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Contractors Pollution Liability Insurance

By June 28, 2018

If you run a NY Contracting business or Construction Management firm than you are fully aware that there are plenty of different ways for an insurance claim to happen.  What you may not know is that most NY contractors insurance policies and NY builder’s risk insurance policies do NOT cover pollution.

ny contractors pollution liability insuranceBut there is no shortage of pollution exposures in the New York construction business. Potential NY contractors pollution liability issues which can impact NY contractors include:

  • soil contamination,
  • chemical spills,
  • pipeline ruptures, and
  • fuel leakage.

NY contractors pollution liability coverage is written on a claims-made basis to address contractors’ needs for protection from these exposures.

It’s important when purchasing NY contractors pollution liability insurance that you work with a premier ny insurance provider, such as the Murray Group with experience insuring construction businesses.

Our extensive knowledge of contractors pollution liability insurance issues can help you manage these exposures.

Contractors Pollution Liability Insurance

A common misconception with pollution liability insurance is that the substance polluting is an oil or corrosive chemical.  In New York State milk can be considered a pollutant depending on the size of the spill an your NY contractors insurance general liability policy is not going to cover that loss.

With so many alternatives in contractors insurance it’s understandable that you may feel a bit frustrated—so why don’t you enjoy living your life and leave the insurance part to us!

It’s all about you and NY contracting business, let us help you choose a comprehensive NY contractors insurance policy that includes pollution.

Contact us today at (518) 456-6688 or Click Here to email – for a complimentary coverage evaluation.

Let one of our commercial insurance experts get you started on the right path with more information and a free NY contractors pollution liability insurance quote today!

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