Our PartnerOne Environmental team members have combined experience of over 100 years in the environmental insurance industry. Not only do we have a broad and deep knowledge of the coverages available, we are ahead of the curve on market trends and addressing challenges faced by agents & brokers. In the ‘Articles’ section of our website, we feature editorial pieces written by our knowledgeable underwriters and staff members, bringing to you thoughtful and insightful information.
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...
By Marie Maxwell, Underwriter PartnerOne Environmental offers a number of optional coverages under both the basic Storage Tank Liability product as well as the Fuel Solutions product, which includes both Storage Tank Liability and Site Pollution Liability: Amen...
By Ivy Riggs, PartneOne Environmental Executive Underwriter Often when producers get a request for Pollution insurance, there aren't any qualifiers that explain the need behind the request. But because there are so many types of environmental coverage available today, a f...
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...
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...
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...
By Amanda Duncan, President Farms and agri-service facilities face many potential pollution exposures, regardless if they are located in rural or urban locations. Farming facilities of all shapes and sizes, including crop farms, wineries, etc., should be aware of the po...
By Adam Saydlowski, Underwriter Auto insurance is a growing need for many people and businesses. More people are driving now than ever, driving to work, school, and to complete errands. Millennials, now the largest portion of the population, are moving out of large cities...
