Environmental Insurance coverage started in the U.S. resulting from the introduction of strict environmental legislation by the U.S. government. The legislation was strictly enforced and environmental claims began to occur. Insurers considered there was a niche market available to provide protection against environmental claims. Environmental insurance is now available in many other countries, but none […]

When considering pollution and its effects, it’s likely that air and water pollution are at the forefront. Indeed air and water pollution have been the cause of many human deaths and illnesses over the years, let alone the effects to animals and water borne creatures. However, not only have humans managed to pollute the air […]

The ever-growing cost of health care may be at the heart of the growing interest in overall wellness; or perhaps our society is simply moving in a more health-conscious direction. Whatever the reason, the value of prevention is getting plenty of publicity. From daytime talk shows to websites and magazines, natural treatments and prevention programs […]

Environmental protection insurance is a specific insurance protection for environmental companies that provide professional services and external field operations. It’s a type of all-inclusive protection policy that includes contractor’s pollution liability cover and errors and omission cover. It effectively covers any gaps that may exist and is also a more cost effective way of buying […]

While hip pain is a common problem that’s easy to detect, diagnosing the cause is a little bit tricky, as hip pain is a symptom of many very different ailments. Among the more common causes of hip pain is arthritis. Arthritis is commonly responsible for pain in the hips and is marked by stiffness and […]

If you have noticed that your heating and cooling bills are rising, it could be that your windows are a factor. This can be especially true in older homes. Older window products do not seal in heat and cold as well as some of the newer products on the market. People tend to think that […]

Your home is probably the largest investment you ever make, so it’s important you maintain it good condition. Unfortunately, the weather plays a large part in creating things that need repair of replacement. Years of bad weather during the winter can mean roofs get damaged, wooden window frames rot and sidings start to look drab. […]

Whatever the type of downspout you have on your house, you are going to need to replace them eventually. You should be checking your gutters and downspouts two times per year. You need to make sure there is no kind of debris in them, and that rust is not building up. Even if you do […]

Asbestos was once considered as a miracle man-made construction product. It was used by most industries such as engineering and construction from the early 1940’s through to the 1970’s. However, it was discovered that asbestos can cause life-threatening diseases such as asbestosis and lung cancer. The problem is the number of years it takes to […]

Crude oil is probably responsible for the most and the worst pollution disasters over the decades. None is more prominent that the British Petroleum oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010. A deep drilling rig caught fire and burned out of control for three days before eventually sinking to the bottom of […]