IRMI Expert Commentary

Kent Holland has been writing expert commentary for the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) for many years on the subject of environmental insurance law and coverage.  His expert environmental commentary articles that are available at https://www.irmi.com/biographies/kent-holland include:
 

Date	Article
Jan 2018	Continuous/Progressive Exclusion Bars Coverage
Oct 2016	Lead-Based Paint Is a “Pollutant” within CGL Pollution Exclusion
Jun 2016	Subcontractor Liable for Using Asbestos-Laden Materials
Sep 2015	Damages from Natural Gas Pipe Explosion Covered
Aug 2015	CGL Pollution Exclusion Bars Coverage for Insulation Injuries
Feb 2015	No CGL Pollution Exclusion Ambiguity Due to Breadth of Exclusion
Oct 2014	Pollution Exclusion Bars Recovery for Injuries from Concrete Sealant
Jul 2014	No Duty To Defend under CPL Policy for Natural Gas Pipe Explosion
Apr 2014	Building Owner Not Barred by “Waiver of Subrogation” Clause from Seeking Damages Against Contractors for Diesel Leak Harming “Nonwork” Property
Mar 2014	EIFS Repairs Covered without Insurer’s Consent
Apr 2013	Chinese Drywall Damages Excluded from Coverage under Homeowners Policy
Nov 2012	No Duty To Protect Worker Family Members from Secondary Asbestos Exposure
Oct 2012	Hydraulic Fracturing Damages Excluded by CGL Pollution Exclusion
Jun 2012	CGL Absolute Pollution Exclusion Barred Coverage for Chinese Drywall Damages
Feb 2012	Homeowners Insurance Excludes Chinese Drywall Damage
Jan 2012	Asbestos Damages Excluded under Condo Association’s Property Policy
Jan 2011	No CGL Coverage for Chimney Repairs Due to Carbon Monoxide Leakage
Dec 2010	CGL Pollution Exclusion Applies to Dust and Diesel Fumes
Nov 2010	Mold from a Covered Concurrent Cause Still Excluded
May 2010	Pollution Exclusion Found Inapplicable
Apr 2010	CGL Policy Held To Cover Oil Spill Cleanup Costs
Jan 2010	Mold Damage to Contractor’s Nondefective Work Caused by Subcontractor May Be Covered under Prime Contractor’s Umbrella Policy
Dec 2009	CGL Pollution Exclusion Bars Coverage for Injury from Carbon Monoxide Released from Heater
Jul 2009	Insurer and Environmental Consultant Have No Duty To Warn of Mold
May 2009	No Coverage in Homeowner’s Policy for Mold Damage from Water Pipe Leak
Feb 2009	Construction Debris Is Excluded Pollutant under Professional Liability Policy
Nov 2007	Epoxy Fumes Are Unambiguously Excluded from Coverage as “Pollutants” under the CGL Total Pollution Exclusion
Mar 2007	Pollution Exclusion Bars Coverage for Damage Caused by Dirt and Rocks
Feb 2007	Pollution Exclusions in CGL Policy Bars Coverage for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Jan 2007	Mold Excluded in Homeowner’s Policy Is Not Covered as an Ensuing Loss of Leaking Water
Jul 2006	Premium Instead of Prayer Needed for Mold Coverage
Apr 2006	Mold Litigation: Expert Testimony Required to Prove Causation
Feb 2006	Subrogation and Intervention in Construction Defect Case Involving Water and Mold
Nov 2005	Absolute Pollution Exclusion in Contractors Policy Does Not Bar Coverage for Toxic Fume Injuries
Aug 2005	Silica Claim Barred by Total Pollution Exclusion in CGL Policy
May 2005	Broad Pollution Exclusion Is Ambiguous: Lead Covered by Policy
Apr 2005	Whether Mold Cleanup Costs Are Covered Depends on Causation
Oct 2004	Homeowners Policy Unambiguously Excluded Coverage for Mold
Sep 2004	Design-Builder Not Entitled to Equitable Adjustment To Meet Owner’s Detailed Design Specifications
Apr 2004	Standards Needed for Mold Exposure, Testing, and Remediation
Jun 2003	Insurer Uses Contractual Liability Exclusion To Deny Coverage
Mar 2003	Liquidated Damages Clause and Waiver of Consequential Damages Clause Effectively Cap Damages Available Against Design-Builder
Nov 2002	Copyright Infringement of Design Documents
Aug 2002	Insurance Coverage—Waivers of Subrogation
May 2002	Contract Documents of the Design-Build Institute of America
Feb 2002	Public Agency Exempted Project from Competitive Bidding
Nov 2001	Problems with Arbitration in Design-Build
Jul 2001	Design-Build Engineer Held Liable for Negligence
Apr 2001	Superfund Decision May Benefit Design-Builders on Environmental Remediation Projects