The insured requested an option to include NY Action...




Recently Written Account 4.7.22

$1M Oilfield remediation, tank cleaning, and equipment rental services company purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O/Cyber ($1M/$2M) and $5M Excess policy for $25,000.


Recently Written Account 3.29.22

$1.7M Manufacturer/metal finishing business purchased a $1M/$1M Site Pollution Liability policy for $5,000. Although this firm has been in operation since the 1960's, they never carried pollution coverage before. With a recent change in ownership, the decision was made to pr...




Recently Written Account 3.14.22

$2.05M Asbestos abatement and interior demolition contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) for $49,379. The insured is a newly established New York business  with highly qualified staff; no work in the 5 boroughs. We were able to offer the broad ter...




Recently Written Account 3.4.22

$900k Environmental consultant (lab testing, Phase I, II, III) purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M) for $14,466. This insured is NY domiciled and 100% of operations will be performed in the 5 boroughs of NY. Includes Action Over coverage.



Recently Written Account 2.22.22

$850k Oilfield site cleanup, tank contracting, and site remediation business purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O/Cyber ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($10M) for $32,000.




Recently Written Account 2.11.22

$100k Roll-off dumpster rental company purchased GL, Contractors Pollution Liability, Transportation Pollution Liability, Non-Owned Disposal Site coverage ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($1M) for $6,000.


Recently Written Account 2.7.22

$1.2M Lab packing, waster brokering, lab analysis company purchased Workers Compensation ($1M/$1M/$1M) for $48,442. PartnerOne currently writes the Auto, GL, and Excess. The insured was looking to get out of NY Workers Compensation pool and expand operations/ work in NY, CT,...


Recently Written Account 2.1.22

$650k Environmental consultant purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($5M/$5M) for $26,150. This insured is an NY state domiciled environmental consultant with minimal use of sub-consultants. No action over exclusion.


Recently Written Account 1.26.22

$2M Groundwater remediation contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M) for $50,220. This insured is domiciled in NJ but the majority of the work is done in NY State with limited work in NYC. This firm is related to another PartnerOne contractin...




Recently Written Account 1.14.22

$2M Groundwater remediation contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M) for $50,389. The insured is a NJ based contractor doing significant work in NY State, including some in the 5 boroughs. We were able to provide terms, including NY Labor Law...


Recently Written Account 1.11.22

$1.5M Gravel quarry and C&D landfill purchased GL/Site Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M), Excess ($5M/$5M), and Auto ($1M) for $73,123. This account was previously written with multiple carriers providing overlapping coverage in some cases and no coverage in others. By havin...


Recently Written Account 1.7.22

$650k Environmental consultant purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O ($1M/$2M) and $1M Excess policy for $16,803. This insured is a small NY-based environmental consultant; we were able to provide all lines including NY Labor Law for the broker.


Recently Written Account 1.3.22

$7M Pipeline construction and maintenance company purchased Contractors Pollution Liability ($5M/$5M), Transportation Pollution Liability, NODS, Mold ($1M/$1M), and Cyber for $12,127.



Recently Written Account 12.20.21

$33.5 Concrete contractor purchased Contractors Pollution Liability with Transportation Pollution Liability, Mold, NODS, and Cyber. The insured also purchased a Commercial Storage Tank policy for two aboveground storage tanks they use to fuel their fleet of vehicles. Limits...


Recently Written Account 12.7.21

$3.5M Drilling contractor (both environmental & non-environmental drilling) purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional ($1M/$2M) and a $2M/$2M Excess policy for $45,089.



Recently Written Account 12.1.21

$700k Fire & water damage restoration contractor located in New York purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) and a $2M Excess policy for $29,123. Coverage includes Action Over.


Recent Environmental Account Profiles

We have summarized some of our recent unique accounts. Read on for details! Sand & Gravel Quarry The PartnerOne team recently bound an account for a $1.75M sand & gravel quarry. The insured purchased GL, Contractors Pollution Liability, Transportation Polluti...


Recently Written Account 11.29.21

$200k Fire & water restoration contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional ($1M/$2M) for $2,669. This insured had coverage elsewhere that was non-renewed as carrier was getting off fire/water accounts. We were able to offer terms because the insu...





Recently Written Account 11.9.21

$1.5M Company specializing in sandblasting tanks & water towers for corrosion control, lead abatement of tanks, and painting tanks purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/EBL ($1M/$2M) and a $1M Excess policy for $15,661.



