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MBM Insurance Resource Center Supports Environmental Awareness through Online Videos
Earlier this month, MBM Insurance Resource Center announced that they had begun working with Cochrane & Associates as they expand further into the indoor air quality (IAQ) and environmental, health and safety (EH&S) industries. As part of this new partnership, MBM is now a sponsor of educational videos about IAQ and EH&S topics produced by the IAQ Video Network. The IAQ Video ...
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MBM Insurance Resource Center Wishes Happy Holidays to the Indoor Environmental Industry
As Americans prepare to celebrate the holidays in homes across the country, MBM Insurance Resource Center would like to thank all of the professionals who work to keep families safe in their indoor environments. Indoor environmental professionals and contractors identify and resolve a wide range of issues that can cause health concerns for people living or working in an unsafe environment. ...
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Leading Provider of Environmental Insurance Programs Partners with Cochrane & Associates
MBM Insurance Resource Center is pleased to announce that they have retained the services of one of the indoor air quality (IAQ) and environmental, health and safety (EH&S) industries’ leading marketing and public relations companies. Beginning this month, Cochrane & Associates is helping to market the innovative insurance plans offered by MBM. MBM Insurance Resource Center is a ...
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Leading Provider of Environmental Insurance Programs Featured in Healthy Indoors Magazine
Healthy Indoorsmagazine is one of the leading publications dedicated to providing information about indoor environments. The digital publication made its debut this past summer and has quickly become a trusted source of information for indoor air quality (IAQ) consultants and contractors. In the December issue, one of the select companies featured is MBM Insurance Resource Center. MBM ...
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‘Breaking Bad’ Finale Shines the Spotlight on Clandestine Drug Laboratories
A week ago, over 10 million viewers tuned in to watch the finale of the popular ‘Breaking Bad’ series. The award winning drama captivated audiences and educated many to not only the personal dangers associated with methamphetamine use and production, but also the toxic chemicals that are used to manufacture the drug. Over the years, the series had the main characters set up ...
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MBM Insurance Resource Center Gives Gratitude to the IAQ Community during Thanksgiving
Each year, countless Americans are impacted by tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and wildfires. Virtually all of society lives in an area that can be impacted by some type of natural disaster. When one of these natural disasters occurs, homes, businesses and all of the institutions that society depends on can be damaged and contaminated by indoor air quality pollutants. Water damage from floods ...
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Home Inspectors Offering IAQ Services Turn to MBM Insurance Resource Center
Home inspectors play a crucial role in helping to inform both buyers and sellers about the conditions of a home or building. Buying real estate is one of the largest purchases most people will ever make so they depend on home inspection professionals to identify any relevant issues related to the property. One area of concern for many people is mold. Mold in a home can not only lower the ...
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Duct Cleaners Turn to MBM Insurance Resource Center’s Coverage Solutions
Last week, students who attend Tri-City School in Central Illinois had several days off. The unexpected break from school was not caused directly by the unusual cold wave that hit the region, but rather due to fears of spreading mold through the school’s heating system. According to a report from WAND 17, earlier in the year, mold was found in the school’s heating system which ...
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Mold Remediation Professionals Turn to MBM Insurance Resource Center
Although problems due to mold growing in indoor environments has been an issue for many years, it is primarily only in the past two decades that this problem has garnered widespread public attention and media coverage. Today, most people recognize that mold growth can lead to high levels of fungal contaminants in the air that could expose building occupants to respiratory issues, allergies, ...
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Asbestos Professionals Have New Choices when it comes to Insurance
In late September, a junior high school in Rhode Island was closed for several days so that abatement professionals could safely remove asbestos from the building. The asbestos was discovered when a ceiling that was being taken down during renovation activities revealed a second concealed ceiling. The hidden ceiling contained the asbestos. Cases like this happen every day across the ...
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Indoor Air Quality Professionals Now Have a Choice When it Comes to Insurance Coverage
Biological or chemical pollutants exist to some degree in virtually every home, school and work environment. The source of these pollutants can come from outdoor air or due to building materials, furnishings, mechanical systems and human activities within a building. Some of the more common indoor pollutants include: Mold – In buildings that have suffered water damage or elevated ...
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Judge Rules Mold Lawsuits Can Proceed
Last month, a U.S. District Court Judge ruled that a group of lawsuits filed by people alleging they have suffered health problems due to mold in military housing can proceed in federal court. The defendant in the lawsuits is a company that manages rental units in a partnership with military bases. According to reports, the plaintiffs have alleged a variety of mold related health issues that ...
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IAQ Professionals Encouraged to Review their E&O Insurance Coverage
Professional Liability insurance, also commonly referred to as Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance, is a critical type of insurance coverage for professionals who provide indoor air quality consulting and testing services. This type of coverage provides protection for those who provide IAQ services from the complete cost of defending their business against claims of negligence and ...
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Duct Cleaners under Scrutiny from the Media
Last week WOWT in Omaha, Nebraska reported on the investigation of a duct cleaning company that was offering an $80 air duct cleaning promotion. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) had concerns and utilized an employee’s home to take the company up on its offer. According to the WOWT report, a technician from the company arrived at the home that had been outfitted with cameras from the ...
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Fire and Water Restoration Projects Help People Rebuild Their Lives
June 1st is the official start of the hurricane season in the U.S., but this spring has already brought a historic level of natural disasters to the country. Flooding along the Mississippi River and elsewhere, record tornados across the Midwest and South, and huge fires in Arizona, Texas and elsewhere. Thousands of homes and businesses have been impacted with damage from wind, rain, flood ...
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Environmental Professionals at the Forefront in Rebuilding after Hurricane Irene
Just a week after Hurricane Irene caused extensive damage to property and loss of life, initial estimates of the property damage range from $7 to $10 billion. Homes, businesses and institutions all suffered heavy damage due to strong winds, rain, flooding and tidal surges. People in many of these areas are now in the process of rebuilding and dealing with property insurance providers. At ...
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It’s Hurricane Season across the United States
Last month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced their predictions that the 2011 hurricane season would be above average. As many as 10 hurricanes are being predicted by NOAA. People who live along our nation’s coastlines have taken notice of NOAA’s statements as they are at greater risk of experiencing the damaging effects of a hurricane than most ...
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