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EPIC Holdings to Acquire Integro Holdings Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Holdings, Inc. today announced an agreement to acquire Integro Holdings Inc., which houses substantially all of the U.S. operations of Integro Group Holdings, LP. Founded in 2005, Integro has built a highly successful specialty insurance brokerage and consulting business in the U.S. with revenue in excess of $150 million.
Brian Barrilleaux Joins JenCap Holdings’ M.J. Kelly Company
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Dec. 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JenCap Holdings LLC (JCH), a specialty insurance business, announced today that Brian Barrilleaux has joined its M.J. Kelly (MJK) division as President. MJK is a managing general agency and wholesale insurance brokerage based in Springfield, Missouri with offices in nine states throughout the Midwest and Southeast.
JenCap Holdings LLC to Acquire Risk Innovations, a Specialty Insurance Business
ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JenCap Holdings LLC (JCH), a specialty insurance business, announced today that it has agreed to acquire privately-held Risk Innovations LLC, a specialty wholesale insurance broker based in Atlanta, Georgia. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Chuck Simpson of EPIC to Present on Hazard Recognition at 2018 OSHA Oil and Gas Safety and Health Conference
HOUSTON, Texas and BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at OSHA Oil & Gas Safety and Health Conference on Tues., Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. at the Hilton Americas in Houston, Texas.
EPIC Insurance’s David McNeil Named 2018 ‘Broker of Excellence’ by CalMutuals Joint Powers Risk & Insurance Management Authority
ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants ("EPIC"), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal and Risk Management Consultant David McNeil has been selected as a 2018 Broker of Excellence by The California Association of Mutual Water Companies - Joint Powers Risk & Insurance Management Authority (CalMutuals-JPRIMA).
Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC to Sell its Direct Retail Wine Industry Business
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC today announced the sale of the firm's direct retail wine industry business to retail insurance broker EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants. The accounts in question came to Paragon in the fall of 2017 when they purchased wine industry specialist John Sutak Insurance Brokers, along with two winery programs from the Argo Group.
Bindable announces an investment round led by EPIC, Motive Partners and Wafra
BOSTON, SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bindable, an insurance technology company whose goal is to transform the affinity distribution of insurance, today announced an investment from EPIC Holdings, the corporate parent overseeing investments across the entire EPIC platform, including EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, and a Wafra advised fund, in conjunction with Motive Partners, a global private equity firm focused on investing in financial technology companies.
Michael Power Joins Frenkel and Company – an EPIC Company in New York
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company announced today that risk management and insurance professional Michael Power has joined the firm's operations in New York as a Principal.
Tandis Nili Joins Frenkel and Company – an EPIC Company as Global Services Division Leader
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company announced today that risk management and insurance professional Tandis Nili has joined the firm's operations in New York as Senior Vice President and leader of the Global Services Division. Nili is based in Frenkel's New York, NY office at 350 Hudson Street and reports to John F. Kelly, President and CEO of Frenkel & Company.
New Survey Finds More Than 75-percent of Travelers Experience Travel Mishaps, Yet Few Protect Themselves with Travel Insurance
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new survey conducted by travel insurance comparison site TravelInsurance.com found that even though travelers are concerned with travel disruptions and many have experienced mishaps while on vacation, fewer than half of those surveyed have purchased travel insurance. Of those who didn't purchase travel insurance, only a third even considered it.
Digital insurance agency Matic named a Central Ohio ‘Best Place to Work’ by Columbus Business First
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matic, a digital insurance agency whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, has been named one of Central Ohio's top employers by Columbus Business First.
Danielle Reed of EPIC Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Texas Payroll Conference
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that HR Solutions Associate Consultant Danielle Reed has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Texas Payroll Conference (TPC).
Ndex Systems launches breakthrough in consolidating data for reporting to clients on investment, fixed indexed annuity and insurance accounts
BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ndex Systems today announced the launch of a major enhancement in its ability to generate consolidated reports for portfolios that include indexed annuities and insurance accounts.
Suzannah Gill of EPIC Achieves Elite Health Benefits Certification
ATLANTA, Ga. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill has been accepted to join the rigorous Health Rosetta Certified Benefit Advisor program.
Bob Simpson Joins EPIC Insurance Brokers in Houston TX
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and HOUSTON, Texas, Nov, 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that veteran communications professional Bob Simpson has joined the firm as Director, Communications and Engagement (C&E) to lead EPIC's C&E practice nationally.
Trish Drew of EPIC Presents on Construction Risk Management at 2018 IRMI Construction Risk Conference
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Construction Industry risk management specialist Trish Drew is among the presenters at this year's annual Construction Risk Management Conference, presented by the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI), currently taking place in Houston, Texas.
After, Inc. Releases Warranty Analytics 2.0 Whitepaper – Addressing the Gaps in Current Software Solutions
NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 31, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After, Inc., the global leader in Warranty 2.0 solutions, announced today that it has just released its latest research on the warranty analytics industry. After, Inc.'s white paper, "Warranty Analytics 2.0 - Addressing the Gaps in Current Software Solutions," provides an analysis of the warranty services market, outlines the differences between warranty management and warranty analytics software.
EPIC’s Casey Lillis to Present on Cyber Security and Data Privacy at GLAMM 2018 in Dallas
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 25, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Account Executive Casey Lillis will present at the Globalaw Annual Members Meeting (GLAMM) 2018 on Thurs., Oct. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Jackson Walker office in Dallas, Texas.
Jeremiah Glassford of EPIC Named a 2018 Veteran of Influence by Birmingham Business Journal
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 22, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Client Executive Jeremiah Glassford has been named a 2018 Veteran of Influence by Birmingham Business Journal.
