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EPIC Team Members Recognized as 2026 Power Brokers

Celebrating Three EPIC Professionals Recognized for Protecting Client Interests and Delivering Meaningful Risk Solutions Three EPIC team members have been recognized in Risk & Insurance® Magazine’s annual Power Broker contest, which honors insurance professionals who demonstrate exceptional client service, technical expertise, and industry leadership. The following EPIC advisors were named 2026 Power Brokers: Real Estate Power Broker: Parker Rains, Managing Principal Construction Power Broker: Mary Grandy, Senior Vice President Real Estate Power Broker: Jonathan Wheat, Managing Principal “Parker, Mary, and Jonathan exemplify what it means to be thoughtful, strategic advisors to clients,” said Crawford McInnis, Chief Sales Officer at …

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Benefits Curve | Rethinking Benefits Funding: Why the Status Quo Is No Longer a Risk Strategy

For many employers, healthcare benefits have become one of the largest and least predictable business expenses. What was once treated as a relatively stable cost now carries significant volatility, uncertainty, and risk. Skyrocketing healthcare costs, including larger-than-ever high-cost claims, and shifts in pharmacy costs are forcing organizations to explore creative alternatives for cost savings. Renewal conversations are tougher. Negotiating with medical carriers on renewals is harder. Leadership teams are asking for solutions to manage the trend long-term. In today’s environment, reviewing how you fund your benefits is no longer a status quo, it’s a …

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EPIC Welcomes Miranda Rodriguez

… introduce innovative technology integrations and connect regional expertise across the organization. “EPIC’s size, structure and growth mindset presented a unique opportunity to build on a strong foundation and create something transformative,” said Rodriguez. “I’ve spent much of my career developing real estate practices and EPIC offers the autonomy, leadership support and resources to build a truly national platform—one that serves clients across the full spectrum of commercial real estate while enabling teams across the organization to collaborate more effectively.” Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Rodriguez brings more than 15 years of industry experience in real estate risk …

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Trends in Workplace Wellness: From Point Solutions to a Connected Ecosystem

… siloed wellness initiatives that operate independently of the overall population health strategy. So, while employers want integration, many are still struggling to achieve it. EPIC Insight: Point solutions have the greatest opportunity to deliver return on investment (ROI) when they’re part of a coordinated wellbeing framework supported by organizational leadership that drives clear objectives and willingness to invest in engagement initiatives and communications that help employees understand how offerings fit together. The Engagement Imperative: Still the #1 Challenge Low engagement tops the list of employer pain points. Many organizations rely heavily on traditional communication channels while underusing tactics like …

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The Great IP Erosion: What Happens When China Stops Playing by the Rules

… reverse-engineered and sold globally Pharmaceuticals: Years of research lost when generics hit the market immediately Entertainment: Streaming services overwhelmed by pirated content Consumer Brands: Counterfeits eroding trust and diluting brand equity The effect isn’t just financial. It eats into competitiveness. It makes investors nervous. And it puts your leadership team under pressure when shareholders ask, “Why weren’t we prepared?” The Insurance Angle: What’s Covered, What’s Not Here’s where things get interesting for risk managers and brokers. IP risk has always been tricky to insure. Traditional policies don’t cover the value of stolen know …

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Don’t Let Your Fleet Become Your Biggest Liability

… more control over it than you might think. Construction firms that take a proactive approach to fleet safety and driver management can reduce losses, protect workers, and ultimately reinvest the savings back into their business. Best Practices for Reducing Fleet Risk One bad decision behind the wheel can change a company’s entire trajectory. To stay ahead of auto risk, treat it as a leadership responsibility, not just a driver issue. Here’s how you can strengthen your fleet safety program and protect your people, reputation, and bottom line. Lead from the top. Fleet safety starts with leadership. When company

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The Great Reshuffle

… from natural disasters, from wildfires, hurricanes, and floods, are rising in these high-growth regions For insurers and risk managers, this means reassessing catastrophe (CAT) modeling, updating Business Interruption plans, and understanding how infrastructure fragility can cascade across distributed workforces and asset locations. The Human Risk Factor: Talent, Turnover, and Leadership Blind Spots The Reshuffle isn’t just geographic, it’s cultural. Talent churn remains high. Leadership transitions are accelerating. Generational divides in work preferences are widening. These shifts have real implications: EPL claims are on the rise as hybrid policies spark legal disputes Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance must …

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Phillips Bros. Insurance Agency is now EPIC

… practices and a focus on comprehensive coverage. This approach reflects our long-standing dedication to informed decisions and strong advocacy for our clients, shaped by a family-driven culture and more than a century of industry experience. Now in our fifth generation, we remain proudly based in Chicago with local leadership and the same trusted team you have come to know and trust. The relationships we’ve built, and the personalized service you value, will continue, just as they have for generations. EPIC shares and honors this legacy and our commitment to you, our valued clients. Read the original announcement …

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