Recently Written Account 11.5.21

$1.53 Industrial cleaning & tank cleaning contractor purchased GL/CPL ($1M/$2M) and a $10M Excess policy for $28,437. Because this insured works at oil refineries, they were contractually required to carry $10M Excess limits for both GL & Pollution. Previously their...



Recently Written Account 11.1.21

$700k Fire/water damage restoration contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) and $2M Excess policy for $29,123. The insured is a NY environmental contractor who split off from his prior company to start on his own, no work downstate, looking for a co...


Recently Written Account 10.29.21

$240k Mold remediation contractor who also does a small amount of asbestos in NY purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O($1M/$2M) including mold coverage ($1M/$1M) for $7,750.





Recently Written Account 10.4.21

$2.1M Environmental consulting/industrial hygiene services business purchased GL/CPL/E&O/Cyber ($1M/$2M), as well as a $5M/$10M Project Excess, and $2M follow-form Excess policy.


Recently Written Account 10.1.21

$3.6M Asbestos abatement & interior demolition contractor purchased GL/CPL/E&O, Business Auto, and Excess (combined $6M/$7M limits) for $84,503. This insured is an experienced and qualified contractor seeking all lines with one carrier. By offering the Auto along wit...


Recently Written Account 9.28.21

$1.5M Recycler/green waste & landscaping waste composting purchased GL/CPL ($1M/$2M) and Business Auto ($1M CSL) for $59,065. We previously wrote this account from 2018-2020 but lost it last year to a competitor. We won it back this year with competitive pricing and cove...



Recently Written Account 9.20.21

$4M Environmental contractor/Industrial cleaning business purchased GL/CPL/E&O package ($1M/$2M) and $5M/$5M Excess policy for $47,547. We were able to save the insured approximately 30% from expiring premiums, being particularly competitive on the Excess, despite the in...



Recently Written Account 9.15.21

$15M Site prep, pad development and land clearing contractor purchased Contractors Pollution Liability with Transportation Pollution Liability, Mold, Non-Owned Disposal Site Coverage, and Cyber ($10M/$10M) for $21,072.





Recently Written Account 8.19.21

$1.8M Asbestos abatement and demolition contractor purchased Workers Compensation ($1M/$1M/$1M) for $61,807. PartnerOne already writes the GL, Excess, and Hired & Non-owned Auto for this insured, so we were able to round out the account with the Workers Compensation.



The Benefits of Writing Multi-Line Accounts

By Allison McGreal, Assistant Vice President Aside from adding more to your company’s bottom line, there are several benefits to placing all lines of insurance with one carrier, when possible. There are advantages to both the insured and the carrier, including: Pos...


Recently Written Account 8.15.21

$750k Asbestos abatement and demolition contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution ($1M/$2M) and $5M Excess policy for $74,000. This is a NY domiciled abatement contractor; we offered New York Labor Law coverage to enable the Insured to meet  contractual obligations.






Recently Written Account 7.25.21

$1.8M Fire & water restoration contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/E&O/Mold ($1M/$2M) and a $1M Excess policy for $19,825. This insured was purchased by another qualified company and all employees were retained.



Growing Your Business By Targeting Recyclers

How Spikes in Commodities Pricing Present Opportunities For Insurance Producers By R. Ivy Riggs, CPCU, ASLI, AIS The prices of common commodities have soared sharply in recent months. From oil to wood and from copper to aluminum, many resources have experienced a rapid j...





Recently Written Account 7.3.21

$40M HVAC and plumbing contractor purchased a $5M/$5M Contractors Pollution Liability policy for $19,376. Despite a potentially large open pollution claim on the incumbent's prior policy, we were able to get approval to offer competitive terms with matching limits and no inc...



Recently Written Account 6.28.21

$410k Soil sampling and analysis contractor purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M) for $6,890. This account grew significantly this year; we worked with the insured and carrier to keep pricing competitive and provide the coverage needed.


Recently Written Account 6.22.21

$400k Asbestos abatement contractor purchased Workers Compensation ($1M/$1M/$1M) for $93,343. PartnerOne currently writes the HNOA, GL, and Excess with this insured and the broker wanted to round out the account with the Workers Comp. The insured was not pleased with the New...



Pollution Coverage for Biosolid Applicators

By Katie Labonte, Managing Underwriter, and Megan Stephens, Assistant Vice President Biosolid application companies perform an important service for the livestock and farming industries across the country and play an integral part in one of the biggest reuse and recycle a...


Recently Written Account 6.17.21

$390k Asbestos/lead abatement and mold remediation contractor purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M) and a $5M Excess policy for $22,000. The insured is an experienced NY contractor with a clean loss history and no work in the 5 boroughs. They received renewal terms from their p...


