Hudson Forms Environmental Products Unit

Hudson Insurance Group, the U.S. Insurance division of Odyssey Re Holdings Corp., announced the formation of an Environmental Products unit to be headquartered in New York City and managed by Stephen Porcelli, senior vice president.

Hudson’s Environmental Products unit will focus on environmental contractors’ and consultants’ liability as well as underground storage tank liability and other site pollution insurance products. Coverage will be offered in all 50 states by Hudson Specialty Insurance Company.

Brian Young, CEO of Global Insurance Operations, noted, “We look forward to strengthening our presence within the environmental market by offering our brokers and their clients direct access to Hudson’s experienced underwriting and claims handling professionals. Hudson is committed to the U.S. environmental marketplace.”

Hudson Insurance Group specializes in primary and excess insurance coverages through Hudson Programs, Hudson Healthcare, Hudson Financial Products and Hudson Crop. Hudson provides admitted and non-admitted insurance predominantly through Hudson Insurance Company and Hudson Specialty Insurance Company.