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Vertex to Sponsor and Speak at the 2025 EECMA Conference

April 4, 2025

Vertex is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the 39th Annual Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager Association (EECMA) Conference, taking place April 9-11, 2025, at Loew’s Portofino Bay at Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida. This event brings together law firms, insurance carriers, and brokers to discuss emerging environmental and insurance claim issues.

As part of our sponsorship, Vertex will participate in a featured panel discussion on the growing role of artificial intelligence in environmental insurance.

Vertex Featured Session

Thursday, April 10
10:40 – 11:20 AM
Topic: AI Capabilities and Impacts on Environmental Insurance

Speakers:

  • Victoria Spina, Vertex
  • Ted Mavraganis, Senior Vice President, Head of Environmental, Ascot
  • Kate Leisch, VP Environmental Claims, Ascot
  • Robin Kelliher, USI Insurance Services

This session will explore how AI is shaping environmental insurance, from risk assessment and claims management to regulatory compliance and decision-making. Experts will discuss the benefits and challenges of AI-driven solutions and their implications for the industry.

Meet the Vertex Team

Stop by our booth to connect with our Environmental Insurance professionals attending the conference:

Why Attend?

EECMA’s annual conference provides valuable insights, networking opportunities, and continuing education (CE) and legal (CLE) credits. Attendees can earn CE credits in Florida and Texas and CLE credits in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Join us as we contribute to the conversation on AI’s role in environmental insurance and connect with industry leaders.

Learn more and register: EECMA Conference Registration

For more information on Vertex’s environmental and insurance solutions, visit https://vertex.ghadv.site/services/forensics/environmental-claims-consulting/

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Catherine Pierce

MBA
Senior Managing Director, Growth Strategy, Technical Claims & Disputes

Ms. Pierce has 23+ years of experience in environmental consulting and insurance. She manages account programs and identifies growth opportunities as Vertex's Senior Managing Director, Growth Strategy for Technical Claims & Disputes.

About Catherine Pierce

The Author

Michael Bator

PG
Senior Managing Director, Technical Claims & Disputes

Michael Bator is a Senior Managing Director of Environmental Insurance at Vertex with over 22 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry. In this position, Mr. Bator is responsible for claim investigations, invoice and proposal reviews, and environmental site assessments.

About Michael Bator

The Author

Christopher De Carlo

CHMM, LSRP
Technical Director, Environmental Insurance

Christopher De Carlo has over 20 years of experience performing environmental services for a broad range of clients including government agencies, utilities, private corporations, municipalities, real estate developers, financial institutions, and insurance companies.

About Christopher De Carlo

Brooke Tomchinsky

The Author

Brooke Tomchinsky

CIE
Senior Project Manager, Environmental Insurance

Brooke Tomchinsky, CIE, is a Senior Project Manager at Vertex, specializing in environmental insurance claims, risk assessment, and remediation.

About Brooke Tomchinsky

The Author

Victoria Spina

Director, Environmental Insurance

Victoria Spina, has over nine years of experience working on environmental projects, particularly investigation and remediation of environmental contamination. She has participated in multiple phases of site remediation including site investigation, remedial investigation, and remedial action.

About Victoria Spina