Discover the valuable leadership lessons Greg Kelder, Head of Claims, learned on his venture program to Antarctica – lessons which contribute seamlessly into the everyday accomplishments of Great American's Environmental Division today. 

As we celebrate our 15th year anniversary and continue to climb the mountain as one of the industry's premier environmental insurance carriers, we ensure our culture remains at the forefront of any business decision.

This edition of the Environmental Insider showcases our strategic growth, program development, product resources and training opportunities that will help you in best serving your clients’ needs for the next 15 years and beyond. 

The services provided by contractors play an important role in allowing us to lead safe, comfortable lives. With this responsibility also comes inherent risk, as there are pollution exposures present in contracting services across all industries. Watch how environmental insurance exists to provide protection for these contractors and their clients.

Great news! Great American Environmental has officially launched its Agriculture Environmental Webpage – a one-stop platform packed with agribusiness related educational resources ranging from claims scenarios and agriculture riskopolis, to Environmental Insider articles and an FAQ document. 

What better way to kick off the celebrations of our 15th anniversary than officially announce the extension of our GREAT AMERICAN REWARDS Program?

We attended numerous industry conferences and networking events to develop and advance our program opportunities. Read about our most recently attended industry gatherings!

You can now obtain multiple quotes from Great American Environmental’s TankAssure® platform using only one quote submission.

Episode six of Discover What We Cover discusses our Professional Contracting policy. This policy is crafted with specialized contractors in mind, while covering all that the CSE policy does. Listen now!

Great American Environmental’s 15th year anniversary is not the only milestone worth noting! Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA) – the 20th century’s landmark water protection legislation. 

Sara Brothers had the opportunity to speak on a panel at the very first ClaimsXchange Annual Conference. The panel discussed an array of recent trends and emerging risks in environmental insurance claims. Learn more!

How do pesticides impact the environment? Pesticides and their residues remain in the environment long after application and can drift far beyond their target areas. The movement of pesticides into groundwater and surface water has the potential to impact drinking water sources resulting in unintended environmental risks. Read more! 

Great American Environmental is proud to be comprised of a strong team of professional who seek ways to share their expertise among the industry. We had the opportunity to partake in a webinar hosted by Perrin, discussing the latest updates and considerations around the EPA’s PFAS roadmap.

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

We know the unique challenges that maritime industry professionals face in their line of work. The Ocean Marine Riskopolis showcases some of these exposures that could be detrimental to your clients’ businesses. Take a look!

The experts at Great American are dedicated in their efforts to broaden their industry knowledge and networking opportunities by attending industry conferences. Learn more about the recent events and conferences we attended. 

Celebrating with family and friends is the true beauty of the holiday season. For those who may not be as fortunate, it is important to give back. The holidays are the perfect opportunity to do so!

Great American Environmental proudly hosted a variety of appreciation events this past year 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 fall.

Working remote has allowed professionals to frequently travel and explore new places – many relocating to different areas permanently. Did you recently relocate? Let us know! We would love to connect at future networking events and conferences near you.

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. We are pleased to announce the extension of our Broker/Agent Custom Webinar Series in 2023! 

Insurance underwriters are faced with countless complex scenarios that challenge them to think outside the box and craft unique coverage on a daily basis. Surely, this is no small feat. So, what sort of preparations must they make to ensure they exceed expectations for their brokers? 

Great American’s Environmental Division is excited to recognize and congratulate the following team member promotions. Thank you for your hard work and continued contribution to our team’s success!

Barry served as Divisional Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer for Great American's Environmental Division. Everyone who worked with Barry knew his deep commitment to the Division and are fortunate to have worked as his colleague and experienced his leadership.

In an effort to ensure we are the insurance company of choice for environmental insurance brokers, it is important we establish a strong and dynamic team. Meet our newest members! 

After more than 12 years of service with the Environmental Division, Bill Hoffman, Divisional Vice President within the Claims Unit, officially retired this past winter.