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Ryan Edelson Joins EPIC as Principal

… casualty clients. He brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to this role, joining the firm from a Florida based agency, where he was Vice President, Property & Casualty. He previously was also at Marsh for ten years. Edelson is licensed in property and casualty insurance. He earned a degree in Risk Management/Insurance from the College of Business at Florida State University. “Ryan will be a fantastic addition to our team and will help us continue to grow our Property & Casualty presence in Florida and beyond,” said Adam Meyerowitz, President – Midwest and Southeast Region. “We are excited to augment our …

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Webinar Recording Now Available: A Whole New Perspective on Break Compliance

… aspects of employment and labor law, including the defense of employment-related lawsuits involving wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour issues and related claims both individual and class action. Beth works with business owners, general counsel and human resource professionals to provide extensive day-to-day counseling and advice, risk management, compliance and strategic planning in the prevention of employment-related claims. She also conducts non-harassment and other employee training classes, drafts employee handbooks and other personnel documentation, prepares employment contracts, and conducts extensive audits for wage and hour compliance. Beth is a regular speaker, host and moderator …

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Construction Practice Safety Alert: The President’s Executive Order and Vaccine Mandate

National Construction Practice Safety Alert On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced an Executive Order and related actions implementing new policies to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Several of the policies will directly affect employers and require action. The Executive Order will require all federal executive branch workers to be vaccinated and directed that this standard be extended to employees of contractors that do business with the federal government. There is no weekly testing option available to these employees. All private-sector employers with 100 or more employees will be required to ensure that their workers are either vaccinated or …

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EPIC Private Client Team Welcomes Dan Nieves

Further Deepens Private Client Practice EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a top 15 national property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, and a leader in the private client segment, announced today that Dan Nieves has joined the firm as vice president, private client advisor. In this role, Nieves will be responsible for relationship development and enhancement of the rapidly growing private client business segment. Nieves joins EPIC after an 11-year career with Pure, where he had extensive underwriting and leadership experience. After leading the northeast underwriting team, he most recently was responsible for underwriting and designing large …

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What Is Captive Insurance?

… paid to traditional insurers. Captives and reinsurance companies often offer a more limited breadth of coverage and fewer binding regulations than traditional insurance companies, making them attractive to companies that face unique vulnerabilities traditional insurers won’t cover.  Advantages of Captive Insurance Captives are typically formed for the purpose of risk management. A business can substantially lower insurance costs in comparison to premiums paid to a commercial insurer and the captive can provide coverage that is unattainable or inadequate in the private market. In addition to the opportunity to obtain more specialized coverage for the company’s risks, the parent …

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Jonathan Wheat Joins EPIC

Further Expands West Region of EPIC EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Jonathan Wheat has joined the firm as Principal within its West Region Risk Management Team. In his new position with EPIC, Wheat will be responsible for new business development and the design, placement, and management of risk management insurance programs. He will also provide solutions for middle market and large clients. “We are thrilled to continue the growth of our West Region Risk Management Team,” said West Region Risk Management Leader BobbiJo DeNofa. “EPIC is making …

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Meet With EPIC Impact Risk Partners at LPRC IMPACT

Improve Employee Culture, Manage Risks and Maximize Profitability EPIC Impact Risk Partners has a virtual booth at the Loss Prevention Research Council’s Annual Conference (LPRC IMPACT) with experts available to meet with you about how our Employee Training & Awareness, Profit Protection and Casualty Liabilities Reduction solutions deliver value beyond the bottom line. We integrate our team of experts across multiple lines of business, holistically generating significant financial improvements throughout your organization to change employee behaviors and improve workplace culture. LPRC’s Annual Conference is a free two-day event, October 5-6, designed to help participants better understand how …

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Executive Order Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates or Frequent Testing for Workers

Quick Facts In September 2021, President Biden directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to create rules requiring U.S. employers with 100 or greater employees to require COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly testing before coming to work. At the time of publication of this document, OSHA is still working to develop rules. President Biden will require COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most healthcare settings that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. President Biden extended vaccine requirements for federal workers and contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Background On September 9, 2021, an Executive Order from President Joe …

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