Acknowledgement to XL Environmental THE CLAIM A construction manager (CM) retained an XL insured environmental consultant to perform hydro-geological services for the construction of two high rise residential towers. The insured prepared a groundwater management plan which included the design of a dewatering system and monitoring of the dewatering activities during excavation. After construction completion, a sinkhole and […]

Acknowledgement to XL Environmental THE CLAIM An XL insured environmental consultant provided landfill closure services to a landfill client. The insured’s services included certification to authorities of the moisture content of the soils used in the landfill cover. Incorrect cap testing data was inadvertently used in the insured’s closure certification to state authorities. This error […]

Acknowledgement to XL Environmental THE CLAIM An XL insured laboratory contracted with a general contractor (GC) to provide analysis of mold spores taken from a hospital mold remediation and reconstruction project. Following a failed remediation project, the hospital sued the GC alleging various errors in the GC’s project services. The GC filed a third-party action […]

Acknowledgement to XL Environmental THE CLAIM An explosion and fire occurred at an XL insured waste treatment facility due to a fire in an on-site trailer containing waste drums. The drums contained lab-packed chemicals including solvents. Between 30,000 and 40,000 gallons of fire water was generated in fire extinguishing efforts. The fire water was retained […]

Acknowledgement to XL Environmental THE CLAIM A class action lawsuit from 68 claimants was filed against an XL insured waste facility alleging that the insured contributed to contamination (oil residue, biocides, acids, mercury, lead, diesel fuels, metals, radioactive materials and hydrocarbons) at a waste disposal pit owned by the insured. The class action alleged that […]

Acknowledgement to XL Environmental THE CLAIM A paper mill insured by XL maintained a landfill on site for the disposal of milling process sludge. The insured facility subsequently went bankrupt. The state environmental regulatory agency issued a letter to the insured requiring closure of the landfill. THE RESPONSE XL’s environmental claims counsel and a technical […]

Markel has recently announced lower minimum premiums for small Environmental Contractors and Consultants! Details include: Minimum premium is $2500 for an annual policy One and two year policy terms available Deductible starting at $1000 GL/$2500 CPL/$2500 PL General liability defense is outside the limits Enhancements like scheduled non-owned disposal sites (NODS), transportation pollution liability (TPL), […]

Acknowledgement to XL Environmental THE CLAIM An XL insured landfill was issued violations by the state regulatory agency for an alleged failure to maintain their landfill gas collection system. The insured also received odor complaints from neighboring residents. A lawsuit was filed by the neighboring hotel claiming significant loss of business due to customer odor […]

Acknowledgement to XL Environmental THE CLAIM An XL insured operates a solid waste landfill. The landfill received several truckloads of construction debris that was classified as Type III construction and debris (C&D) waste. A subsequent investigation by the state environmental regulatory agency revealed that some of the truckloads of construction debris waste actually contained Type […]

Acknowledgement to XL Environmental THE CLAIM A claim from the regional water quality control board (RWQCB) was initiated for the discovery of elevated levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the groundwater at a garbage company landfill property of an XL insured. Disposal operations at the site had been ceased for over 20 years. VOCs […]

Acknowledgement to XL Environmental THE CLAIM An XL-insured petrochemical pipeline, carrying highly flammable liquefied gases, occupied the same right of way pipeline corridor as another major chemical firm (Company B). Company B’s pipeline ruptured and the ensuing explosion damaged the insured’s pipeline, creating soil contamination and airborne exposures. Resulting third-party bodily injury and property damage […]

Acknowledgement to XL Environmental THE CLAIM An XL-insured petroleum refinery experienced an explosion while activating an alkylation unit at the refinery. Approximately 4,900 pounds of hydrogen fluoride were released and 90,000 pounds of hydrofluoric acid were generated. The local fire department responded, using water to extinguish the fire and suppress the acid from migrating off-site. […]