EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), a national insurance brokerage and consulting firm, has announced the appointment of James R. Pierce as Chairman within its Natural Resources practice.
In this role, Pierce will further strengthen the practice’s capabilities, support the recruitment of senior talent, and help deliver tailored risk and insurance solutions to clients across the energy sector. He will also guide the long-term strategy and culture of the practice, while reinforcing its specialist expertise.
He brings more than 25 years of industry experience across the energy and risk advisory markets, having built and led highly respected businesses throughout his career.
Pierce joined EPIC in June 2025 as a Senior Advisor, where he has played a key role in expanding the firm’s presence and credibility within natural resources, developing strategic relationships with leading organisations, and positioning the firm for continued growth.
Prior to EPIC, he served as Chairman, Global Energy and Power at Marsh Specialty.
Previously, Pierce served as Chairman, JLT Specialty USA, and was also Deputy Co-Chair, Head-Enery, Power, and Mining, JLT Specialty.
“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built within the natural resources practice over the past year and looking forward to where we’re headed,” said Pierce. “We are building a team of highly experienced professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. What will continue to set the natural resources practice apart is our combination of industry expertise, entrepreneurial mindset and unparalleled focus on providing best-in-class day-to-day service.”
Scott Davis, president of national specialties, commented, “As we continue expanding our natural resources practice, it became clear we needed a leader with deep credibility and a proven track record of building successful businesses.
“Jim has already made a tremendous impact since joining EPIC, and elevating him to chairman reflects both our belief in his abilities and our long-term commitment to the space. Amid ongoing disruption and uncertainty across the energy landscape, insurance professionals need a firm that can help clients navigate complexity while empowering producers to grow without constraint. Under Jim’s leadership, EPIC is uniquely positioned to meet that need.”
EPIC’s Natural Resources practice will remain focused on the upstream and midstream sectors while expanding its renewable energy capabilities nationwide. As the practice grows, the firm also plans to broaden its offering into downstream and power-related business lines.
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