ENVIRONMENTAL RISK

Environmental issues continue to be a headline business risk as regulatory and public pressure regarding environmental performance increase. Environmental risks related to the protection of water resources, impacts to human health, and the maintenance of biodiversity, the quality of the environment, as well as depreciation of assets and potential cost for cleanup, are just some of the examples of potential issues which may result from the activities of industry. For[ST1]  multinational companies operating in various countries / regions, or wishing to expand to new territories, environmental exposures threaten the achievement of successful business outcomes.

Marsh helps you to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of regulations and stakeholder pressures by providing an assessment of your environmental risks, determining appropriate environmental risk management solutions and identifying and negotiating environmental insurance solutions where necessary.  This is particularly of relevance in cross-border M&A situations where environmental risks are almost always scrutinized during due diligence process. Our environmental insurance brokerage team – one of the world’s largest – is staffed by professionals drawn from engineering, consulting, underwriting, business, and risk management. These professionals, members of a team dedicated solely to environmental risk, benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages knowledge sharing, helping to ensure you have access to best-in-class solutions.

The result: Expert advice to drive an optimised environmental risk management solution providing protection for your balance sheet and reducing your total cost of environmental risk. Marsh can be a trusted adviser to help you reduce environmental risk and achieve your business goals.