When a pollution release, spill or other incident occurs, you want to make sure you have the carrier with the most experienced environmental claims counsel and technical consultants handling your claim. XL’s Environmental group has 25+ years of environmental expertise. Our environmental claims staff has experience responding to and remediating pollution incidents as well as expertise in managing environmental litigation and interacting with regulators.

XL Claims Management Resources include:
  • Exceptional claims associates
    • Average tenure of 16 years
    • Environmental sciences and engineering degrees
    • Industry designations such as JD, PC, PG, REM, CHMM, CEM, ASCE, AIC, ARM, CPCU, CIC
    • ONCALL Toll Free 24-7-365 for emergency response services
  • Nationwide network of experts, consultants, contractors and counsel
  • Access to XL claims counsel and claims technical consultants for pre-claim and claims assistance

Check out the following examples of successful claims solutions and see why XL Insurance should be your environmental insurance solution:

Chemical
Accidental Release of Sodium Hydroxide into Drainage Ditches
Contamination of Soil and Groundwater
Fertilizer Contamination
Fire Caused Release of Ethyl Acetate
Fire Suppression Water Spreads Chemical Contamination
Highly Toxic Chemical Spilled During Transfer

Construction
Ammonia Released During Food Distribution Center Project
Defective Pipe Causes Mold at Senior Living Community
Design/Build Church Project
Fuel Line Leak at Medical Center
School Expansion Project Contaminates Estuary
Survey Error at a Condominium Project

Energy
Arsenic Groundwater Contamination at Ethanol Plant
Heavy Metal Contamination from Coal-Fired Power Plant
Hydrogen Fluoride Release at Petroleum Refinery
Pipeline Explosion

Environmental Facilities
Elevated Levels of VOC at Landfill
Illegal Waste Disposal at Landfill
Landfill Odor Complaints
Paper Mill Landfill Closure
Waste Facility Allegedly Caused Contamination
Waste Treatment Facility Fire Causes Contamination

Environmental Services
Allegations of Negligent Phase II Site Assessment
Alleged Negligent Laboratory Analysis
Error in Cap Testing Data Submitted to Regulators
Faulty Groundwater Management Plan
Underestimated Emissions Data Submitted to Regulators
Vacuum Hose Failure During Fuel Tank Cleaning

Industrial & Commercial Facilities
Broken Supply Line from AST Caused Oil Release
Cement Kiln Dust Found in Neighboring Wetlands
Class Action Lawsuit for UST Leak of MTBE into Potable Well
Lead Contamination from Battery Manufacturing Plant
Phase II Investigation Discovers PCE & TCE Exceeding State Standards
Trailer Chemical Leak at Warehouse
Trichloroethylene Discovered in Soil and Groundwater
Warehouse Fire Causes Chemical Release

Real Estate
Class Action Lawsuit for TCE Contamination
Elevator Explosion Releases PCBs
Freon Contaminates Residential Water Supply Well
Leaking UST Causes Hydrocarbon Contamination
Mold Found in Two Warehouses
Solvent Contamination Impacts Private Wells