Dan Orseck, SVP of Environmental at Aspen Insurance, sheds light on the widespread presence of PFAS chemicals, associated health risks, and how insurance underwriters are addressing regulatory changes with Insurance Journal’s VP of Content, Andrea Wells. Main Points: PFAS chemicals, used since the 1940s, are found in everyday products like clothing, cookware, and packaging, with 97% of Americans having them in their blood. Emerging science links PFAS to serious health issues, including thyroid problems and cancer, raising public health concerns. Regulatory agencies, such as the EPA, are tightening rules around PFAS, pushing underwriters to adapt to evolving legal landscapes. #PFAS #WSIA2024 The post Daniel Orseck Discusses PFAS Risk and Underwriters’ Response at WSIA Conference appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.