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Contractors pollution liability

Contractor’s pollution liability insurance protects contractors from environmental exposure.

CPL environmental portal

We have a digital solution for quoting, binding and issuing CPL policies online.

Appetite explorer

Markel Canada's easy-to-use appetite tool enables brokers to quickly determine the level of mutual fit for a risk profile.

Broker resources

Access proposal applications or view technical documents related to our products or services.

What does contractors pollution liability insurance cover?

The CPL product is designed to protect contractors from third party claims alleging exposure to various environmental hazards as a result of contracting operations. The CPL product can also be integrated with Markel Canada’s other suite of environmental products to create a customized, unique insurance solution meeting the needs of any industry segment. It is also available either an occurrence or claims-made basis. Markel Canada offers up to seven-year policy terms with available capacity of $25 million and a minimum premium of $1,000.

Clean up

Third party claims for cleanup costs

Liability

Contractor’s pollution liability, transportation pollution liability, and non-owned disposal site liability

Bodily injury and property damage

Third party claims for bodily injury or property damage

Further protection

Crisis management costs and emergency response costs

Policy enhancements

Civil fines, penalties and assessments, illicit abandonment, natural resource damage, mould and legionella, responsible insured, restoration costs, newly acquired or formed business entities, and a broad definition of pollutants

Who is this for?

Most commercial contractors, including those in the following industries:
Broker Portal

Visit Markel Connect to arrange coverage.

Additional resources

  • Appetite Explorer

    Markel Canada's easy-to-use appetite tool enables brokers to quickly determine the level of mutual fit for a risk profile.

  • Broker resources

    Find more information catered to brokers by accessing applications or viewing technical documents related to our products or services.

  • Claims

    While businesses and individuals may attempt to avoid a loss, claims do occur and must be dealt with fairly and quickly to ensure that any disruption to our policyholders’ businesses and lives is kept to a minimum.