Recently Written Account 6.15.21

$2M Fire & water restoration contractor who does mold, build back including carpet and tile cleaning purchased GL/CPL/E&O including mold ($1M/$2M), $1M Excess policy, with $5,000 deductible for $29,695.




Recently Written Account 6.1.21

$100k Fire & water restoration contractor purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M) for $2,630. The insured had picked up operations again after taking a step back in 2020. We were able to secure them coverage to resume their operations.


Recently Written Account 5.25.21

$4.8M HVAC contractor purchased CPL/Professional ($1M/$1M) for $5,000. The insured had previously carried only CPL with 300K limits. We were able to more than triple their CPL limits and add Professional Liability for less than a 70% increase above their expiring CPL-only pr...


Recently Written Account 5.18.21

$2M General contractor purchased CPL/Professional ($1M/$2M) for $6,000. The insured was looking to secure coverage for a reasonable premium that would help them comply with contracts and bid additional work.




Recently Written Account 5.5.21

$3.3M Residential apartment complex purchased Site Specific Pollution liability ($1M/$1M) for $3,432. Environmental Data Resources (EDR) had incorrectly mapped multiple negative environmental records at this location. PartnerOne contacted EDR directly to let them know their...



Recently Written Account 4.30.21

$1.6M Emergency response and hazmat cleaning company purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M), $1M BAP policy, and $5M Excess policy for $45,000. By packaging the primary and Excess with our Auto program, we secured all three lines at very competitive pricing.


Recently Written Account 4.29.21

A convenience store chain with 27 locations purchased Storage Tank Liability ($1M/$2M) for $57,127. The tanks range in age from 3 years to 68 years (57 tanks total) and the deductible assigned per tank age range from $50k - $750k.


Recently Written Account 4.26.21

$2.4M General contractor (including drywall operations) purchased a $1M/$2M Contractors Pollution Liability policy for $3,204. The insured was required by a contract to carry CPL for 16 months.


Recently Written Account 4.13.21

$4.1M Industrial cleaning, abatement, and coatings contractor purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional/Cyber ($1M/$2M), and a $4M Excess policy for $51,000.


Recently Written Account 4.12.21

$2M Corrosion control and pipeline inspection firm purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional/Cyber ($1M/$2M), Auto ($1M CSL), and a $5M Excess policy for $105,000.




Recently Written Account 3.29.21

$1.8M Restoration contractor purchased GL/CPL/Professional ($2M/$2M) for $12,913. This insured has been with us for 8 years, but this renewal premium had to be pro-rated to allow for a short-term policy to line up this package with insured's other lines of insurance.


Site Pollution Coverage for Medical Facilities

By Amanda Duncan, President, PartnerOne Environmental Healthcare facilities, from large hospital campuses to corner drugstores, face many potential pollution exposures. These exposures are typically excluded from a General Liability and/or Property insurance policy, so it...


Recently Written Account 3.23.21

$1.5M Asbestos abatement and demolition contractor located in upstate New York purchased GL/Contractors Pollution Liability/Professional ($1M/$2M limits), a $5M/$5M Excess policy, and a $1M BAP policy for a total of  $85,000.



Recently Written Account 3.15.21

$2M Emissions testing/monitoring company purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M) and a $5M Excess policy for $42,000. MA domiciled emissions testing and monitoring firm that does occasionally work in NY. We were able to offer the Primary and Excess coverage including NY Labor Law...




Recently Written Account 2.27.21

$3.5M Industrial tank cleaner purchased GL/CPL/E&O, Auto, Excess, and BAP (combined limits $11M/$12M) for $211,000. PartnerOne worked hand-in-hand with the broker to provide broad coverage with the required limits needed. By being able to offer the Auto as well as the $1...


Recently Written Account 2.16.21

$500k Industrial cleaning contractor purchased GL/CPL ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($5M/$5M) for $22,764. Due to Covid-19 impacts to the insured's revenues, they fell well below the incumbent's minimum premium for this risk class and needed to move coverage. We were able to help the...


Environmental Spotlight: Vacant Properties

By Amanda Duncan, President, PartnerOne Environmental There are millions of properties that are vacant or abandoned across the US, and the vacancy rate continues to increase as a result of Covid 19. Real estate is considered a vacant property when it is not currently occu...





Recently Written Account 2.2.21

$1M Environmental contractor performing labpacking, sampling, and disposal services purchased GL/CPL/E&O/Site Pollution/Cyber ($1M/$2M) Excess ($5M), and Auto ($1M) for $57,000.





