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 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...
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...
By Amanda Duncan, President, PartnerOne Environmental More non-environmental contractors are purchasing Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL) policies than ever before for a variety of reasons. It may be a contractual requirement for specific projects or a more proactive...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
