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Webinar Recording Now Available: Understanding the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)

… Concentrations (MUCs). Recognizing Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) atmospheres Contents and frequency of medical evaluations/examinations Fit testing methods and protocols Inspection / service / maintenance requirements Training requirements Recordkeeping requirements PLAY RECORDING For more information, please contact Chuck Simpson at Chuck Simpson, CSP CRIS Senior Risk Control Consultant, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Chuck is a respected HSE (health, safety, and environment) professional with more than 30 years of experience assisting companies with the implementation of risk management systems in a variety of industries. Prior to joining EPIC, Chuck served as President of Work Safe International …

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EPIC Adds Adam Terpstra as Principal

EPIC Boosts Commitment to Construction Industry Nationally EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Adam Terpstra has joined the firm. Terpstra will provide risk management and insurance solutions, with a particular focus on clients in the construction industry. His experience complements our company’s specialization and focus in the construction industry on a national basis, while bolstering our commitment to the construction industry in the southwest. He will leverage his background in the insurance and financial services industries, bringing to bear his 15+ years of experience. Terpstra joins …

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EPIC Opens Office in Grand Rapids, Michigan

David Hop and Dan Vander Baan join to lead the new office EPIC announced today that they will expand into Michigan with the opening of the Grand Rapids office, which will be led by David Hop, Managing Principal and Dan Vander Baan as Senior Principal. Hop and Vander Baan join EPIC from a regional family-owned agency. They will help establish a presence for EPIC in Michigan beginning with Grand Rapids and looking to grow. Both Hop and Vander Baan bring strong backgrounds in risk management and property & casualty insurance. The addition of Hop and Vander Baan will help broaden …

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Winery Fire Protection and Relief

… the resources and information you need to be prepared for the wildfire season. We invest in solutions for the wine industry and make them available through direct access to the wine team any time of the year. By anticipating potential hazards, we will work with your team to better mitigate risk and create a pre-/post- wildfire action plan that secures your assets and value. Protect & Stabilize Your Winery with EPIC Claims Advocacy and Management Policy Review and Analysis Stock Throughput Expertise Insurance and Risk Management Risk Control Auditing Wildfire Evaluation Business Continuity Planning and Impact Analysis Risk Assessments Multispectral …

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Spotlight on Accounting Firms Employment Practices Liability

… and movements for racial justice have elevated awareness of inequality issues in the workplace, with justice often being sought through employment litigation. Consequently, a broad Employment Practices Liability (EPL) insurance program, tailored to the unique requirements of an accounting firm, remains as critical as ever to any accounting firm’s risk transfer strategy. EPL Exposures Unique to Accounting Firms While accounting firms are among the workplaces that have transitioned to conducting business via video conferencing, they continue to have unique exposures that should be taken into account when considering EPL coverage: Failure to make partner opens the door for potential …

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Nanuwa named as Chief Marketing Officer

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants announced today the appointment of Sapana Nanuwa as Chief Marketing Officer. In this executive position, Nanuwa will lead the company’s marketing programs, brand recognition, public relations activity, and corporate communications in support of the company’s strategic plan. Nanuwa will join the EPIC senior leadership team and report to CEO Steve Denton. “We have grown exponentially in the past couple of years, and Sapana’s experience will greatly help us continue to drive and manage this growth,” said Steve Denton, CEO of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants. “Her global background in developing brand strategies, enabling effective …

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National Construction Practice Safety Alert

National Construction Practice Safety Alert On Thursday, June 17, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted to pass the revised Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that was originally promulgated in late November 2020. Soon after the vote, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order enabling the revisions to take effect without the normal 10-day approval period by the state Office of Administrative Law. The newly passed language aligns more closely with the latest recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) as well as with June 15 reopening of the California …

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Cybersecurity Executive Order Recommends 5 Best Practices for Firms

… as many ransomware attacks attempt to encrypt or delete accessible backups. Storing backups offline allows an organization to restore its systems, even when networks are encrypted with ransomware. Update and patch systems promptly. Include operating systems, applications and firmware in the timely updating of security patches. Consider a centralized patch management system and use a risk-based assessment strategy to drive patch management. Test incident response plans. Testing is critical to identifying security gaps. Run through core questions and use answers to build a response plan. Good questions to ask include: Can business operations be sustained without access to certain …

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