Markel Canada introduces New Integrated Environmental Solutions for Manufacturers, Contractors and Consultants

Toronto, ON (Apr. 23, 2026) – Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of two new combined environmental insurance solutions designed to simplify coverage placement and address the complex liability exposures faced by manufacturers and environmental service firms across Canada.

The new offerings provide streamlined access to broad, integrated coverage under a single policy form, helping reduce gaps and simplify placement while responding to the evolving environmental risk landscape faced by manufacturers and environmental service firms. They reflect Markel’s continued focus on strengthening its specialty capabilities in Canada and supporting brokers with practical solutions to emerging environmental exposures.

Combined Form for Manufacturers

The Manufacturers Combined Form is designed for a wide range of manufacturing operations and integrates multiple critical coverages, including:

• General liability
• Premises pollution liability
• Products pollution liability
• Transportation pollution liability
• Non-owned disposal sites

This solution is geared toward manufacturers of all types, addressing pollution and liability exposures arising from production, distribution, transportation, and waste-disposal activities.

Combined Form for Environmental Contractors and Consultants

The Environmental Contractors and Consultants Combined Form delivers comprehensive protection for firms providing environmental services, combining:

• General liability
• Contractors pollution liability (CPL)
• Errors & omissions (E&O)
• Non-owned disposal sites
• Transportation pollution liability

This form is tailored to contractors, consultants, and professional service providers facing operational, pollution, and professional liability risks.

“These new combined forms reflect our commitment to delivering practical, broker-friendly solutions that align with how our clients actually operate,” said Sarah Martin, Product Line Leader. “By bringing general liability, pollution, and professional coverages together under one integrated policy, we’re helping manufacturers and environmental service firms reduce complexity, close coverage gaps, and confidently manage their environmental exposures. The flexibility to offer higher limits and excess capacity ensures these products can scale alongside our clients’ evolving needs.”

About Markel Insurance

We are Markel Insurance, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we leverage a broad array of capabilities and expertise to create intelligent solutions for the most complex specialty insurance needs. However, it is our people – and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients – that differentiates us worldwide. For more information, visit www.markel.ca.

Source: Markel

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