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Burns & Wilcox Canada Announces Flagship Environmental Coverage


September 19, 2013   by Burns & Wilcox Canada

Burns & Wilcox Canada

Unique program provides comprehensive coverage for Environmental firms

Toronto, ON [September 19, 2013] Burns & Wilcox Canada today announced it will now be offering a multi-coverage policy designed specifically for environmental contractors and consultants. The policy is a combination of Commercial General Liability, Contractor’s Pollution Liability and Professional Liability insurance.

“Our product mix provides comprehensive coverage that goes above and beyond primary environmental liability policies,” said Gary Hirst, National Director, Burns & Wilcox Canada. “Burns & Wilcox Canada offers environmental contractors and consultants the type of full-service coverage they need to keep their businesses running.”

A wide range of coverage options are available, including but not limited to: 

– Environmental consultant (phase I, II, and III audits)
– Storage tank testing
– Soil testing
– Mold and asbestos remediation
– Remediation project design
– Hazardous waste contractor
– PCB remediation contractor
– Industrial hygiene firms
– Environmental regulatory consulting and permitting

Umbrella/Excess limits up to $25 million are available as are General Liability, Contractors Liability and Professional Liability limits up to $5 million. Burns & Wilcox Canada also offers an extended reporting period and optional mold coverage for qualified remediation or consulting.

When clients work with Burns & Wilcox Canada, they have the confidence in knowing they have the security of an A.M. Best “A” rated carrier.

For more information on Burns & Wilcox Canada’s environmental coverage, please contact:

Kim Neale Senior
Environmental Underwriter
Burns & Wilcox Canada
Email: kneale@burns-wilcox.ca 
Tel: 416.774.2694

About Burns & Wilcox Canada

Burns & Wilcox Canada is a leading wholesale broker and underwriting manager for the retail brokerage community. Burns & Wilcox Canada leverages both Canadian domestic insurers as well as international carriers, including Lloyd’s underwriters. With access to a broad range of specialty products including commercial lines, professional liability and personal insurance, the company offers unrivaled service and access to an international network, giving brokers a competitive edge for facilitating trans-border business for Canadian clients. With offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and St. John’s, Burns & Wilcox Canada is part of the Kaufman Financial Group.

More information can be found at http://www.burnsandwilcox.ca

About Burns & Wilcox and the Kaufman Financial Group

Burns & Wilcox is the industry’s largest privately-held wholesale broker and underwriting manager. Burns & Wilcox has more than 40 offices across the United States, Canada and London and employs more than 1,000 professionals. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Metro Detroit, Burns & Wilcox is internationally recognized for its insurance brokerage and underwriting expertise in commercial and professional liability, property, marine and personal insurance.


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