What the Department of Defense’s New Guidance Means for Risk and Insurance On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense released updated interim guidance that could reshape how PFAS-containing waste is destroyed in the United States. The change lifts the...
Environmental & Energy Insights
Do you know about all the environmental and energy liabilities that a business can face? We do. Our team shares insights you need to cover your clients from environmental risks. Discover how customized environmental insurance coverage is an all important risk mitigation strategy.
PFAS Risks: How to Protect Your Clients from Long-Tail Liability
They were designed to make life easier. Think slippery frying pans, water-resistant jackets, and fire-suppressing foam. Now they’re one of the biggest liability landmines in the insurance industry. We’re talking about PFAS: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The...
Understanding PFAS Risks: What Agents Need to Know About “Forever Chemicals”
They’re invisible. They’re virtually indestructible. And they’re turning into a regulatory nightmare. PFAS (short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have earned the nickname “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in the environment or the human body....
Changes Are Creating Gaps in Insurance Coverage for the Oil and Gas Industry
The oil and gas sector is used to managing risk, but the ground is shifting under its feet. Once-dependable coverage is being stripped down, priced out, or eliminated altogether. And as carriers tighten their appetites, oil and gas companies are increasingly...
Why Environmental Claims Are Spiking — And What Agents Need to Know
Environmental insurance is inherently complex, but few understand its long-tail nature better than Canaan Crouch, EVP at Jencap within the Environmental & Energy Division. As Canaan explains, recent headlines suggest a sudden surge in long-tail environmental...
Forever Filing: The Rise of PFAS Litigation
“Forever chemicals,” or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are a defining environmental and public health challenge of our time. Used for decades in a wide range of industrial and consumer products, these chemicals persist indefinitely in the environment and...
Hungry for More: AI Energy Usage Spikes
Artificial intelligence is the buzzword of the year, affecting nearly every industry with its limitless potential. It’s even reshaping energy markets, causing climate tech investments to surge. As AI adoption accelerates, so does its appetite for energy, particularly...
The Next Frontier in Going Green: Solar Panel Recycling
As the adoption of solar energy continues, it’s easy to focus on its many benefits: reduced carbon footprints, energy independence, and lower electricity costs. But what happens when solar panels reach the end of their lifecycle? For insurance agents and brokers...
Navigating the Complex World of PFAS Liability
If you’re an insurance agent serving clients in sectors like municipal water districts, environmental services, or industries involved in the production or use of chemicals, you’ll want to pay close attention to the latest developments on perfluoroalkyl and...
TRENDS & WHITE PAPERS
Is Going Green Good?
In theory, “going green” is the better option, right? But it’s not always such a clear-cut answer. Two Jencap experts continue the ongoing debate.
TRENDS | Q3 2024 | 13 MINUTES
The Jencap Weather Report: How Climate Change is Shifting the Insurance Industry
From wildfires to hurricanes, weather-related disasters are tallying unprecedented losses. Here’s how climate change is impacting insurance coverage.
WHITE PAPER | Q3 2022 | 17 MINUTES
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