Bermudian-based Vantage Group Holdings Ltd has extended its contractors pollution liability and professional liability offerings to environmental contractors and consultants.

The company said the move expands its participation across the design and construction life cycle.

Vantage said its pollution and professional liability policies for environmental risks complement the company’s expertise and strong portfolio of insurance products for the US construction industry, including subcontractor default insurance, excess casualty and professional liability lines.

The company said it designed its offerings to respond to environmental risks that can cause financial strain and pose significant hurdles to project completion.

Vantage environmental coverages are written on a non-admitted basis nationwide in the United States and will be available as primary or excess coverage.

“The construction team at Vantage is pleased to offer this new stand-alone protection to large, mid-size and trade contractors and consultants, when environmental liability exposures are greater than ever,” said Jason LaMonica, head of construction and environmental.

Mr LaMonica said Michael Dannecker will lead the company’s environmental offerings, reporting to Lawrence Lejfer, head of construction professional and environmental.

He added: “Lawrence and I are confident in Michael’s deep expertise and commitment to serving our brokers and clients.”