Beyond the Risk

Navigating Excess Casualty and Environmental Risk

Episode Summary

Explore rising claims, shrinking capacity, and environmental exposures in specialty insurance and what brokers must know to stay competitive.

Episode Notes

The specialty insurance landscape is evolving fast; are you keeping up?

In this episode of Beyond the Risk, join April Brackett as she welcomes Steve Parker and Dennis Willette to unpack the latest trends and challenges in excess casualty and environmental liability coverage. Discover what’s driving tighter capacity, how new risks like PFAS and climate exposures impact underwriting, and why collaboration between product lines is crucial.

Learn how brokers can stay ahead by communicating early, understanding emerging exposures, and aligning with carriers committed to long-term solutions. Whether underwriting massive data centers or navigating stricter environmental regulations, this episode delivers perspectives and advice to help you serve clients better in today’s complex market.

Want practical tips for renewals and real talk about capacity crunches? Tune in to this must-listen conversation for brokers, risk managers, and anyone invested in modern specialty insurance.

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