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Jim Palaia is the North American Nuclear Energy Leader, based in Hartford, CT, USA. As the North American Leader, he is responsible for providing nuclear industry leadership and support, serving in an advocacy role with nuclear insurers and regulators, and assisting with program strategy for nuclear clients worldwide. As part of these efforts, Jim is staying apprised of industry risk issues and emerging trends, as well as providing insights to Nuclear Energy Insurance Limited (NEIL) given his longstanding relationship with the mutual. He brings over 15 years of US nuclear industry experience to his role in consultancy, underwriting, and operations. Jim joined Marsh in January of 2025.

Prior to joining Marsh, Jim Palaia was the Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer at American Nuclear Insurers (ANI). Under his leadership, Jim was responsible for overseeing the domestic US and foreign books of business which included the placement of nuclear liability insurance for the US commercial nuclear power industry and distributing reinsurance capacity for nuclear liability and property damage foreign nuclear utilities via the nuclear pooling system.

Since joining marsh, Jim’s principal clients and focus has been on large, multinational power and utility nuclear (fission) risks across the globe.