Recently Written Account 1.15.21

$780k Mold remediation contractor purchased Occurrence GL/CPL, Claims Made Professional Liability ($1M/$2M) $9,072. This entity is part of a franchise that provides mold remediation services. We were able to offer a lower deductible as well as many coverage enhancements to p...









Cyber Exposures in 2020

Helping Your Clients Protect Their Businesses From New Threats By Allison McGreal, Assistant Vice President Over the years, as more industries have gone paperless and started to collect, store, and send data electronically, the opportunity for cyber mayhem has increased...


Recently Written Account 11.28.20

$4.9M Radiological remediation contractor that does soil excavation, remediation, and some demolition purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($2M/$2M) and $5M Excess, with project specific $6M CPL limits for a total of $63,361.



Recently Written Account 11.13.20

$1.5M Asbestos abatement contractor (with general contracting as part of the business) purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M), $10M Excess policy, and a $1M Workers Comp policy for a total of $47,090.


Recently Written Account 11.11.20

A residential apartment building purchased a $5M/$5M Site Pollution Liability policy for $12,500. We were able to provide similar coverage to the incumbent's at a significantly reduced premium.


Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments

What the Pending Updates to ASTM-E1527 May Mean for Environmental Insurance By R. Ivy Riggs, CPCU, ASLI, AIS No doubt many people are eagerly anticipating the end of 2020 and its many uncertainties. But at least one thing that remains uncertain for 2021 is exactly what...


Recently Written Account 11.8.20

$725k Asbestos abatement contractor purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M) and $5M/$5M Excess policy for $38,243. This was a new venture in the Albany, NY area. The firm was started by highly experienced individuals with no work downstate.






Recently Written Account 10.19.20

$3M Industrial cleaning/tank cleaning contractor purchased GL/CPL ($1M/$2M), Business Auto ($1M), Workers Comp ($1M), and a $10M Excess policy for a total premium of $159,610. Some background on this success story: a local company sold their business and an asphalt company s...






Recently Written Account 9.17.20

A bioscience R&D firm (lessee) purchased Site Specific Pollution Liability ($1M/$1M) for $4,118. This insurance was required under the terms of the lease agreement, and we provided quick turnaround to get them in their new facility.








Recently Written Account 8.17.20

$3M Demolition contractor with C&D landfill operations purchased GL/CPL/Site Pollution Liability ($1M/$2M) and a $5M Excess for $43,488. Their expiring insurance program had been written with 3 different carriers; by combining all coverages under one package with a singl...




Recently Written Account 7.14.20

$500k Asbestos, lead and mold remediation company purchased GL/CPL ($1M/$2M) and a $3M/$3M Excess policy for a total of $40,000. This is insured is a NJ based contractor doing minimal work in New York's 5 boroughs. We were able to fill the gap and offer the New York Labor La...


Recently Written Account 7.10.20

$35M Construction/remodeling business purchased a $5M/$5M Contractors Professional policy for $48,000. The insured was hired to renovate a gymnasium, which drove the request for CPL/E&O. Rather than purchasing a project policy, they bound a practice policy. The project w...


Spotlight: Septic System Contractors

Because septic system contractors typically work below ground, they often aren’t sure what they may encounter at jobsites. In addition to spills and wastewater considerations, there may be storage tanks, piping, or other equipment that could be punctured, affecting soil or...





Recently Written Account 6.27.20

$2M Environmental consultant purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($3M/$3M) for $13,543. This insured is a start-up operation specializing in waste management & recycling programs for commercial buildings.


Recently Written Account 6.16.20

$500k Asbestos/lead/mold remediation contractor purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($2M/$4M) and a $3M Excess policy for $50,583. This NJ based abatement contractor also does work in NY State and required Action Over coverage. We were able to provide broad terms at a competitive premi...





Recently Written Account 5.14.20

$1.35M Used oil recycler picking up waste oil from oil change facilities and other commercial clients. They purchased GL/CPL/E&O/EIL/Cyber ($1M/$2M), Auto coverage ($1M), and a $4M Excess policy. Premium totaled $167,080.


Recently Written Account 5.14.20

$2M Asbestos & lead abatement contractor purchased GL/CPL/Professional/Cyber ($5M/$10M) for $98,772. This is a NJ domiciled risk, working in NYC including operations the 5 boroughs. Clean loss history over the past 5 years. We were able to provide coverage including Labo...


Recently Written Account 5.13.20

Outpatient radiology clinic/medical office tenant purchased a 3-year, $1M/$1M Site Specific Pollution policy for $5,310. Coverage includes the landlord as an Additional Named Insured. Coverage includes the landlord as an Additional Named Insured. We provided same day turnaro...











