Environmental’s Senior Vice President of Underwriting discusses our core principles. Learn about how much we value trust, community, financial stability and proactive insurance solutions. 

Great American’s Environmental Division have been hard at work with new business opportunities, broker appreciation events, industry conferences, and training opportunities while maintaining our service excellence mentality. Learn more from our Divisional Vice President and head of National Underwriting!

When you work to protect your clients against environmental hazards, it is important to consider the regulatory requirements imposed by federal and state environmental agencies with respect to financial assurance. Closure and Post-Closure (CPC) care is a type of financial assurance your clients can use to meet these obligations.

Storage tanks are necessary in a variety of industries including warehousing, trucking and logistics, service stations, aviation and more. Therefore, pollution concerns stemming from faulty installation or outdated parts can cause environmental catastrophes almost anywhere.

Great American Environmental Division knows the unique challenges that waste management professionals of all kinds face in their line of work. From legacy contamination to newly emerging concerns, companies that operate on or near a once functional waste management site can face an array of environmental exposures. Waste Management Riskopolis showcases some of the environmental risks that could be detrimental to your clients’ businesses.

The experts at Great American recognize the value of in-person interactions with our brokers in cultivating strong business relationships. Read about our attendance at the RIMS RISKWORLD 2024 conference and the Target Market's 2024 Mid-Year Meeting

Don’t let your state's fund sunsetting leave you in the dark. Help protect your clients today with TankAssure®.

Discover What We Cover: A Great American Environmental Podcast focuses on numerous topics related to the environmental insurance industry. Check out our latest episodes to stay up to date on the latest industry trends!

Sky high real estate prices, high interest rates, and low inventory have led to a shortage of available, affordable housing. As owners and investors remain desperate to regain capital, many are opting to convert their high-vacancy buildings into much-needed residential space. 

While many are aware of the environmental pollution exposures associated with redevelopment projects in general, especially with brownfield developments, minimal recognition is often given to the ongoing operational exposures – particularly pertaining to warehouses and distribution centers – once development is completed.

Lithium-ion production continues to soar, but so do the environmental risks associated with them. Learn more about the different hazards linked to lithium-ion battery operations.

Each year more states continue to sunset their funding for underground storage tanks. However, the EPA requires underground storage tank owners and operators have the ability to pay for cleanup or third-party liability compensation. 

Did you know your client has options when fulfilling their Closure and Post-Closure (CPC) obligations? If your client is unable to meet their CPC obligation through traditional methods or is seeking an alternative approach, Great American Environmental’s CPC Policy can provide a financial assurance mechanism to fulfill it.

Be ready when life happens. These industry situations illustrate the variety of environmental exposures that could affect your customers!

Great American Environmental has proudly hosted a variety of appreciation events to celebrate our brokers and showcase our appreciation for all the great they do. We encourage you to check out some of our event highlights from this past Spring!  

As the new year begins, our division looks forward to traveling around the nation to see our brokers at industry conferences, events, and other gatherings. Great American Environmental plans to attend a handful of major industry events and conferences this year, and we hope to see you there! 

Your clients may have secured general liability or other coverages with Great American, but are they completely protected? If your client operates a facility with aboveground or underground storage tanks, they may be exposed to additional risks not covered by traditional general liability policies. 

As an insurance broker or agent working within an ever-changing industry, it is important to stay informed on trends where coverage opportunities may follow. In response, Great American Environmental is continuously seeking ways to provide great resources and educational opportunities to brokers.

Keeping with the division’s collaborative approach, members of our division recently gathered in Malvern, PA for our annual offsite outing. Team members spent two days participating in team building activities, learning from leadership about current trends and upcoming opportunities, and bonding with other members of the division.