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EPIC Welcomes Ashley Salmones, a SkillBridge Graduate

EPIC Welcomes Another SkillBridge Graduate: Ashley Salmones Joins the Northeast Region As EPIC continues to grow its partnership with the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program, we’re proud to celebrate another incredible transition story. Please join us in welcoming Ashley Salmones, who has officially joined the Northeast Region as a Claims Associate on Sergio Vera’s Commercial Lines team. Ashley brings over 20 years of experience in the United States Air Force, where she served as a Paralegal at supervisory and managerial levels. Her military career spanned a wide range of legal disciplines including federal tort claims, criminal litigation, contract …

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Bill Ferree

Leadership biography William (Bill) Ferree took on an expanded role in October of 2024 and is now President, Northern California region, which is EPIC’s newest region. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Bill has overall management responsibility for the Northern California Region, which is comprised of Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits and Surety practices. Areas of specialization in the region include Construction, Trucking and Transportation, Healthcare, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Agriculture. Prior to his current role, Bill served as EPIC’s California Sales Leader & Co-Lead for the Pacific Central Region. He began his career in retail commercial insurance …

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Karen Beldy Torborg

Leadership biography Karen Beldy Torborg joined EPIC in June of 2025 as President of the Northeast Region. In this leadership role, her areas of focus include organic growth, market expansion, specialization orientation, leadership development, and maintaining EPIC’s commitment to client service excellence. Karen brings more than 30 years of experience in client advisory, practice leadership, and strategic growth within the insurance brokerage and consulting industry. She started her career as a commercial underwriter, before becoming a broker/consultant. Prior to joining EPIC, she held multiple senior leadership roles at Marsh, including serving as Global Head of its Private Equity …

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EPIC Welcomes James R. Pierce

Industry Veteran James R. Pierce Joins EPIC as Senior Advisor to Shape the Future of Natural Resources Practice We are pleased to announce that James R. Pierce has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor to support the strategic growth and development of the Natural Resources practice. Pierce brings a distinguished track record of leadership, innovation, and global expertise in the energy and risk advisory sectors. Over the course of his career, he has built and led some of the most respected businesses in the industry, earning a reputation as a visionary and trusted leader. In his role, Pierce will …

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The Importance of Disability Insurance for Athletes and Entertainers

… Compare Options: Look at different insurance providers and compare their offerings to find the best fit for your needs. Consult Experts: Work with an insurance broker who specializes in Entertainment & Sports to get tailored advice and recommendations. Review Regularly: Periodically review your coverage to ensure it remains adequate as your career progresses and your income or occupation changes. Common Misconceptions About Disability Insurance “I don’t need it because I’m healthy.” Even healthy individuals can experience unexpected injuries or illnesses that prevent them from working. “It’s too expensive.” Disability insurance benefits can be tailored to manage the premiums …

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EPIC Grows Law Firm Group with Two Executive Hires

Two Executive Hires Add Decades of Specialized Experience in the Legal Risk Sector EPIC continues its Law Firm Group expansion with the addition of Dan Knise and Eileen Garczynski, Esq. to the firm. Based in Washington D.C., Dan and Eileen will work with EPIC’s law firm clients to both assess and address their risk management and insurance needs. Dan joins EPIC as Principal following a 20-year term at Ames & Gough where he served in leadership roles including Executive Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President. Throughout his career, he led region-wide efforts to win the right to …

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EPIC Appoints Robert Peretti as Executive Director, National Markets and Placement

… both clients and carriers, ensuring quality outcomes through a collaborative process. Peretti will oversee the continued development of a sustainable and efficient platform to deliver top-tier risk solutions to clients. He brings nearly four decades of experience in the commercial property & casualty industry and has devoted much of his career to the brokers and carriers space. Most recently he led broker distribution strategies at AXA XL as Chief Distribution Officer. Peretti joined EPIC on December 2, 2024. “EPIC’s depth of specialization and expertise is unmatched,” said Peretti. “Throughout my career, I have had one priority, to obtain the …

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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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