Recently Written Account 3.19.20

$1.7M Experienced health & safety training consultant (focusing on air testing for oil and gas companies) purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M), Auto ($1M), and Excess $5M for a total of $66,939.









Account Profile: Environmental Contractor in New York

By Allison McGreal, Assistant Vice President PartnerOne recently received a submission for an asbestos/lead abatement, mold remediation, and interior demolition contractor located in Long Island, NY. The agent approached PartnerOne because the policies were placed in a ma...







Recently Written Account 1.30.20

$45M Electrical contractor purchased a $2M/$2M Contractors Pollution Liability policy for $12,191. Coverage includes Transportation Pollution Liability, Mold, Non-owned Disposal Site Coverage, and Blanket Additional Insured.














Municipalities and Commercial Storage Tank Exposure

By Michelle Huitt-Megela, Assistant Vice President As we wrap up hurricane season, we have begun to review an underserved community when it comes to Commercials Storage Tank Coverage:  Municipalities. Because most municipalities operate independently (although some activ...





Recently Written Account 10.24.19

$2.1M Environmental site assessment consultant purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M) and a $2M/$2M Excess policy for $38,500. This insured performs some of their operations in New York. We were able to offer the primary and Excess without an Action Over exclusion and also provi...


Recently Written Account 10.21.19

$3M Environmental consultant purchased a $1M Auto policy for $9,837. The insured specializes in providing pipeline testing, moisture, and oxygen analytical testing inspections of piping, liquid, and pneumatic systems.














Recently Written Account 8.23.19

$5.7M Contractor purchased CPL/E&O ($2M/$2M) for $8,327. The insured specializes in the fabrication and installation of structural/ornamental metal, including handrails, stairs, and canopies.





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Recently Written Account 7.22.19

Trucking company with multiple locations; four ASTs and one UST. The insured purchased 1st and 3rd Party Storage Tank Pollution Coverage and Defense ($1M/$1M) for $8,250.








Recently Written Account 6.19.19

Gas and electric company with 14 locations (all ASTs with install dates ranging from 1980 – 1996) purchased Covered Storage Tank Systems Cleanup Costs and Third Party for $84,622.


Recently Written Account 6.14.19

Bulk fuel distributor with 2 locations and 13 tanks purchased Storage Tank Liability and Site Pollution Liability, Waste Transportation, and Third Party Liability for Non-Owned Disposal Locations for $21,500.



Recently Written Account 6.10.19

A tire store with retread locations (31 locations with 118 ASTs all installed in 1990). The insured purchased Storage Tank Liability and Site Pollution Liability, Waste Transportation, and Third Party Liability for Non-Owned Disposal Locations for $19,906.









Recently Written Account 5.6.19

$1.2M Asbestos/demolition contractor in New York purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M) and a $1M Excess policy for $41,000. The insured does not work in the 5 boroughs; we were able to offer terms with NY Labor Law coverage.




Railroad Protective Liability

By Allison McGreal, Assistant Vice President A typical Commercial General Liability Policy will exclude contractual liability which “indemnifies a railroad for bodily injury or property damage arising out of construction or demolition operations within 50 feet of any ra...


Recently Written Account 4.24.19

$10M Commercial masonry contractor purchased Contractors Professional ($2M/$2M) for $9,199. Coverage includes Transit Pollution, Time Element Site coverage, NODS, and Mold as well as Mitigation, and other enhancements to satisfy and exceed requirements.







Recently Written Account 4.8.19

$37M HVAC business with 280 employees purchased CPL, Mold, Blanket Non-Owned Disposal Site Coverage (On & Off Site Retro Date), Transportation Pollution Liability, Defense Outside the Limits, and Cyber for $10,326.



Are You Sure Sudden & Accidental Site Pollution Is Enough?

By Ivy Riggs, Executive Underwriter “You sold me the wrong policy!” is a terrible claim no producer ever wants to hear from their client…especially when it’s true. But being an expert in all product lines and understanding the nuances of each can be a challenge fo...





Recently Written Account 3.18.19

$375k Environmental consultant purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($2M/$2M with $2,500 deductible) for $5,207. Services include expert witness, air quality sampling and testing, safety inspection and testing, industrial hygiene, and mold investigations.




EPA Regulations for Underground Storage Tanks

By Michelle Huitt-Megela, Assistant Vice President All tank owners should be familiar with the UST regulation (40 CFR Part 280) because it defines the Financial Responsibility of each tank owner as it pertains to their underground storage tanks (USTs). This regulation was...


