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Insurance Claim Evaluation

We provide technical review and evaluation of insurance claims related to environmental damages for both insurance companies and the insured.

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For work on behalf of the insured, Farallon provides technical support as the insured navigates the environmental claim process. This may involve conducting historical research of a property and vicinity, assessing potential sources, establishing the timing of releases of hazardous substances, and/or confirming the presence of third-party damage (e.g., impacted groundwater or off-property soil). For covered claims, we assess cleanup costs to support potential cash-out settlements by insurance companies. We also provide litigation support as consulting experts and/or testifying experts for cases against insurance companies.

For technical support on behalf of insurance companies, we review past and estimated future costs, either incurred or proposed by others; evaluate whether costs are “reasonable and necessary”; and categorize costs as either investigation (defense), cleanup (indemnity), or other noncovered costs. As part of the review process, we assess whether the releases of hazardous substances were either sudden and accidental, or expected and intentional. We provide technical support to claims managers to confirm that investigations and cleanup actions by contractors on behalf of the policyholder are performed in accordance with industry standards and relevant regulations. We also provide consulting expert support on behalf of insurance companies during cost allocation, and expert witness support for mediation and trial.

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Initial Claim Analysis

During the initial stages of an insurance claim, we conduct a review of the technical information and regulatory background for the project and provide documentation to empower the policyholder to ask informed questions to assess the...

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Ongoing Claim Monitoring

For claims where environmental cleanup is anticipated or ongoing, we provide continued technical support throughout the cleanup process.

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Cost Audits

As part of our cost auditing services, we assess the reasonableness and necessity of investigation and cleanup expenses. We also support categorization of costs as indemnity versus defense, estimate future costs to support forecasting...

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Insurance Litigation Technical Support

We act as experts and use our industry and regulatory knowledge to provide opinions about the timing of damage and the nature and extent of contamination.

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Projects

Project Experience

Landfill insurance claim support - man picking up trash in a landffill

Landfill Insurance Claim Support

Remedial actions previously conducted by others included source removal, soil vapor extraction, and...

Aluminum Manufacturing Facility

Aluminum Manufacturing Facility

Farallon currently is providing insurance carriers with Expert Opinion and technical support for...

Identifying and Documenting Excessive Fees

Identifying and Documenting Excessive Fees

An insurance company responsible for a cleanup effort lasting more than 6 years at an annual cost of...

Manufacturing Insurance Claim Support

Manufacturing Insurance Claim Support

The contaminant plume extended beneath a residential neighborhood, posing a potential threat to...

Metal Recycling Facility

Metal Recycling Facility

Interpretation of aerial photographs was used to identify historical activities, potential on- and...

Manufacturing Plant

Manufacturing Plant

Farallon was contracted for technical support by an insurance carrier covering the investigation and...

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