As we close the chapter on another year, it's a great time to think back and reflect on the various achievements and accomplishments Great American’s Environmental Division successfully navigated as a team. Looking ahead to 2026, we are planning to continue our positive momentum by searching for new opportunities and delivering exceptional value to our stakeholders. Together, we will face the future with confidence and a shared vision for success.

Great American Environmental is excited to announce the launch of GLIDER: Our new Commercial General Liability and Environmental Protection Policy. GLIDER brings together ISO-based general liability and robust environmental protection, including site-specific pollution, contractor’s pollution, products pollution and recall expense, and transported cargo pollution coverage—all in one flexible, comprehensive policy.

We’re excited to share an array of refreshed and newly released marketing materials designed to better support our brokers and agents. These updates reflect our commitment to clarity, expertise, and keeping pace with evolving needs in the field. Here’s a quick overview of what’s new.

Obtaining a quote for contractors pollution and professional liability coverage is now easier than ever with our newly updated Contractors ProProtect online quoting tool! We’ve recently enhanced the quoter tool based on valuable user feedback, making the process even more streamlined and intuitive.

Discover What We Cover: A Great American Environmental Podcast focuses on numerous topics related to the environmental insurance industry. Check out our latest episodes to stay up to date on the latest industry trends!

Great American Environmental recently released its fourteenth podcast episode titled “Gauging General Liability with GLIDER.” Tune into the podcast today to see how GLIDER combines ISO-based commercial general liability coverage with site-specific pollution liability protection to offer a comprehensive and flexible policy for a wide range of industries.

This year’s National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI) Conference once again delivered a world-class experience for professionals navigating the evolving landscape of environmental and toxic tort risks. Held annually, FETTI brings together legal, insurance, and environmental experts to share the latest strategies, case studies, and regulatory updates shaping the industry. 

Manufacturing and warehouse/distribution facilities face a wide range of risks that can disrupt operations, damage processes, and compromise products. Yet, traditional general liability policies often exclude environmental exposures from coverage. The GLIDER Riskopolis highlights real-world scenarios where GLIDER can deliver comprehensive protection, bridging the gap between general liability and pollution liability.

When disaster strikes—a warehouse fire, toxic smoke, and environmental fallout—GLIDER from Great American Environmental steps in with powerful protection that goes beyond standard coverage. Discover how this unique policy blends general liability and pollution coverage to safeguard your clients when the unexpected becomes reality.

Be ready when life happens. These warehouse/distribution facilities situations illustrate the variety of environmental exposures that could affect your customers!

Be ready when life happens. These manufacturing facility situations illustrate the variety of environmental exposures that could affect your customers!

Our experts can provide the best by par coverage to help protect against costly financial burdens that can damage a course's reputation and negatively affect your client's bottom line, allowing your insureds to focus on what truly matters: upholding their superior hospitality. 

We're thrilled to announce a major extension of our Broker Toolkit, featuring a full suite of new materials supporting our new Commercial General Liability and Environmental Protection Policy, GLIDER. These resources are designed to help you simplify coverage explanations and support clients with confidence.

Brokers know the scenario well. A prospect has just secured a grant or been awarded a contract, and now the clock is ticking. They need a performance or payment bond, and fast. You spring into action, scanning your carrier list for a specialized program backed by a seasoned underwriter

Every year, the Environmental Division dedicates time and energy to supporting the communities where we live and work. With teams spread across several cities, our collective efforts allow us to make a meaningful impact nationwide—especially during a season when compassion and connection matter most. 

This October, Great American Environmental hosted its Inaugural Day of Learning in New York City, bringing together early-career brokers and underwriters for a full day of education, networking, and hands-on engagement. 

Recently, members of our division hosted some of our east coast brokers and industry contacts for our annual fishing charter in Port Jefferson, NY! 

In an effort to ensure we are the insurance company of choice for environmental insurance brokers, it is important we establish a strong and dynamic team. Meet our newest members! 

We're proud to share that several members of the Great American Environmental Division have recently been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the insurance industry.