Pollution Liability
Coverage for claims that your work caused or contributed to a pollution incident, such as a release of fuel, sewage or contaminated soil.
What it means for your firm
Many architects and engineers professional liability policies include some pollution coverage for claims arising from your professional services. Wording and limits vary by carrier.
Firms that do field work, drilling, sampling or remediation may need a separate contractors pollution or environmental policy that responds to their operations.
When a contract asks for pollution liability, check whether the coverage on your professional policy meets the wording and the limit before assuming it does.
General definition for education only. It is not an interpretation of any policy or contract, and it is not legal advice. The wording of your own policy and contract controls. Policies and definitions vary by insurance company.
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