June brings us memories of days when as kids we’d find a shady spot to get out of the sun and heat, lay back on the grass, gaze at the clouds and daydream of ways to solve all the problems of the universe. Ah, the longing for those simpler times...

As investment in green construction grows, insurers are increasingly being called upon to create coverage enhancements to address the new range of underwriting and risk management exposures in climate-friendly buildings.

Insurance Services Office announced today that it has filed the insurance industry's first standard coverage option for commercial property owners interested in rebuilding damaged property with green alternatives.