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Why get environmental liability from iTOO?
At iTOO our specialists want to save you money, from offering up to R50 000 000 in capacity to developing a competitive deductible structure tailored to best suit your business’ unique needs.
Our unique flat fee retainer model with a dedicated clean-up contractor who selects the best methodology to carry out the clean-up, leads to driving down costs and improving efficiencies.
This guarantees you the fastest and most cost-effective results ensuring continuity of your business and the environment.
If you’re a responsible business, we’re the expert you can trust to responsibly cover you.
Our comprehensive offer
What's included?
We provide environmental spill cover for trucks, filling stations and products stored on industrial sites.
100% of iTOO registered Section 30 claims have been signed off by the Department of Environmental Affairs
Clever insurance for clever people
WHEN MINUTES MATTER, YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE.
How to get cover
Ask your insurance broker to contact us for a quote for your environmental cover. Don’t have a broker and want us to recommend possible FAIS registered brokers trained in our products? Find a broker or contact one of our experts.
Forms and documents
iTOO EnviroCare
Game-changing environmental liability insurance that goes the extra mile – guaranteed.
iTOO Pollution Liability Guide 2023
A guide to the liability for pollution in South Africa.
Sitesafe Proposal Form
For companies with above or below-ground tanks (i.e. fuel retail, fuel depots, chemical plants, factories, mines, warehouses, etc.)
Trucksafe Proposal Form
For companies with hazardous or dangerous trucking or rail loads, needing pollution and spill clean-up cover.
How to claim
Pollution can spread very quickly and the sooner we are contacted, the quicker we can respond to prevent further damages and limit your exposure.
Once our clean up team gets involved, we’ll keep you in the loop every step of the way. Our dedicated environmental experts always ensure pollution is taken care of as quickly as possible, not only according to the law, but the highest international standards.
Call our 24-hour Emergency Spillsafe Hotline as soon as possible.
- Call now: 0861 00 4866
Frequently asked questions
Do I need environmental cover?
Any business transporting, storing, handling, using and/or manufacturing any chemicals or dangerous goods which are classified into one of the nine classes of dangerous goods require some form of environmental liability cover. Chances are you need it, we can tailor make a solution that will suit your business needs and risks.
What is the appropriate cover to take out?
Depending on the commodity and volume being handled, will determine the cover you require.
Our cover options range from R1 million to R50 million, although smaller or larger limits are available on request.
Are there risks associated with not being insured or being underinsured?
In terms of the National Environmental Management Act, No. 107 of 1998 (NEMA), a person convicted of an offence in terms of NEMA may be liable to pay a fine of up to R10 million and/ or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years.
Which countries and regions does iTOO Environmental Liability operate in?
Our territorial limits are Africa, south of the Equator.
Do you only offer cover for Hazchem goods?
No, there are many dry and liquid commodities that may not be classed as dangerous goods that can still negatively impact the environment if spilled and must be cleaned up. iTOO Environmental Liability offers solutions for transporters moving dry, non-hazardous cargo.
Do you offer side tank cover as a stand-alone solution?
Yes, we do.
Is there an excess applicable to this cover?
Nil in RSA, R50,000 Cross border (can be bought up or down).
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