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Recommended Coverages for the Energy Industry
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If you are starting up a business in the energy field, you need to know how to protect your investments...
RECOMMENDED COVERAGES FOR THE ENERGY INDUSTRY
1.GENERAL LIABILITY
Recommended options – 3rd party coverages
- Underground Resources Property Damage
- Underground Equipment Property Damage
- Blowout & Cratering Property Damage
- Sudden/Accidental Contamination
Master Service Agreements
2. WORKERS COMPENSATION –
- Not mandatory in Texas, but advisable
3. BUSINESS AUTO
- Owned, non-owned, hired
4. EXCESS ("UMBRELLA") LIABILITY
5. WELL CONTROL INSURANCE – Drilled and/or Operated wells
6. PROPERTY
- Office contents & electronics
- Mobile equipment
- Fixed equipment
- Oil in tanks (for operators)
7. BONDING
- Plugging obligations
- Performance obligations
- Fidelity exposures
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Mims & Smith.
A good name to have on your policy.