Increasing UK and European Environmental legislation has resulted in more stringent control and regulation of Environmental pollution in the UK, which has brought with it a greater degree of accountability. Such regulation includes the Environmental Protection Act (1990), the Environment Act (1995), the Water Resources Act (1991), Ground Water Regulations (1998) and Environmental Liability Directive 2007. The liabilities resulting from this regulation can, in certain cases, give rise to claims under both Liability, Material Damage and EIL Policies which, if not handled correctly, can greatly increase Insurers' claims spend.
Initial actions following the occurrence of a claim will always influence the future course of events and the resultant claims spend. Hence the correct technical response to an Environmental claim is vital. QuestGates has an award winning specialist Environmental Claims Unit, dedicated to the management of Environmental claims, whether first party, third party, commercial or household.
The claims are dealt with by dedicated and trained Environmental adjusters who manage the claim from "Day One" through to conclusion, utilising appropriately skilled Environmental consultants, contractors and other specialist disciplines supported where necessary by expertise drawn from our Liability or Property divisions. Remedial solutions are dealt with on a project managed basis, to ensure a seamless 'one stop' service to Insurers.
Areas of expertise of the Environmental Claims Unit include:
The claims are dealt with by dedicated and trained Environmental adjusters who manage the claim from "Day One" through to conclusion, utilising appropriately skilled Environmental consultants, contractors and other specialist disciplines supported where necessary by expertise drawn from our Liability or Property divisions. Remedial solutions are dealt with on a project managed basis, to ensure a seamless 'one stop' service to Insurers.
Areas of expertise of the Environmental Claims Unit include:
