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Green Insurance

In the US, the industry is only now starting to show interest in the topic

CDP sends out Information Requests on an annual basis

An example of unanticipated risks stemming from the maintenance requirements of green roof installations

Liability may arise under the common law, state deceptive trade practices acts, Federal Trade Commission Act and the SEC

Advice from the Federal Trade Commission

Here's what the FTC wants consumers to know

Brief discussion of a new policy being marketed by Argo Insurance underwritten by Lloyds

These guides represent administrative interpretations of laws administered by the Federal Trade Commission

How businesses can go green

Insurance markets view green built environment as potentially more risky than tradition construction

If the adjuster is faced with a loss to a LEED-certified residence, further considerations are necessary

The expansion of green building has created new risks and opportunities for the insurance industry

That portion of a legal blog that deals with green construction and insurance

A Mid-2009 Assessment of the State of Green Building Litigation

Contractors need to manage the legal risks that green building presents

Year end 2008 review

US and international bodies who certify green products

Those who own hybrid vehicles or green-certified homes can benefit from lower premiums

Identifying risks is part of the challenge

Much of any risk associated with green buildings emanates from design and related services

Certified green building replacement and upgrade coverages

There is increasing interest by the insurance marketplace in understanding the risks and benefits of building green

Insurers are steadily taking climate change into account when developing or adding to insurance offerings

Examines some of the risks and provide practical tips to manage those risks

The evolution of builders' risk coverage to manage the new property risks created by green construction

Addresses some of the new green insurance products being introduced in the various lines of insurance business

More insurers offer green coverage

Megatrends that will form the insurance model in the coming years

Brief discussion of the risks of liability when LEED certified buildings fail to perform as promised

Understanding the basics of green buildings including economic benefits, ways to reduce energy costs, etc

Implications for insurance coverage & limitation of liability provisions for LEED certification guarantees

Six tips to help you sort through environmental advertising claims

Website that confronts deceptive Greenwashing campaigns

Reviews Shaw Development v. Southern Builders, a Maryland lawsuit which raises some important insurance implications

Green building creates unique green risk

Addresses some of the unquantified risks that may impact the viability of green insurance