http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Bill+Pritchard Society Bill Pritchard Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=609648&ca=Society In the past few years, there has been a big push for our society to be more environmentally conscious and businesses to operate in a more sustainable manner. In many cases, an organization’s image depends on how it participates in the community and whether or not it operates responsibly. In general,... Business Bill Pritchard Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=597962&ca=Business We have all heard the current news about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and its devastating effects on the environment, wildlife, and the fishermen whose livelihoods depend on the now-contaminated waters. Thousands of people and companies have now been directly affected by this problem—the oil... Business Bill Pritchard Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=523651&ca=Business Most agents are aware of the pollution exposures for their contractor clients and many are becoming familiar with Premises Pollution policies for commercial and industrial facilities. However, Products Pollution for manufacturing risks still appears to be a bit of a mystery. This coverage is often n... World Affairs Bill Pritchard Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=507216&ca=World+Affairs Last year, the EPA released a list of over 40 “high hazard potential” sites around the country that contain coal combustion residuals, which are commonly referred to as coal ash. This substance is a product of burning coal and is often stored in containment ponds or dams near electrical utilities. A... Business Bill Pritchard Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=507220&ca=Business The self storage industry has been one of the fastest-growing sectors of the United States commercial real estate industry in the last 30 years. There are now over 52,000 primary self storage facilities in the country, and in 2008 the industry had total sales in excess of $20 billion.* Self storage... Business Bill Pritchard Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=507229&ca=Business There are many factors to consider when applying for storage tank pollution liability—whether or not it is aboveground or underground, specifics of the tank such as age, construction, contents, etc., and the state in which the tank is located. These are just a few of the questions that a carrier wil... Business Bill Pritchard Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=481999&ca=Business Many people are pushing toward a greener earth. They are looking into alternative fuels, carpooling to work, and recycling more. As a result, the recycling industry is booming—are recycling facility owners and operators properly covered against environmental exposures? The recycling industry has rec... Business Bill Pritchard Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=482017&ca=Business Access to the environmental insurance marketplace. Simply put, this is one of the main reasons why agents from around the country work with environmental wholesale brokers to find environmental coverage for their clients. Having options is a great way to demonstrate your expertise and commitment to... Writing Bill Pritchard Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=482016&ca=Writing In today’s market, a few million dollars of coverage is often not enough to adequately insure a business. For many larger firms involved in complex projects, limits of ten to fifty million are becoming increasingly common. While many agents routinely build these types of programs for their clients’... Business Bill Pritchard Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=431954&ca=Business It is a misconception that the only people who have pollution exposures are those involved with hazardous substances. Unfortunately, this is not the case. In truth, anybody who works with, or can be held responsible for, the release of a substance into the environment that meets the definition of a...