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EPIC Welcomes Melissa Demmon

… EPIC Law Firm Group,” Rob said. “Her extensive experience and exceptional professionalism will bring immediate and substantial benefits to our clients. Melissa’s unwavering dedication to service, combined with her insightful, well-reasoned and impeccable analysis, align seamlessly with our established practices and values.” Melissa joins EPIC with a distinguished career spanning over 20 years in the insurance industry. Previously, she served as Vice President, Claims Counsel for Professional Liability at Sompo International, a globally recognized provider of specialty property and casualty insurance. At Sompo, Melissa excelled in managing professional liability claim teams, resolving complex legal malpractice claims, and determining …

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EPIC Expands Leadership in Northern California

… Benefits and Curt Perata and Brian Quinn have been named as Vice Chairmen in the region. Ferree will continue in his current role as Co-Lead of EPIC’s Pacific Central territory and will take on an expanded role as Regional President, EPIC’s Northern California region. Ferree started his career in retail commercial insurance production in 1997, joining EPIC following the acquisition of Integro USA in 2019. Sitzmann is the Managing Principal for EPIC’s Lafayette California office and will add the role of Chief Operating Officer for the new region. Sitzmann joined EPIC as a Managing Principal in …

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Five Defense Billing Practices You Should Know

… than one timekeeper on a file. Bonus – Punitive Billing Although impossible to identify by reviewing an invoice—and completely unethical—I’ve known attorneys who have added extra time to their billing entries to punish their clients. One senior attorney I worked with had no qualms about doubling the time they billed if the adjuster asked a “stupid” question or otherwise upset them. Be aware and curate your panels carefully! For a full assessment of your attorney panel, litigation strategy, guidelines and billing audits, contact the experts at EPIC. Jeremiah Paul began his career as a Workers’ Compensation defense attorney

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Optimizing the Vertical Integration of Workers’ Compensation Medical Treatment in Healthcare

… workers’ compensation program, contact the experts at EPIC. The Workers Compensation Research Institute does exceptional work in breaking down the true cost and impact of Workers’ Compensation claims nationwide. I highly encourage you to visit and support them at www.wcrinet.org. Jeremiah Paul began his career as a Workers’ Compensation defense attorney before transitioning to risk management for a large, self-insured healthcare organization. He is experienced in complex, high-value litigation and claim management issues that uniquely challenge the healthcare industry. As a Workers’ Compensation Consultant, he specializes in advising self-insured and high-deductible programs on …

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Do You Have a Litigation Avoidance Plan?

… receive a check for lost time? These are simple questions, but they mean everything to an employee and if you’re not providing the answers a petitioner’s attorney gladly will. For a full assessment of why your employees hire attorneys and for assistance in developing a litigation avoidance plan, contact the experts at EPIC. Jeremiah Paul began his career as a Workers’ Compensation defense attorney before transitioning to risk management for a large, self-insured healthcare organization. He is experienced in complex, high-value litigation and claim management issues that uniquely challenge the healthcare industry. As a Workers …

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EPIC Welcomes Rob Allen

… to our dynamic team,” says Brian Tanner, Managing Principal for EPIC Birmingham. “His experience, leadership, and passion will drive creative solutions for specialty construction firms nationwide.” Allen brings a wealth of expertise to EPIC. Before joining, he held senior leadership positions at Franklin Street, overseeing their Insurance Brokerage operations. His career journey also includes significant roles at USI and Willis Towers Watson, where he contributed to various projects across the Southeast. Notably, Rob began his insurance brokerage career with the construction insurance team at Sedgwick James (now Marsh). As a seasoned Complex Construction Risk subject matter expert and Insurance Brokerage …

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EPIC Welcomes Tom Allen

… them in navigating potential risks and developing effective risk management strategies. “We are excited to have Tom on our team, “says Brian Tanner, Managing Principal for EPIC Birmingham. “His underwriting experience and brokerage marketing experience will drive significant value to the market segments we serve.” Tom embarked on his insurance career with Zurich, where he gained valuable experience as an underwriter. His training extended to the Tyco facility, where he focused on Fire Suppression Systems, and the prestigious Zurich Academy in Switzerland, where he honed his portfolio management skills. Beyond Zurich, Tom also contributed his expertise to other national brokerages …

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EPIC Welcomes Rhonda France

Rhonda France Joins EPIC as Principal, National Risk Management and Impact Risk Partners EPIC is excited to announce that Rhonda France has joined the National Risk Management and Impact Risk Partners Practice. In her new role, Rhonda will be responsible for complex risk business development and leveraging her data analytics, managed care, and complex care management experience to help clients mitigate their total cost of risk. With over 30 years of experience in complex risk management, data analysis, and managed care, Rhonda brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our organization. Throughout her distinguished career, Rhonda has consistently demonstrated …

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