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:
- Catherine Pierce, MBA – Senior Managing Director, Growth Strategy, Environmental Insurance
- Michael Bator, PG – Managing Director, Environmental Insurance
- Christopher De Carlo, CHMM, LSRP – Technical Director, Environmental Insurance
- Brooke Tomchinsky, CIE – Senior Project Manager, Environmental Insurance
- Victoria Spina – Director, Environmental Insurance
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://vertexeng.com/services/forensics/environmental-claims-consulting/
The Author
Catherine Pierce
MBA
Senior Managing Director, Growth Strategy, Environmental Insurance
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 Claims, Disputes & Forensics.
The Author
Michael Bator
PG
Senior Managing Director - Environmental Insurance
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.
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.
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.
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.