Meeting/Event Information

Mold & Water Intrusion Claims: Why Small Water Losses Become Large Claims

Make plans to attend CPCU Atlanta’s May Lunch & Learn at Maggiano’s Perimeter! Enjoy a great meal, connect with fellow insurance professionals, and earn continuing education credits in a relaxed, friendly setting. It’s a simple way to invest in your career while staying engaged with the local CPCU community.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Our speakers this month, Jim Durant and Russell Greatorex will teach us how to keep mold and water intrusion claims from turning into expensive, complicated problems. They will share real-world examples drawn from invoice review experience and provide practical, claim-focused takeaways, including:

James Durant

With over 20 years of experience in environmental health science, industrial hygiene, and risk assessment, James Durant specializes in environmental sampling, air dispersion modeling, toxicology, and data visualization. He has led statistical analyses and exposure investigations for the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), improving public health assessments and regulatory compliance. Skilled in R programming, he has developed advanced models for groundwater vapor intrusion, probabilistic risk assessment, and air quality analysis. His expertise spans emergency response, occupational health, and multimedia environmental sampling, with a proven track record of conducting large-scale exposure investigations and deploying innovative analytical methodologies to enhance public health decision-making.

Russ Greatorex

With over 30 years of experience in environmental risk management, insurance claims analysis, and EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) compliance, Russell Greatorex, CHMM, has extensive expertise supporting 
insurers, corporations, and regulatory bodies in mitigating environmental liabilities and strengthening safety programs. He has managed complex environmental claims from minor spills to catastrophic losses, overseen 
multimillion-dollar remediation projects, negotiated cost-saving contractor agreements, and conducted compliance audits across telecommunications, energy, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors. His career includes senior roles at GEI Consultants, James River Insurance, AT&T Corporate EHS, and AIG Specialty Claims, where he delivered measurable savings through claim reviews, loss control initiatives, and environmental risk assessments. A Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Russell has developed and implemented corrective action plans, hazardous waste contingency programs, and fall protection assessments, while successfully preparing organizations for regulatory inspections with no violations or penalties issued. Adept at bridging technical expertise with client-focused service, he is recognized as a trusted advisor for underwriters, brokers, and corporate stakeholders seeking to strengthen environmental and safety performance in highly regulated industries. He resides in Atlanta, GA.