Recently Written Account 3.1.19

$1.8M Abatement contractor purchased GL/CPL ($1M/$2M) and Excess ($5M) for $75,000. This is a NJ domiciled risk taking on work in NY State, a small percentage of which is in the 5 boroughs. We were able to offer a comprehensive policy including labor law coverage.





Recently Written Account 2.19.19

$1.7M Asbestos & demolition contractor purchased GL/CPL ($1M/$2M) and a $5M Excess policy for a total of $98,750. This insured is a NY contractor with some claim activity and the need for certain specific coverages as required by the State of NY. We were able to offer te...







Spotlight: Pollution Exposures at Golf Courses

By Michelle Huitt, Assistant Vice President With more than 15,000 golf courses covering approximately 1.7 million acres of land in the United States, these facilities can pose a significant risk to our environment. Golf courses typically have aboveground storage tanks wit...






Recently Written Account 1.8.19

A business with gas stations and convenience stores, including 4 locations and 12 tanks, purchased Storage Tank Liability with 1st and 3rd Party Clean Up and Defense ($1M/$1M) for $15,771.


Recently Written Account 1.4.19

$1M Asbestos abatement and interior demolition contractor purchased Occurrence GL/CPL and Claims Made Professional Liability, as well as Excess (combined $6M/$7M) for $42,500. Domiciled in NJ, this contracting firm also works in NY State. We were able to offer coverage, incl...



A Closer Look: Lost Key Coverage Endorsement

By Chris Reilly, Underwriting Service Manager Imagine your insured’s customer has provided the insured with keys to their building where the project is taking place. Upon arrival it becomes apparent that the keys are nowhere to be found. It is later discovered a hole in...




Spotlight: Landfill Pollution Exposures

By Ean Peyton, Underwriting Assistant While the population continues to expand, the amount of waste we as a society produce continues to grow. Although there are many alternatives to simply “throwing our trash away,” landfills continue to be utilized for disposal of n...









Recently Written Account 10.25.18

A group of 6 automobile dealerships with 29 tanks purchased Storage Tank Liability, Site Pollution Liability, including Defense, Third Party Non-Owned Disposal Sites, Waste Transportation, and Business Interruption. Premium totaled $9,811.




Recently Written Account 10.8.18

$1.3M Asbestos abatement and demolition contractor in NY purchased GL/CPL ($1M/$2M) and a $5M Excess policy for $65,137. The majority of the insured’s work is demolition, but because of the 30% abatement operations, we were able to offer a package quote as well as the exce...








Recently Written Account 9.10.18

A bulk fuel distributor with two locations and 13 tanks purchased storage tank liability and EIL ($2M/$2M) for $21,500. Coverage includes Waste Transportation, Non-owned Disposal Site coverage, and Defense.


Recently Written Account 9.6.18

$2.2M Company specializing in industrial cleaning and hauling of lubricants for disposal purchased GL/CPL and an Excess policy (combined $5M/$5M limits) for $47,400. We were able to offer broad coverage with no action over exclusion.



Recently Written Account 9.1.18

$500k Contractors performing asbestos/mold abatement, decontamination, and some demolition and build back purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($2M/$2M) and a $1M Excess policy for a total of $8,682.




Tips to Manage Your Accounts Better

By Allison McGreal, Assistant Vice President We are all so busy in life and in work that we rarely have time to get through the daily tasks we set out to complete. Just when we have a handle on our list of to-do items, additional things get added. When working on an acco...




Recently Written Account 8.3.18

A franchised oil center with 13 locations and 67 tanks purchased Storage Tank Liability/Site Pollution Liability ($1M/$1M) and Waste Transportation/Non-owned Disposal Site coverage ($100k/$100k) for $24,471.






Recently Written Account 7.17.18

$1.25M Asbestos abatement contractor purchased GL/CPL ($1M/$2M) for $34,425. The insured is a NY domiciled risk; we were able to offer comprehensive coverage including NY Labor Law.





Recently Written Account 7.2.18

$3M Recycler purchased GL/CPL ($1M/$2M) for $10,585. The insured's agent had gone out of business, leaving them unable to obtain loss runs. We were not only able to bind subject to a No Known Loss letter instead, but also picked up their expiring retro date in transitioning...




Environmental Exposures for Radon Mitigation Contractors

What is radon and how does exposure happen? Radon is a radioactive gas that is extremely difficult to detect because it has no color, odor, or taste. It is naturally present in the Earth and is produced when radium decays. What makes radon unique and potentially hazardous i...



Recently Written Account 5.23.18

$6M Asbestos & lead abatement contractor purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M) and a $4M Excess for $56,670. This renewal has a loss ratio in excess of 350% but we were able to keep it on the books with additional loss control measures. We were even able to grow the account...



