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Environmental liability insurance

Environmental liability insurance (ELI) covers losses which arise as a result of pollution and contamination. The types of event covered by an ELI policy can be gradual in nature, as well as incidents that are sudden. ELI is relevant to any business whose activities are at risk of causing environmental damage. For more information on when ELI should be obtained, see Practice Note: Environmental insurance—when is it needed?

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