Description
Understand your risk and options for utilizing insurance coverage for environmental claims.In light of a recent wave of lawsuits alleging corporate liability based on the use and presence of emerging chemicalsas well as rapidly emerging state and federal regulations regarding the use, presence, and cleanupit is important now, more than ever, for policyholders to understand their risk and options for utilizing insurance coverage for longtail environmental claims. This presentation will help professionals from various industries to evaluate their (andor their clients’) potential risk of liability and will provide knowledge and guidance on navigating insurance for longtail environmental claims, from identifying potential coverage to claim submission and recovery.
Date: 2023-03-23 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Overview of Emerging Contaminants • What and Who Is at Risk?
Coverage Under Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policies for Long-Tail Environmental Claims
Key CGL Exclusions/Provisions That May Impact Coverage for Alleged Pollution
• Expected and Intended Exclusions
• Sudden and Accidental Exceptions to Pollution Exclusions
Key Issues and Expenses
• Defense Costs
• Clean-up/Remediation
• Settlements
• Seeking Umbrella and Excess Coverage
Proactive Planning to Secure Coverage for Your Environmental Claim
Questions and Answers
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,ENG ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Kevin B. Dreher-Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Alice Kyureghian – Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Kathryn Wilhoit – Barnes & Thornburg LLP
