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The Well Newsletter | December 2025

… and beyond. A genuine commitment to human rights extends beyond written policies – it’s about fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Actionable steps include implementing inclusive hiring practices, prioritizing employee wellbeing, engaging with local communities, ensuring ethical supply chains, and providing ongoing education and training. Help your company’s leadership and its employees support human rights in the workplace (and beyond). This month’s The Well newsletter provides messaging and tips for you to share with your workforce. To obtain your copy, please use the form below to download. Employee-Facing Email Download the Word file, then copy and …

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EPIC Welcomes Theana L. Iordanou

Theana L. Iordanou Joins EPIC as Principal, Northeast Region EPIC is excited to announce that Theana Iordanou has joined the firm as Principal in the Northeast Region. Theana is a highly accomplished insurance professional with extensive experience spanning underwriting, brokerage, and executive leadership. As an entrepreneur and solution-builder for both personal and commercial clients, Theana established her own agency, T-Risk Solutions, LLC, based on Long Island. She capitalized on her extensive background in Management Liability and underwriting to build an advisory and brokerage business to help her clients thrive. Theana will leverage her more than 30 years of …

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The Billion-Dollar Build: Insuring the Megaproject Era

… Insurers and brokers are adapting through: Captive strategies that allow for control and customization Parametric solutions tied to weather delays or regulatory actions Digital twin modeling that simulates cascading failure scenarios Embedded risk advisors who collaborate with general contractors and legal teams at RFP stage A New Era Demands a New Broker and Megarisk Strategist America is rebuilding, and the insurance industry must rebuild with it. As megaprojects evolve, so too must the strategies that protect them. At EPIC, we believe the future of risk leadership is proactive, data-driven, cross-disciplinary, and embedded from the first project sketch. Risk

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Immigration Law, ICE Raids, and Foreign Travel

… three business days to respond to a Notice of Inspection, and failing to notify the correct individuals can result in noncompliance. Ahead of this risk, establish: A trained internal point of contact (typically HR or Legal). A written immigration response protocol that outlines what to do when ICE appears at your site. A script for addressing ICE inquiries for reception and other frontline staff. A documented escalation path to legal counsel and executive leadership. Post clear signage to mark private spaces for employees. ICE access is limited. Agents can only enter non-public spaces – such as employee-only offices …

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EPIC Expands Transportation Practice with Appointment of Kristy Neal as Senior Vice President

… clients strengthen their operations and improve efficiency. Based in Vacaville, California, Neal brings over 17 years of insurance and logistics expertise to EPIC’s transportation practice. Reporting to Scott Davis, president of national specialties, she will oversee transportation initiatives spanning embedded solutions, technology partnerships, program development and client engagement. With leadership experience across insurance, transportation, logistics and supply chain – including senior roles as Head of Growth at Loadsure and Head of Enterprise Business at Cover Whale – Neal is well positioned to drive innovation and expand the value EPIC delivers to its clients. “As someone who has built a career at …

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EPIC Welcomes Eric Sharlow

Eric Sharlow Joins EPIC as Principal, Bringing More Employee Benefits Expertise to the Northeast Region EPIC is excited to announce that Eric Sharlow has joined the firm as Principal, adding to our Employee Benefits team in the Northeast region. Eric is a seasoned benefits consultant with nearly two decades of experience transforming employee benefits and healthcare strategies for organizations across industries. He began his career in 2008 and joined Foy Benefits in 2010, later becoming owner in 2017. Under his leadership, Foy Benefits experienced tremendous growth, particularly in public schools and hospital systems, where Eric’s innovative approach saved clients …

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EPIC Welcomes Ashley Salmones, a SkillBridge Graduate

… managerial levels. Her military career spanned a wide range of legal disciplines including federal tort claims, criminal litigation, contract and fiscal law, ethics, and legal research. Ashley’s last assignment saw her leading four offices across three states in support of the U.S/ nuclear program, a role underscoring her leadership and strategic impact. However, Ashley’s heart was always in claims. “Claims was always my favorite duty as a Paralegal,” she shared. “I wanted to get back to helping people, so I specifically sought out a claims role in the insurance industry.” After researching SkillBridge opportunities, Ashley found that …

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Chris Keith

Leadership biography Chris Keith was appointed President, Mid-Atlantic Region in June of 2025. Chris is responsible for strategic leadership across the Mid-Atlantic, driving growth, market expansion, and client service excellence. A dynamic business leader, he brings over 25 years of experience delivering strategic, actionable insights and advisory services to clients across a wide range of industries. Chris’s vast experience serving clients across multiple industries including thought leadership for those requiring specialized risk financing solutions position him well to lead EPIC as we expand our footprint and grow our client base. His deep industry knowledge, innovative thinking, and …

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