Whether you own property, a construction company or a manufacturing firm, you face potential environmental liabilities. You may not even be aware of what contractual obligations are or what legislative requirements you have in relation to your environmental risk exposures.

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Whether you own property, a construction company or a manufacturing firm, you face potential environmental liabilities. You may not even be aware of what contractual obligations are or what legislative requirements you have in relation to your environmental risk exposures. Our experts can help you assess your risk and manage them. 

To structure your environmental insurance protection, we first work to understand your business goals. Then we develop strategies that connect to those goals.

Developing a plan with creativity and experience to ensure you're covered

Our team will evaluate your current and potential future liabilities before developing a risk transfer plan to give your company financial stability if you experience a loss. With a plan in place, we take a robust and creative approach to marketing and placing coverage – using our experience and relationships with insurance carriers to negotiate the best terms possible.

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Our expertise encompass:

  • Contractor’s Pollution legal liability

  • Asbestos removal liability

  • Manufacturing pollution exposures

  • Storage risks

  • Real estate transactional risks

Key Contacts

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Andrew Curl

National Manager, Corporate Risks (Sydney)
andrew.curl@lockton.com
+61 424 395 467

Questions? We'll guide you in the right direction.

Ask us about our products, services or anything else on your mind. Our insurance and risk specialists are here to help.

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Environmental FAQs

What types of environmental insurance solutions are available?

Environmental insurance policies can cover a wide range of exposures, including:

  • Contractor’s pollution liability

  • Asbestos removal and hazardous material handling

  • Manufacturing and industrial pollution risks

  • Storage and transportation of hazardous substances

  • Environmental risks linked to real estate transactions

These solutions help businesses manage and transfer liability related to environmental impacts.

Environmental insurance helps businesses:

  • Identify current and future environmental exposures

  • Transfer risk through tailored insurance coverage

  • Protect against financial losses and legal liabilities arising from pollution or environmental damage

It forms part of a broader risk management strategy, particularly for industries with potential environmental impact.

Environmental insurance is valuable for a variety of sectors, including:

  • Property development and real estate

  • Construction and civil infrastructure

  • Manufacturing and heavy industry

  • Waste management and logistics

Any business that interacts with land, water, air, or hazardous materials can benefit from this type of cover.

Key factors to consider include:

  • The nature and scope of your environmental risk exposure

  • Regulatory requirements and compliance obligations

  • Potential third-party liability or reputational risk

  • Customisation of policies to match operational needs

Engaging a broker or specialist advisor can help ensure coverage aligns with both risk and business strategy.

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