Zurich Environmental - We’re vigilant in seeking out the hidden risks

Think you have a handle on the environmental risks of your business? Perhaps not, with the increasing number of lawsuits, more stringent federal and state environmental regulations, and new scientific research linking everyday household chemicals to toxic harm on consumers. Today, site owners and operators have to be more alert than ever in assuring that their property, processes and products are not considered harmful to human health or the environment. A few examples why:

• A recent study by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is tying fossil fuel emissions to cellular damage that may lead to Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other neurological issues
• The State of California and others now consider certain dirt particles that create sediment to be harmful to water systems and aquatic life
• A manufacturer was found to have discharged treated water into the adjacent river, altering the pH level and killing fish

Manufacturing, contracting, development, lending, health care, education—there’s not an industry today that can afford to overlook the ever-changing environmental risks lurking in their land, walls, plants, and products.  Hidden exposures can be catastrophic in the actual dollar damages, the cost of defending the claims, and the clean-up expenses, if necessary. Not to mention the long-term damage to your company’s reputation.

That’s why Zurich HelpPoint is here for you, providing more than just insurance. Our environmental team can help you see your environmental risks before they become liabilities. Read more in the white paper, Hidden Risks and Unforseen Exposure-Take Stock of a Changing Physical and Political Environment