EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has appointed Peter Schmitz as Senior Executive, Aviation Practice.
Schmitz joins EPIC at a time when inflationary pressures and shifts in private and commercial flight create new priorities for the aviation industry, the firm said.
His leadership will support the EPIC’s comprehensive, tailored risk management programs for aviators in a broad variety of sectors, including corporate and charter aircraft, FBOs, and regional airlines.
“We couldn’t be more proud to have aligned with Pete to help support the aviation needs of our clients and the overall risk management practice of EPIC as we continue to further build and expand our offerings now and in the future,” said Marc Kunney, President of Risk Management at EPIC.
With over three decades of industry experience, Schmitz’s track record of market strategy, P&L management, and direction of cross-functional teams will complement the integrated, comprehensive services of EPIC’s aviation practice, the firm added.
Previously, he led aviation insurance efforts at Lockton Companies, Aon PLC, and Marsh Inc., among others over the course of his career.
He will report to Christine Sadofsky, Executive Managing Director of EPIC’s Entertainment & Sports Practice.
“I am thrilled to have Pete join EPIC as a Senior Executive in our aviation practice,” said Sadofsky. “I look forward to partnering with him. Leveraging his knowledge, capital and experience will help take us to the next level and support our clients and the firm as a whole.”
Scott Davis, EPIC’s President of National Specialties, added: “Expanding our national specialties practice capabilities continues to be a focus for us as we look to provide our clients with all they need to support their business and personal insurance needs.”
