VERTEX will once again participate as a Gold Sponsor at the 31st Annual National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI), taking place September 24–26, 2025, in Chicago, IL. This industry event brings together legal, insurance, and claims professionals to examine emerging trends and address complex environmental and toxic tort issues.
Meet VERTEX’s Claims, Disputes, Forensics Team
Representing VERTEX at this year’s conference are:
- Michael Bator, PG, Senior Managing Director
- Christopher De Carlo, CSHMM, LSRP, Technical Director
- Catherine Pierce, MBA, Senior Managing Director – Growth Strategy
VERTEX’s team partners with insurers, claims professionals, and counsel nationwide to deliver technical insight and impartial analysis on environmental claims—evaluating coverage, assessing environmental conditions, and supporting resolution of complex claims.
Connect with VERTEX at FETTI
As a long-time Gold Sponsor, VERTEX remains committed to advancing FETTI’s mission of fostering critical discussions and collaboration within the industry.
Stop by the VERTEX booth to meet our team and discuss today’s most pressing environmental and toxic tort challenges, exchange insights, and explore how our expertise can support your claim and litigation needs.
To learn more about VERTEX’s Environmental Claims Consulting services or to speak with an Environmental Expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.
For more information about the conference, please visit: https://fetti.org/
The Author
Michael Bator
PG
Senior Managing Director, Claims, Disputes and Forensics
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
Catherine Pierce
MBA
Senior Managing Director, Growth Strategy, Claims, Disputes & Forensics
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.