Environmental

A “real uptick in claims” for Legionnaires’ Disease

Disneyland outbreak latest case to hit headlines, as insurance awareness grows

Lloyd’s Corporation joins coal-heavy investment boycott

It follows a number of global insurers taking a stand against climate change

Zurich walks away from investments in coal-heavy firms

Several major US insurance firms under fire for remaining silent on the issue

Wisconsin industrial barrel plant sued over noxious fumes

Residents living near the plant claim that the fumes are diminishing their quality of life and property values

This “often neglected” pollution insurance should be a must-have

Many habitational property owners don’t realize they have this expensive risk

Hotel group fined for improper hazardous waste disposal

Operator allegedly dumped its corrosive swimming pool chemicals into ordinary dumpsters

Zurich emphasizes importance of environmental sustainability

North American HQ for this insurer is carbon neutral, like other global offices

California seeks better air quality monitoring, incident response

Nearby communities live in fear of exposure to airborne pollutants, top official says

Tricky environmental market brings healthy returns for in-the-know brokers

Legislation has increased awareness of the product, says SVP

EPA disposes of hazardous materials from Texas toxic waste sites

The agency, however, would not disclose which particular sites the materials came from