Recently Written Account 5.8.18

A book of gas stations with 76 locations and 228 tanks purchased Commercial Storage Tank coverage ($2M/$5M) for $44,205 in premium with a $250k deductible. We were able to place coverage for all which ranged in age from 1978 to 2016.




Insured Spotlight: Medical Waste Disposal Companies

By Katie Labonte, Associate Underwriter and Megan Stephens, Managing Underwriter You might think of medical waste disposal companies as only transporting waste from hospitals or physicians’ clinics, but the range of facilities that these companies partner with can be fa...


Recently Written Account 4.19.18

$270k Organic fertilizer applicator with composting facility purchased GL/CPL ($1M/$2M) for $5,249. The terms included both 3rd party Site Pollution Liability and Products Pollution Liability coverage.


Insurance Considerations for a Changing Fuel Industry

By Amanda Duncan, President “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads” – the iconic statement from Doc Brown in the movie Back to the Future in 1985 gave us kids of the 1980s hope we would be in flying cars by now. While we aren’t quite there yet, alternative fu...


Recently Written Account 4.10.18

A trucking company in WV with 4 tanks at the main location and 1 tank temporarily installed at a mine for use with their trucks only. The company purchased a $1M Storage Tank Liability policy for $1,132.


Recently Written Account 3.22.18

$1.675M Abatement & demolition contractor purchased GL/CPL ($1M/$2M) and a $5M Excess policy for $82,685. This is a NY domiciled contractor working upstate with a clean account and highly qualified staff. We were able to offer terms including Action Over coverage to secu...


Recently Written Account 3.15.18

Tire store with retread locations purchased Site Pollution and Storage Tank Liability, including waste transportation and third party liability for non-owned sites for a total premium of $19,906. This account included all aboveground tanks where the insured has implemented a...


What Makes a Good Commercial Storage Tank Submission?

By Michelle Huitt, Assistant Vice President How many times have you been frustrated with the back and forth on a minimum premium Commercial Storage Tank account? And because these policies are used to provide Financial Assurance to the states, a quick turnaround is often...


Recently Written Account 2.28.18

$1.4M Real estate foundation/non-profit organization purchased a 3-year, $3M/$3M EIL policy for $20,079. This non-profit was established to acquire, hold, manage, sell, lease, participate in the development of real estate in support of the educational goals of a university....


Recently Written Account 2.20.18

$500k Environmental consultant who performs Phase I, II, III, monitoring, and minimal contracting purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M) for $15,953. Located on Long Island, this environmental consulting firm anticipates about 75% of their work to be performed in the 5 boroughs....



Recently Written Account 1.23.18

$1M Environmental drilling, soil, and groundwater remediation contractor purchased GL/CPL ($1M/$2M) and a $4M Excess policy for a total of $32,824. This is a NJ domiciled risk doing work in NY State. This came from a carrier that changed their appetite on NY business and we...



Success Story 6.6.17

Gas station with 5 locations and 16 tanks purchased Storage Tank Coverage ($1M/$2M) for $15,803. This was a renewal with older tanks that we were able to maintain with proper testing.


Success Story 5.23.17

An auto dealership purchased EIL, Storage Tank Liability ($1M/$1M), Waste Transportation Liability and Third Party Non-Owned Disposal Sites ($25k/25k) for a total of $5,316.




Insured Spotlight: Analytical Laboratories

By Katie Labonte, Associate Underwriter Analytical laboratories are just one type of environmental consultants that we see, but they’re becoming increasingly prominent in today’s world. The services these laboratories provide can range from the analysis of soil and wa...


Success Story 4.20.17

Tire store with 31 locations and 118 tanks, including sales stores, warehouses, and retread centers. They purchased Storage Tank Coverage, EIL, Waste Transportation, and NODS for $19,225.


Pollution Exposures for Landscaping Contractors

By Amanda Duncan, President, PartnerOne Environmental Spring has sprung and it is a busy time for the thousands of landscaping companies located throughout the country. Landscaping contractors are involved in several different types of services; some companies may perform...



Success Story 3.16.17

Asbestos abatement & interior demolition contractor in NY purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M) and a $4M Excess policy for $183,000.


Success Story 2.21.17

$3.7M Environmental consultant in NY purchased GL/CPL/E&O, including Action Over, ($1M/$2M) and a $4M Excess policy for a total of $42,407.


Success Story 2.13.17

$2.3M Company specializing in industrial cleaning and hydroblasting services purchased GL/CPL/E&O ($1M/$2M) and a $5M Excess policy for $36,000.



