{"id":8635,"date":"2026-08-13T15:38:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T19:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/business-insurance\/environmental-businesses\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T11:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:57:55","slug":"environmental-businesses","status":"publish","type":"business-insurance","link":"https:\/\/www.assuranciagt.com\/en\/business-insurance\/environmental-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your peace of mind, our protection<\/h2>\r\n
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Every business in the environmental sector faces particular risks that vary depending on the nature of its operations, the services offered, and the locations where it works. Discover coverage tailored to your needs to properly protect your operations. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\n

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Civil Liability<\/h4>\n
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In the course of your professional activities, an incident can sometimes result in property damage or injury to a third party, despite all precautions taken. Liability insurance can protect you in the event of a claim arising from a covered event and help cover the costs that may result. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Building, Property, and Equipment Insurance<\/h4>\n
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This coverage protects your offices, your equipment such as measuring instruments, computer hardware, and other property necessary for your operations; it also protects your facilities, office furniture, etc. Whether against covered risks such as fire, certain water damage, wind, or vandalism, depending on your covered risks. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Loss of Income Insurance (Business Interruption)<\/h4>\n
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When a covered loss results in a slowdown or temporary halt of your activities, the financial consequences can quickly accumulate. Loss of income insurance can help compensate for part of the lost revenue and cover certain expenses during the period necessary to resume your operations. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Errors and Omissions Related to Professional Liability<\/h4>\n
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Particularly important for consultants, engineers, and environmental experts. It can protect your business when an error, omission, or negligence in your professional services results in a claim or financial loss for a client. <\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Directors and Officers Liability (D&O)<\/h4>\n
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This protection covers your business as well as its directors and officers against certain claims arising from decisions, acts, or omissions committed in the exercise of their management functions, when this protection is offered.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Environmental Liability and Pollution<\/h4>\n
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It can protect your business against certain financial consequences arising from a pollution event, including bodily injury or property damage, certain cleanup and decontamination costs, as well as certain third-party claims.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Pollution at Work Sites or at a Client's Location<\/h4>\n
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Can cover certain claims and certain costs arising from a pollution event at a job site, at a client’s location, or at another location where your business performs work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Cleanup and Decontamination Costs<\/h4>\n
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Can cover certain costs necessary to clean, remove, treat, or dispose of contaminants following a covered event.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Material Transportation and Pollution in Transit<\/h4>\n
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Particularly relevant for businesses that transport contaminated soils, waste, chemicals, or other materials. It can protect against certain pollution events occurring during transportation. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Off-Site Treatment and Disposal Facilities<\/h4>\n
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Can provide coverage when materials or contaminants from your operations are sent to an external treatment, recovery, or disposal site.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Cyber Risk Insurance <\/h4>\n
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Technology and data play an essential role in the activities of many businesses. A cyberattack, computer hacking, or data breach can result in service interruptions, financial losses, and significant impacts on your operations. Cyber risk insurance<\/a> can help cover certain costs related to data recovery, crisis management, business interruptions, and claims arising from a covered computer incident. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Other Protections<\/h4>\n
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Depending on the nature of your operations, other coverages can be added to your policy to better address the risks specific to your business. These include coverage against certain gradual pollution events, liability related to work performed by contractors or subcontractors, as well as insurance for commercial vehicles used in your operations. Consult our brokers to assess your needs and ensure that your business is properly protected according to your requirements. <\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Your Professional Services Insurance Questions<\/h2>\n \n
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Our teams answer your most frequently asked questions to help you better understand the available protections and choose solutions adapted to your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> \n <\/div>\n\n

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