Evolving PFAS Regulations Heighten Environmental Risks

Placing You First Insurance Podcast by CRC Group

PFAS have been referred to by some as the next asbestos when it comes to their potential health impacts and claims potential. Today, Amanda and Scott are joined by Jim Hamilton, Senior Broker and CRC Group’s Environmental Practice Group Leader, as well as Sean McLaughlin, Inside Broker, with our Philadelphia office.

Both specialize in Environmental coverage, and they’re going to walk us through the insurance industry's role in dealing with PFAS-related issues.

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1. Evolving PFAS Regulations Heighten Environmental Risks (00:00:00)

2. What are PFAS, and why have they gained significant attention in recent years? (00:01:40)

3. This sounds like a mess…something just begging for litigation. A huge settlement came down in June. Can you tell us about how that shook out? (00:05:26)

4. Lawsuits seem so pervasive... do insureds know that this tidal wave is coming? (00:07:10)

5. In a large environmental crisis like this - What’s the role of government agencies and regulations in addressing PFAS contamination? (00:08:43)

6. Knowing some have referred to PFAS as “the next asbestos,” what do we see may be the long-term impact of PFAS on insurance premiums and coverage? (00:11:36)

7. How does partnering with a CRC Group broker benefit retail agents and their clients? (00:13:48)

8. Rapid Fire! (00:16:20)