Environmental

Hannover Re and parent group turn away from coal "in principle"

Explanation given for its exceptions

Industrial gas producer fined $100,000 for releasing ammonia

Mishap during the production process led to venting of hazardous gas

Experts: Homeowners should be responsible for their oil tanks

Insurance body has warned that homeowners can be held liable for clean-up costs if their tanks leak

Supreme Court ruling has far-reaching implications for industries

One form of insurance is expected to get a pick-me-up from the case

Why more insurance firms are getting ethical about insuring coal

A lobbying group wants to get companies to move away from the product

Beazley unveils enhancements to environmental liability product

The firm has expanded its ECLIPSE policy to include more protections

CRU Group promotes director of environmental division

New executive not only has experience handling environmental claims, but is also certified to teach hazardous waste response

Canadian National Railway unsure about amount of oil spilled during derailment

Thirty seven train cars were involved in the incident; rail company claims the oil spill has been contained

Acid spill event led to hundreds of BC cars being written off

Provincial insurer has filed a lawsuit against the transporter of the caustic substance, as well as other parties involved

Arthur J. Gallagher caught up in ‘clean coal’ investment probe

Investors are reassessing their stakes in the firm