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Vertex Experts to Address Climate Related Claims at Western Loss Association Fall Conference 2023

September 13, 2023

Vertex Experts will take the stage at this year’s Western Loss Association Fall Conference.

On October 18, 2023, industry leaders Catherine Pierce and Michael Bator will be taking the podium at the Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva, WI.

They will be shedding light on the pressing topic of “Climate Related Claims: Wildfires, Wind and Water Damage, and Temperature Extremes.” Their expertise promises to unravel the complexities of environmental claims resulting from these climate-driven incidents.

Catherine Pierce and Michael Bator have extensive knowledge and experience in the environmental claims field, their insights are set to be invaluable to professionals in the property and casualty insurance sector.

Join us at the Western Loss Association Fall Conference to engage with the industry’s finest minds and explore the latest advancements in claims assessment and management. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with #AECexperts and learn from the best.

To learn more about this event continue to westernloss.org

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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.

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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.

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