Action Over Coverage in New York

By Allison McGreal, Vice President, PartnerOne Environmental In recent years, insurance carriers have been treating New York accounts like they are doing the Hokey Pokey. They’re in, or they’re out, or they are shaking it all about with exclusions. Many insurers that...


Important Coverage for Dealer & Repair Businesses

By Michelle Huitt, Assistant Vice President Dealerships and repair shops typically have aboveground storage tanks with capacities of up to 550 gallons, which means that the tanks are not regulated by the states and therefore do not require Financial Assurance. Based on th...





Is an Excess Insurance Policy Ever Excessive?

By R. Ivy Riggs, CPCU, ASLI, AIS Executive Underwriter, PartnerOne Environmental When the average person hears the word “excess,” it may call to mind a host of admonitions that permeate our culture:  don’t eat to excess; don’t drink to excess; or classically, ...




Recent success story - 12.22.15

$1.15M Environmental consultant (specializing in industrial cleaning and waste disposal services for state of TX) purchased GL/CPL/E&O and a $5M Excess policy for a total of $22,207.


Recent success story - 12.15.15

$65M General contractor performing construction management with minimal non-environmental contracting including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc. They purchased a $5M/$5M CPL/E&O policy for $64,999. PartnerOne initially received a request for CPL, only, but were able...


Bodily Injury and Property Damage from Thirdhand Smoke

By Ivy Riggs, Executive Underwriter After years of supporting smoking cessation campaigns, life and health insurers may be delighted that their efforts seem to be paying off. According to recent CDC statistics, tobacco smoking in the United States has declined from nearly...


Environmental Insurance: One Size Does Not Fit All

By Amanda Duncan, President It is no secret that the environmental insurance marketplace is as competitive as ever, with over 30 carriers offering various products targeting contractors, consultants, facilities, and products. Premiums are affordable and rate increases hav...



Important Facts about Action Over

By Allison McGreal, Assistant Vice President If you Google the term "Action Over" you can find a plethora of articles written by lawyers and insurance professionals explaining the coverage, the NY Labor Laws and how the GL policy may be impacted. Each article may be an...



Be the Kind Of Agent You'd Want to Have Working for You

By Allison McGreal, Assistant Vice President, PartnerOne Environmental Let's face it, some insurance policies are easier to sell than others. Imagine being able to work with a client who wanted to buy coverage at any cost or a carrier who wanted to offer the broadest cove...


Hired and Non-Owned Auto: The Exposure is Real

By Amanda Duncan, President, PartnerOne Environmental It's a regular occurrence for an environmental underwriter: we offer a quotation for a contractor/consultant and then get asked to throw in some Hired and Non-Owned Auto coverage because the insured had no owned vehicl...


Finding Environmental Exposures in the Oilfield

By Amanda Duncan, President, PartnerOne Environmental Traditional environmental risk exposures have been insurable in the marketplace for many years. Services such as asbestos/lead abatement, soil/groundwater remediation, storage tank contracting, wastewater treatment, an...


Pollution Coverage for Self Storage Facilities

By Amanda Duncan, President, PartnerOne Environmental There are over 50 million self storage facilities currently operating across the United States today. The self storage industry continues to grow as demand for space remains high; it is an industry that doesn't seem ph...


Understanding Insurance Subjectivities

By Megan Stephens, Underwriter When an insured receives a quote, one of the first items they review is the subjectivities. The list of required subjectivities can be intimidating, but carriers have reasons for requesting this information. Understanding the purpose of each...


Contractual Oddities: What Color Are Your Dog's Feathers?

By Ivy Riggs, PartnerOne Environmental Executive Underwriter Have you ever been asked a question so peculiar you could only conclude that the person asking it had no idea what they were talking about? For many producers who work frequently with contractors, this situation...


Account Profile: Environmental Driller Renewal

By Megan Stephens, PartnerOne Environmental Underwriter PartnerOne Environmental recently had a renewal where the insured, an environmental driller, was seeking additional coverage. This insured is typically called by their clients in the event of a spill; they do not cle...


Being a "Free Agent" in the Insurance Purchasing Process

By Allison McGreal, Assistant Vice President, PartnerOne Environmental In this era of free agency, what if the insurance industry operated like the National Football League?  When the "contract" (insurance policy) expires, will your "free agent" (insured) take their bu...


Changes in the Environmental Marketplace

PartnerOne Environmental has built our business model around stability--offering quality coverage with reliable service is our priority. When carriers are downgraded or sold, it can pose very serious challenges for insureds. Most contractors need to be insured by an A-rated...