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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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Responding To An Employee Fatality

… inform the requestor that the question will be addressed and to ask for a specific time by which an answer must be provided prior to press time. Reinforce that employees are not to provide any additional information or attempt to answer any media inquiries themselves. Be Proactive With The Right Risk Transfer Solution Here are two risk transfer options to help your company respond to future events: Include crisis management coverage as an extension to your public liability or umbrella policy to help with public relations matters. This supplemental coverage provides access to and funds for crisis PR services that …

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Immigration Law, ICE Raids, and Foreign Travel

… times: absorbing costs related to legal defense, protecting employees if they get detained, and ensure coverage in the event of a privacy breach or public fallout. Now is the time to review your coverage, confirm key protections are in place, and consider whether your current limits align with today’s risk landscape. For more information about coverage considerations, watch the full webinar recording. 1 The Washington Post “ICE sets quotas to deliver on immigration crackdown on employers,” June 11, 2025. DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES  DOWNLOAD ARTICLE Discover how EPIC’s Construction & Design Group can help elevate your risk management & insurance programs, visit …

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