Online Event -PFAS – The Emerging Threat: What Insurance Professionals Need to Know

The Insurance Institute of Cardiff invite you to a webinar on; PFAS – The Emerging Threat: What Insurance Professionals Need to Know

Event Details:

Wednesday 10^th December 2025 12:00 – 13:00pm

The webinar will be run via Microsoft Teams.

About the session:

This informative session will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), focusing on the risks, regulatory landscape, and implications for liability and property.

Key Topics Covered:

• Introduction to PFAS: What PFAS are and why they matter.
• Exposure Risks: Identifying potential sources and understanding the impact from both liability and property perspectives.
• Why Awareness Matters: The environmental and health dangers associated with PFAS.
• Claims Examples: Real-world scenarios illustrating PFAS-related claims and their outcomes.
• Regulatory & Litigation Landscape: Overview of current regulations, legal considerations, and emerging trends in PFAS litigation.
• Risk Mitigation Strategies: Practical steps to reduce exposure and manage associated risks.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the session, participants will:

• Understand the nature and significance of PFAS.
• Be able to identify exposure risks in their operations.
• Gain insight into relevant regulations and legal precedents.
• Be better equipped to manage PFAS-related risks and claims.

About the speakers:

Sue Capper, Principal Risk Consultant – Liability

Sue is a highly qualified and experienced health and safety professional. During Sue’s career, she has worked in a range of HSE and Facilities roles over 28 years prior to joining Zurich.

Sue’s career spans various industries, including manufacturing, laboratories, logistics, storage and distribution. Amongst other skills, Sue has a wealth of experience in accident investigation, claims management and training, contractor control, permits, slips and trips, workplace transport, machinery, audit and inspection.

In addition, part of Sue’s career was as Group Behavioural Safety Manager for a large manufacturing organisation, introducing and embedding a culture change programme across multiple sites, resulting in some fantastic safety performance improvements.

Sue’s has specialist knowledge in PFAS, Business Continuity Management, implementing policies and procedures and then running scenarios to test these. Training and mentoring is also a particular passion for Sue, and she is a qualified NLP Practitioner.

Qualifications include BSc (Honours) Degree, NEBOSH Diploma in H & S, NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management.

Jamie Tooke – Fixed Fire Protection Engineer

Jamie brings over 22 years of combined experience in the fire protection and insurance industries, making him a highly respected authority in the field of fixed fire protection systems. His current role at Zurich Resilience Solutions involves the analysis, assessment, and on-site evaluation of fire protection systems, where he provides expert technical advice and risk management solutions to clients and underwriters.

Jamie’s approach is rooted in pragmatism and collaboration. He leverages his deep understanding of fire protection standards and fire test data to deliver practical, tailored guidance. His ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable insights has made him a trusted advisor across a wide range of industries.

Throughout his career, Jamie has held various roles—from Trainee Design Engineer to Projects/Contracts Manager—before joining Zurich in 2018. He is a fully qualified sprinkler engineer with extensive LPCB certifications and is actively involved in industry working groups, representing Zurich within the RISC Authority. His expertise spans sprinkler protection, system design, hydraulic calculations, and commissioning, all backed by excellent communication skills.

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