KEVIN REGA | Age: 38 Production underwriting supervisor, environmental division

Great American Insurance Group Inc.

Exton, Pennsylvania

As a geologist, Kevin Rega worked in environmental consulting before joining the environmental division of Great American about six years ago. With his interest in risk and the statistics associated with environmental problem solving, the insurance industry seemed like a good fit. He began developing coverage proposals for complex environmental risks soon after joining the insurer, and in his current role, which he has held for about a year, his responsibilities include leading a team of underwriters in the environmental division.

What’s your advice on navigating the current insurance market?

There is a lot of attention directed toward emerging contaminants. PFAS have been around for a while, but there are plenty of other potential contaminants out there. We have to be ahead of the wider knowledge base, so that we can be more prepared to make underwriting decisions around what might become a problem.

How are technological advances affecting your job?

There isn’t a lot of impact other than making the use of our tools easier and our underwriting more efficient.

What do you wish more people knew about insurance?

Not all insurance is driven or circulated around personal lines. People are impacted by insurance in their daily lives; it allows development, reinvestment, use of cash and funds in other ways.

Favorite hobby or pastime?

I really love skiing. I’m looking forward to introducing my children to that hobby as they grow older.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was in kindergarten, I drew a big picture with crayons about how I wanted to be a builder.

Favorite song?

“Time,” by Pink Floyd.