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The Importance of Disability Insurance for Athletes and Entertainers

May is National Disability Insurance Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of disability insurance, particularly for athletes and entertainers. These professionals face unique risks and challenges that make disability insurance a crucial component of their financial planning. Why Disability Insurance Matters Disability insurance provides financial security for athletes and entertainers who are unable to perform their occupation and duties due to illness or injury. It ensures they can cover living expenses and medical bills, maintain a percentage of their income and lifestyle during recovery periods, and support their families. For managers and agents, offering disability insurance can enhance …

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EPIC Welcomes Danielle Levine

Levine’s Addition Bolsters EPIC’s Transportation & Logistics Practice EPIC is thrilled to announce that Danielle Levine, TRIP has joined the firm as a Principal within our Transportation & Logistics practice. In her new role with EPIC, Danielle will leverage over 30 years of logistics industry experience to manage key large account relationships and provide new business opportunities. She serves on the Airforwarders Association (AFA) Technology & Cybersecurity Committee and is an active member of trade associations within the New York/New Jersey and New England Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder communities. “We are very excited to welcome Danielle to our Transportation …

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Patrick Tatro Joins EPIC as Principal

Patrick Tatro Joins EPIC as Principal We’re thrilled to welcome Patrick Tatro to the EPIC family as Principal in our Nevada offices! In his new position with EPIC, Patrick will have the opportunity to expand his already strong relationships and work with new clients and prospects. Patrick is passionate about leveraging organizational strengths and teamwork to deliver customized solutions that drive client success. He derives great satisfaction from collaborating with clients and colleagues to navigate the intricate landscape of risk. Patrick brings with him more than 38 years of experience in the commercial insurance industry and a tremendous amount …

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EPIC Welcomes Todd Slater

Slater Adds to Growing Texas P&C Team EPIC is thrilled to announce that Todd Slater has joined the firm as a Principal within our Property & Casualty team in Texas. In his new role, Slater will leverage his extensive knowledge and expertise gained from his experience in Private Equity, M&A, Energy, and Construction Aggregates. This diverse background will enable him to drive new business into our Construction and Energy specialty verticals, ensuring growth and innovation within these sectors. Todd joins EPIC with a decade of experience in the insurance industry, bringing a wealth of insights and a proven track …

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The Impact of the Anti-DEI Movement on Risk and Insurance

Navigating New Liabilities in the Wake of the Anti-DEI Movement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has had a long history in the United States, beginning as early as 1865. Since that time, there have been a myriad of initiatives put forth by various U.S. Presidents that have built on that concept, such as, Affirmative Action, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. By the early 2000s, Corporate America was spending billions of dollars on various DEI-related programs. In 2024, an anti-DEI movement started to gain traction within Corporate America …

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EPIC Welcomes Matthew Gaston

… on generating new revenue growth by exploring opportunities within EPIC’s ESPI/Bolt Programs. “We are excited to welcome Matthew to EPIC as part of our ESPI Programs team out of our Birmingham office,” said Eric Shaw, Managing Principal, ESPI/Bolt Programs Division. “Matthew brings many years of insurance and risk management expertise across energy, construction, and mining industry verticals, which align with EPIC’s capabilities and specialties. Matthew is a tenacious, highly strategic, and consultative broker with an energy about him that is infectious with his clients and colleagues. We are confident that his background and expertise will contribute …

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EPIC Teams Up with COPA Soccer Training Center

Expanding our Reach in the Bay Area and in Nationwide Entertainment and Sports Beginning in 2025, EPIC has partnered with COPA Soccer Training Center on a number of initiatives, starting with their free COPA Score assessments program. The COPA Score is a data-driven evaluation of individual soccer player development designed to eliminate socioeconomic and developmental biases in player identification. With EPIC’s support, COPA will be able to offer this innovative technical assessment at no charge to the first 1,000 athletes. “This was an amazing opportunity to both get back to our roots in the Bay as well …

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EPIC Becomes Exclusive Broker for LeadingAge National Insurance Program

… administrator for LeadingAge’s national Aging Services Insurance program, offering strategic risk management and right-sized insurance coverage to meet each member’s unique needs. With a leadership team that boasts over 25 years of healthcare operations and strategic alliance experience, EPIC Senior Living has unparalleled insights into the specific risk and insurance needs of senior living organizations. EPIC Senior Living’s innovative approach to risk management combats a range of senior living insurance challenges that include climate-fueled property rate increases and climbing liability costs, rapidly evolving technology, and an increased threat of cyber-attacks, staffing shortages, and more …

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