Source: https://distinguished.com/, August 25, 2025

It may come as a shock to both brokers and clients, but many pollution events are not covered by general liability (GL) or property insurance (PI) policies. Most policies include pollution exclusions, leaving clients exposed to significant liability when environmental incidents occur.

That means if an underground storage tank leaks or asbestos is inadvertently disturbed, your client may not be covered for the resulting cleanup, damages, or litigation. Read more.