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A precautionary tale of liability

By: Language: English Series: Property Week ; 56(13) 27 September 1996, 23(1)Publication details: 1996Subject(s): Summary: In the light of the decision in "Yorkshire Water Services Ltd v Sun Alliance & London Insurance plc" stresses that separate environmental insurance may be needed if not covered by a standard public liability policy. It also points out that insurers are not always liable for the cost of work carried out to prevent a recurrence of an environmental accident so clarification needs to be obtained from the insurer before going ahead.

In the light of the decision in "Yorkshire Water Services Ltd v Sun Alliance & London Insurance plc" stresses that separate environmental insurance may be needed if not covered by a standard public liability policy. It also points out that insurers are not always liable for the cost of work carried out to prevent a recurrence of an environmental accident so clarification needs to be obtained from the insurer before going ahead.