Posted on 04.23.26

Beyond PFAS: The next wave of environmental liabilities insurers are watching

Source: https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/, April 23, 2026
By: Gia Snape

The insurance industry has spent much of the past decade grappling with potentially asbestos-scale liabilities tied to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Yet even as litigation around these “forever chemicals” accelerates, underwriters warn that a broader (and less understood) set of environmental risks is quietly cropping up among businesses.

At the same time, a more immediate concern persists: most companies remain dangerously underinsured. Fewer than 20% of businesses purchase specialized environmental policies to protect against environmental exposures, according to Aon. Read more.

Previous

Find a Broker or Underwriter

Search by product, location or name
Report a Claim

RT Specialty employs a team of talented and motivated claims professionals to assist clients on all claims issues. All claims should be submitted to the RT office where the policy originated.

Get Started
https://premium.insurancebusinessmag.com/us-iba-5-star-wholesale-brokers-and-mgas-2025-rt-specialty/p/1https://partners.wsj.com/most-loved-workplace/most-loved-workplaces-2025/americas-top-100-most-loved-workplaces/https://premium.insurancebusinessmag.com/us-iba-top-insurance-employers-2025-ryan-specialty/p/1

Please Update Your Browser

Unfortunately Microsoft is no longer providing support or security fixes for your web browser. RT Specialty values the safety and security of its clients’ data, and as such this site requires the use of a modern web browser. To update your web browser, please see the links below. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please email info@rtspecialty.com or call (312) 784-6001.

Firefox Firefox Chrome Chrome IE Internet Explorer Edge Microsoft Edge