Australia & New Zealand Environmental Claims Discussion Group

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The Australia and New Zealand Environmental Claims Discussion Group is a free platform for education, discussion, and networking in the environmental liability insurance industry.

Open to insurers, brokers, lawyers, consultants, and executives, the group hosts four seminars annually, followed by networking drinks in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.

The group is sponsored by Wotton Kearney and Charles Taylor Adjusting.

Environmental Liability Cover for Fixed Site Risks

Session 2 FY25 | 13 November 2024 | Brisbane

Presenters

Keith Gardner, Assistant Vice President, Allied World

Dean Young, Placement Manager (Environment), Aon

Description

This webinar covers the risks with asbestos dumping, fire water run-off, underground storage tanks and PFAS with real life claims examples.

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Environmental Regulatory Action including fines and penalties and enforceable undertakings

Session 1 FY25 | 28 August 2024 | Sydney

Presenters

Ryan Coffey, Barrister, Martin Place Chambers

Description

This webinar covers Environmental Regulatory Action and discusses fines, penalties, and enforceable undertakings that are shaping the future of environmental compliance.

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Dual insurance in environmental claims

Session 4 FY24 | 15 May 2024 | Sydney

Presenters

Richard Jessup, Complex Claims Manager, Liberty Underwriters

Amber Lepparde, National Practice Manager, Marsh

Lara Courtice, Head of Energy and Power, Marsh

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Catastrophes

Session 3 FY24 | 21 February 2024 | Brisbane

Presenters

Bill Hardie, Crisis Management Underwriter, Liberty Underwriters

Brian Maruncic, Head of Climate Business, AXA XL

Ken Lunty, Technical Director, Arcadis

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Exposure for Directors and Officers from Environmental Liability

Session 2 FY24 | 4 October 2023 | Melbourne

Presenters

Ewen McKay, Head of International Financial Lines, AXA XL

Paul Smyth, Placement Director, AON

Nicholas Williams, Chief Financial Officer, Tellus Holdings

Amanda Beattie, Head of Class Actions, Wotton Kearney

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Contaminants of Concern: Mould and Pesticides

Session 1 FY24 | 2 August 2023 | Sydney

Presenters

Andrew Bellamy, Principle Consultant, CETEC

Adam Garnys, Principle Consultant, CETEC

Victoria Sedwick, Principle, Ramboll

Neil Woodbridge, Principle, Ramboll

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Environmental issues arising in construction projects

Session 4 FY23 | 9 February 2023 | Melbourne

Presenters

Martin Stebbings, Executive Liability Adjuster, Charles Taylor

Tracy Carey, Project Manager, Major Road Projects Victoria

Elizabeth Cohen, Regional Environmental Manager, Amazon

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Common contaminants of concern: PFAS and asbestos

Session 3 FY23 | 17 November 2022 | Sydney

Presenters

Mark Stuckey, Senior Principal Soil Scientist, EESI Group

Oliver Gaynor, Partner, William Roberts Lawyers

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Claims trends and practical tips

Session 2 FY23 | 8 September 2022 | Brisbane

Presenters

Boon-Li Ong, Complex Claims Assessor, NZI

Lara Courtice, Head of Energy and Power, Marsh

Raisa Conchin, Partner, Wotton Kearney

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Overview of environmental insurance

Session 1 FY23 | 31 August 2022 | Sydney

Presenters

Alan Thorn, Head of Casualty Specialties, Liberty Underwriters

Emma Davies, Underwriting Manager, AXA XL

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