EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has expanded the reach and expertise of its aviation services by welcoming Peter Schmitz as senior executive, aviation practice.

Schmitz brings more than 30 years of experience to his role at EPIC. Previously, he led aviation insurance efforts at Lockton Companies, Aon and Marsh among others over the course of his career. As senior executive, he will report to executive managing director of entertainment and sports practice Christine Sadofsky.

“I am thrilled to have Pete join EPIC as a senior executive in our aviation practice,” says 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.”

Schmitz joins EPIC at a time when inflationary pressures and shifts in private and commercial flight are creating new priorities for the aviation industry. His leadership will support EPIC's comprehensive, tailored risk management programmes for aviators in a broad variety of sectors, including corporate and charter aircraft, FBOs and regional airlines. 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.

“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,” says president of risk management Marc Kunney.

President of national specialties Scott Davis adds: “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.”