As global climate change leads to increased severity and frequency of weather-related natural disasters, both policyholders and insurers are likely to experience a surge in claims and damages. We can help either insurers or policyholders identify whether insurance policies apply to “occurrences” caused by these weather-related events or are excluded by policies’ pollution exclusions. DLA Piper has counseled policyholders regarding coverage issues that are likely to arise in claims for insurance coverage of damage caused by climate change, such as presence of mold in buildings or damage from rising sea levels.