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Vertex to Sponsor and Speak at the 2026 FETTI Annual Conference 

September 18, 2026

The National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI) will host its 2026 Annual Conference from September 24 to 26 in Chicago, Illinois. The event brings together pollution, environmental regulations, and toxic tort professionals to discuss and learn more about industry trends and news. 

Vertex is a sponsor of the event and will be speaking at two presentations. On Thursday, September 24 at 11:30 am CT, Vertex’s Environmental Insurance Technical Director Christopher DeCarlo will speak in the presentation titled “Releases to Publicly Owned Treatment Works, PFAS, Petroleum, and Industrial Waste.” Also on September 24, at 1:45 pm CT, Vertex’s Technical Claims & Disputes EMEA Senior Managing Director Christopher Abel will speak in the presentation titled “Environmental Considerations for Navigating the ABC’s of Modern Technology.” Other Vertex attendees include Catherine Pierce, Senior Managing Director, Growth Strategy, Technical Claims & Disputes. 

By participating in events like the FETTI Annual Conference, Vertex demonstrates its expertise in the industry and our commitment to continued growth and knowledge sharing.  

For additional information about the event, please visit:  https://fetti.org/ 

To learn more about Vertex’s Technical Claims & Disputes (TCD) services, or to speak with an expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.  

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Christopher Abel

CHMM
Senior Managing Director, EMEA - Technical & Commercial Disputes

Chris Abel has more than thirty-five years of experience in environmental engineering, chemistry, and project management, with a focus on complex site investigation, remediation, and litigation support. He has extensive experience delineating the nature and extent of contamination from a wide range of contaminants. He has developed risk-based cleanup criteria and designed and implemented corrective actions across a wide range of site types.

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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.

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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