Environmental, Pollution & Contaminated Land Insurance

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Specialist insurance for pollution, contaminated land and utilities work undertaken by civil engineering contractors

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Specialist environmental liability cover from leading UK insurers

  • Allianz
  • Aviva
  • QBE
  • RSA
  • Zurich
  • NIG

ENVIRONMENTAL & POLLUTION RISK INSURANCE

Why Environmental & Pollution Cover Is Critical

Civil engineering and utilities works frequently involve exposure to contaminated land, buried services, fuel systems, watercourses and hazardous materials. Pollution incidents can trigger significant clean-up costs, regulatory action and third-party claims that are excluded under standard liability policies.

What Does Environmental & Pollution Insurance Cover?

Specialist protection for contamination and environmental damage.


  • Sudden and gradual pollution events
  • Land, groundwater and watercourse contamination
  • Clean-up, remediation and restoration costs
  • Third-party injury and property damage
  • Utilities strikes and accidental releases
  • Regulatory investigations and legal defence

Who Needs Environmental & Pollution Insurance?


  • Civil engineering & infrastructure contractors
  • Utilities, drainage and water contractors
  • Groundworks and remediation specialists
  • Projects on brownfield or contaminated land
  • Works near rivers, lakes or groundwater
  • Contractors with fuel, chemicals or waste exposure

Why Choose Insure24?


  • Access to specialist environmental liability markets
  • Experience with contaminated land and utilities risk
  • Advice on regulatory and contractual requirements
  • Flexible limits for high-severity environmental claims
  • UK-based claims and technical support

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Is pollution covered under public liability insurance?

No. Pollution and contamination are usually excluded from standard public liability policies and require a dedicated environmental or pollution liability insurance policy.

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Does this cover utilities strikes and accidental releases?

Yes. Environmental liability insurance can cover pollution incidents arising from utilities strikes, ruptured pipes or accidental releases, subject to policy terms and disclosure.

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