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Third Party Vendor Risk Management is One of the Biggest Challenges Accounting Firms Face

… one accounting firm, a cyber criminal can gain access to information on hundreds or thousands of companies and individuals. But, direct attacks on accounting firm systems are not the only way a cyber criminal can succeed. Indirect attacks can be just as powerful and often times easier! Third party vendor risk management is one of the biggest challenges accounting firms, of all sizes, face today. Given the current privacy regulatory environment, the possibility of a data breach presents significant financial and reputational risks. As digital connections between accounting firms and vendors continue to increase, the risk of a breach via …

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EPIC Alert: Self-Funded Plan Risk Management - October 2019

… gene therapies continue to enter the market, EPIC would like to proactively recommend risk strategies to manage these potential expenses before it affects the overall business model. EPIC suggests proactively managing this risk using the following tools: Partnering with a Pharmacy Benefit Manager that includes appropriate prior authorizations and case management capability. Steering medications through the Pharmacy Benefit Manager rather than a medical facility. EPIC negotiates the best in market stop loss contracts for our clients. We strongly encourage investing in additional protection through your stop loss provider to mitigate plan risk. This is the only “true” insurance you have …

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Risk Management

… EPIC has both the means and the methods to reduce premiums, improve coverage terms, streamline the administration of your programs, and reduce your total cost of risk. Exposure assessment and analysis of current programs and strategies Risk control consulting Claims management and loss mitigation Executive liability analysis and corporate governance risk control Captive and self-insurance analysis Mergers and acquisition analysis Workers’ compensation cost control and disability management Industry surveys and benchmarking data Risk retention and risk purchasing groups Alternative risk transfer (finite risk, loss portfolio transfer) Credit risk assessment and management Client “Risk Management Center” Risk Management Products Analytics …

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Unlocking Client Value Through Industry Specialization: EPIC’s Strategic Advantage

In today’s complex risk landscape, insurance is no longer just about placing coverage, it’s about working with clients to make material changes in the way they understand and take on risk. At EPIC, industry specialization is the foundation of how we drive meaningful value for our clients. Gregg Bundschuh, EPIC’s Chief Growth Officer, joined Mark Geoghegan on The Voice of Insurance podcast to share insights on his career journey, the evolution of specialty brokerage, and EPIC’s national growth story. From Construction Law to Insurance Specialization Bundschuh didn’t begin his career in insurance. He started as …

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Navigating the Risk: Understanding the Insurability of Indemnification Obligations

… involving legal and insurance professionals in contract negotiations to ensure indemnification provisions are both reasonable and insurable. Whether you’re a risk manager, legal counsel, or executive at a professional services firm, this article offers essential insights to help you protect your organization from unintended liability. Download the full article today to learn how to make indemnification obligations a manageable part of your risk strategy. DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES Learn more about protecting your firm from unexpected risk. The Insurability of Indemnification Obligations: Strategies to Limit Uninsured Liability, a white paper by Kelly Geary, National Practice Leader. Strategies to Limit Uninsured Liability

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EPIC Welcomes Stephanie Haas

Stephanie Haas Joins EPIC as Principal, Strengthening Our P&C Expertise in the Mid-Atlantic Region EPIC is excited to announce that Stephanie Haas has joined the firm as Principal within our Property & Casualty team in the Mid-Atlantic region. Stephanie has been in the insurance industry for over 15 years and specializes in commercial liability and workers compensation insurance for physicians, nonprofits, and Charter Schools. She also has a passion for education and social impact. “Stephanie has extensive knowledge of the nonprofit and Charter School industry and is considered a trusted advisor and thought leader in the space,” said …

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Keane Heller Joins EPIC as Senior Principal

EPIC is excited to announce that Keane Heller has joined the firm as Senior Principal within our Property & Casualty team in the NorCal Region, San Francisco office. Keane has been in the insurance industry for over nine years and specializes in consulting with real estate owners and developers, REITs, and hospitality organizations on risk management and risk transfer strategies. He has experience placing complex national real estate and hospitality accounts including utilizing different risk retention structures based on client’s exposure to loss along with ancillary lines such as D&O, E&O, Excess Liability/Umbrella, Pollution Liability, Employment Practices …

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Navigating Uncertainty: The Future of L.A.’s Soundstage Industry

Hollywood Soundstage Operators Are Reeling. Will State Tax Credits Help? Los Angeles’ soundstage industry has been hit hard by a series of disruptions, including the pandemic, Hollywood strikes in 2023, and a steady migration of film and TV production to other states and countries. The downturn has impacted not only soundstage owners but also the broader ecosystem of prop houses and service providers. In response, California lawmakers have more than doubled the state’s annual film and TV tax credit to $750 million, a move industry leaders hope will help revive local production. Studio executives view the expanded credit as …

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