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At Markel, our approach is straightforward: provide insurance solutions tailored to your unique environmental risks. With over 25 years of experience and one of the broadest appetites in the industry, we’re known for insuring what others won’t—from site pollution to plastic- and petroleum-related manufacturing.
Our environmental team has built a legacy of trust, innovation and forward-thinking. Markel’s journey reflects this evolution—shaped by decades of experience and a commitment to help protect both your business and the environment.
Why is environmental insurance important?
Environmental insurance plays a vital role in managing the growing risks of pollution and environmental damage. As regulations become stricter and public awareness increases, even minor incidents can lead to significant legal and financial consequences. Standard insurance policies can often leave gaps, and environmental coverage can help fill those gaps, covering cleanup costs, third-party claims and regulatory actions.
What we offer
Environmental general liability
Helps protect businesses against third-party claims for bodily injury, property damage or cleanup costs resulting from pollution-related incidents.
Contractors pollution liability (CPL)
Helps protect contractors against environmental, property, and bodily injury claims arising from pollution incidents at third-party job sites—helping safeguard projects and reputations.
Site pollution and environmental coverage (SPEC)
Flexible coverage to help protect your business from hazardous pollution events, keeping you moving forward with confidence.
Contractors pollution and professional liability
Tailored for environmental professionals and contractors that helps protect against claims from services like consulting, remediation and site assessments—including errors, omissions and misrepresentation.
Lenders collateral protection and environmental insurance
Customized coverage to help lenders and financial institutions protect collateral and reduce financial loss when pollution issues affect a secured property or cause loan default.
From sky to groundwater, we provide environmental insurance solutions designed to help protect.
Markel can help businesses manage environmental risk, from emissions in the air to contamination deep underground. Our customized environmental insurance solutions are built to address the unique challenges of each industry and site, evolving alongside your operations to provide protection where and when it matters most.
Common air pollution exposures
- Industrial emissions
- Fumes from solvents or coatings
- Lead dust
- Asbestos fibers
- Leaks from underground storage tanks
- Improper disposal of hazardous materials
- Accidents involving hazardous cargo
- Improper containment of stormwater
- Gradual seepage of chemicals into the subsurface
- Pollution from previous activities discovered during construction
- Manufacturing runoff with oils, solvents, or metals that can seep into the ground
Environmental insurance that covers every layer
