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EPIC Launches Cannabis Site Pollution Liability (CSPL) Insurance Program

First of its kind product addresses significant gap in insurance coverage and protection for cannabis growers, processors, and retail dispensaries. Greyling Insurance Brokerage & Risk Consulting (Greyling), a division of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), today announced the first nationwide Site Pollution Liability Insurance Program for the emerging cannabis industry. Available in states where cannabis is legal for recreational and medical use, the new EPIC program is designed to provide coverage for a material gap in Commercial General Liability and Umbrella/Excess Liability policies for the cannabis industry, as these policies exclude losses resulting from pollution/pollutants on, at, under, or …

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EPIC Acquires Sentry Transportation’s Direct Writing Operation

… It strengthens our position in a critical market, enhances the value we can deliver to our mutual trucking clients and brings exceptional talent and decades of trusted industry relationships to our team.” For more than 80 years, Interstate Motor Carriers has been a dedicated partner to the trucking industry, offering tailored insurance programs, flexible coverage options and risk management services designed exclusively for motor carriers. Interstate Motor Carriers has earned Sentry’s Agency of the Year award multiple times in recent years, underscoring the special relationship held with the carrier. “The incoming team’s commitment to client service and specialized

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EPIC Expands Entertainment & Sports Specialty with the Addition of John Beam

… exposures such as crowd control, safety and security, foodservice, disaster planning, injury management and drug testing. Scott Davis, President, National Specialty Practices at EPIC, added, “John brings a wealth of experience and record of excellence in the entertainment and sports space. We are excited to see the impact as we continue on our accelerated growth trajectory.” For more information on EPIC Entertainment & Sports and its comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions for sports and entertainment organizations, as well as its extensive retail property and casualty, employee benefits, personal insurance and specialty insurance solutions. For more information on the Fairly …

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The Fiduciary Wake-Up Call: Cybersecurity and Your Vendors

… York DFS Guidance Says The DFS recently released guidance for covered entities to manage risks related to cybersecurity of TPSPs and has identified multiple areas in which covered entities should strengthen their cybersecurity programs, such as the need for more robust due diligence, contractual provisions, monitoring and oversight, and TPSP risk management policies and procedures. DFS guidance primarily applies to entities regulated under New York’s Banking, Insurance, and Financial Services law. However, this guidance offers expectations and best practices relevant to other entities, such as self-funded employer-sponsored plans. However, it is also important to note that New …

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The Tariff Effect: Rethinking Risk in a Fractured Trade Environment

… Risk Tariffs rarely hit businesses in a straight line. Instead, they set off chain reactions that cross functions: supply chain, finance, legal, and risk management. A 25% duty on steel, for example, doesn’t just raise the cost of raw materials-it slows procurement, forces design changes, squeezes contractor margins, and delays delivery. A retaliatory tariff on pharmaceuticals might disrupt ingredient sourcing from a previously stable market, forcing emergency procurement or production shutdowns. These scenarios introduce multiple layers of risk: Supply chain volatility: new vendors, longer lead times, quality control issues Marine cargo disruption: increased risk of port congestion, shipment

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Price Insurance Expands EPIC’s Private Client Practice in Chicago

… the same personal touch we’ve delivered for generations, while also embracing the tools, expertise and resources needed to meet growing client needs,” said Rick Price. “EPIC allows us to gain scale, expand our capabilities and serve clients in new ways – without sacrificing the community roots and family-driven culture that define who we are. It’s truly an opportunity to build on our legacy while positioning ourselves for the next generation.” Learn more information about EPIC Private Client and its focus on reducing risk exposure, simplifying complex coverage needs, and building lasting client relationships through personalized risk management solutions.

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

Neal to strengthen EPIC’s transportation strategy with a focus on innovation, risk management and operational efficiency for clients nationwide. We are excited to announce the appointment of Kristy Neal as senior vice president, strategic development to its Transportation & Logistics practice. Neal will focus on integrating EPIC’s risk and insurance offerings across freight brokers and forwarders, passenger transportation and transportation risk control, while equipping its transportation team with the tools, training and resources needed to help clients strengthen their operations and improve efficiency. Based in Vacaville, California, Neal brings over 17 years of insurance and logistics expertise to EPIC …

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