Development of legislation on environmental insurance: experience of the European Union and Russia

This article analyzes the development of environmental insurance legislation European Union and Russian Federation. The advantages this mechanism in matters compensation for harm caused to environment due offenses are determined. analysis Directive No. 2004/35 / CE Parliament Council EU on responsibility, aimed at preventing damage eliminating its consequences. A comparison with norms adopted is carried out. conclusion formulated that should become a priority direction state natural resource policy.