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Forever chemicals: Is PFAS litigation coming to Canada?
September 19, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatinoPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are the subject of a rising number of lawsuits in the U.S., and the industry can expect litigation to seep into Canada, says a risk professional. Also known as ‘forever chemicals,’ PFAS are a…
How insurers can trim their environmental remediation costs
September 6, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoInsurers can trim their environmental remediation costs by shopping around for more than one site estimate, recommends Lori Festarini, environmental director at Charles Taylor. That may involve getting technical support or peer-reviewed cost estimates, she elaborates. “One way of managing…
Is this the next big emerging property claims threat?
February 7, 2020 by Adam MalikPolyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) materials are everywhere – and they could be the next big threat to property claims exposure, warned one expert. Lori Festarini, vice president of environmental services at Stantec, spoke about the risks around PFAS at the recent Ontario…