Kevin Harnetiaux Joins EPIC Insurance Brokers’ Sacramento Team
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that insurance industry veteran Kevin Harnetiaux has joined the firm as Senior Vice president and Chief Operating Officer of EPIC's Sacramento Region, including Sacramento, Calif., Gold River, Calif., and Reno, Nev.
EPIC Insurance Brokers Recognized as a 2018 ‘Best Place to Work’ in Pittsburgh PA
PITTSBURGH, Pa., Oct. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has been recognized by their team members in Pittsburgh as one of the city's 2018 Best Places to Work in a survey conducted annually by the Pittsburgh Business Times.
Holiday Travel Winter 2018: Don’t Forget Travel Insurance When Booking Your Holiday Vacation This Year
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the best prices and travel options, October is an ideal time to book your holiday travel, whether it's a family gathering for Thanksgiving or a ski trip around Christmas break, according to TravelInsurance.com. It's a great time to take advantage of deals, which become harder to come by closer to the intended travel date.
EPIC Insurance Brokers Acquires Not-For-Profit and Social Services Specialist Total Management Corporation in NY
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Total Management Corporation (TMC) and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that EPIC has acquired the assets, employees and operations of TMC.
Joseph Ferber Joins Frenkel & Company, an EPIC Company in New York as a Principal
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company announced today that risk management and insurance professional Joseph Ferber has joined the firm's operations in New York as a Principal.
New York-based Frenkel Benefits, an EPIC Company Adds Nicholas Tunno as a Principal
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Frenkel Benefits - an EPIC Company announced today that employee benefits, risk management and insurance professional Nicholas Tunno has joined the firm in New York as a Principal.
Iron Cove – a division of EPIC, again Named Best U.S. Insurance Provider by Hedgeweek
NEW YORK, N.Y. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept, 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that Iron Cove, a division of EPIC, was named Best US Insurance Provider by Hedgeweek, a Global Fund Media publication, which reaches over 98,000 financial services executives globally.
EPIC Insurance Brokers adds Matt Lumelleau to Houston P&C Team
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that Matt Lumelleau has joined the firm's Property and Casualty practice as a Principal, reporting to EPIC Managing Principal and Director Southwest Region, KJ Wagner.
EPIC’s Sean Conrad to Moderate Wellness Panel at IMPACT18
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal Sean Conrad will moderate a wellness panel at IMPACT18 on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 at 8 p.m. at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.
EPIC Insurance Acquires Alternative Asset Management Industry Specialist Vanbridge LLC
NEW YORK, N.Y. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vanbridge, LLC, a specialty insurance intermediary, program management, and risk advisory services business, and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that EPIC has acquired the assets, employees and operations of Vanbridge.
Prevail Consulting’s Reinsurance System selected by Tower Insurance as the leading solution to automate reinsurance administration
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prevail Consulting, Inc., a leading insurance industry technology and professional services provider, today announced a contract with Tower Insurance to license the Prevail Reinsurance System (PRS) to support Tower's reinsurance operations. Under this new contract, Prevail will install PRS and deliver implementation and professional services.
Strategic Benefits Advisors Adds Lesley Posey to Its Benefits Consulting Team in Atlanta GA
ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors (SBA) today announced the appointment of Lesley Posey to the position of benefits consultant. In this role, Posey will provide pension and retiree medical plan sponsors with a full array of actuarial and strategic advisory services, including administration services for defined benefit plans.
As Hurricane Florence Nears the U.S., Here’s What to Know About Travel Insurance Coverage
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As one of the first major storms of the year looms over the East Coast, many travelers may be caught off guard if their vacations are impacted, according to TravelInsurance.com. But for those who purchased travel insurance already, many of their trip costs could be covered for travel interruptions or cancellations if directly impacted by Hurricane Florence.
Whiteflash Inc. Launches Next Generation Jewelry Care Plan with Jewelers Mutual Group
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., specialists in ideal diamonds and fine jewelry, announced today an innovation in jewelry protection having just completed implementation of a ground-breaking program provided by JM Care Plan, Inc., a member of the Jewelers Mutual Group. The plan is the first to be rolled out by an e-commerce company and provides comprehensive jewelry care for three years from the date of purchase.
EPIC Insurance Brokers’ Frenkel & Company Honored by American Heart Association for Workplace Health Achievement
HOUSTON, Texas and NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC's Houston office and New York-based Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company have received Bronze level recognitions in the American Heart Association's Workplace Health Achievement Index.
ACEC Business Insurance Trust Announces New Trustee Appointments and Leadership Changes
WASHINGTON, D.C. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The American Council of Engineering Companies Business Insurance Trust (BIT) and Greyling/EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants announced today leadership changes within the Trust as well as new Trustee appointments. Current Trustees Robin S. Greenleaf, P.E., LEED AP, Robert A. Overfield, P.E., and Michael D. Klingner, P.E. have assumed new leadership roles for the ACEC BIT.
EPIC Insurance Brokers adds Sam Siddons in Austin Texas as a Principal
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that Sam Siddons has joined the firm's Property & Casualty practice as a Principal, reporting to EPIC Managing Principal and Director Southwest Region, KJ Wagner.
EPIC Insurance Brokers adds Anthony Craig Morelos in Austin TX as a Principal
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that Craig Morelos has joined the firm's Property and Casualty practice as a Principal, reporting to EPIC Managing Principal and Director Southwest Region, KJ Wagner.
EPIC Insurance Brokers adds Jeremy Glassford, JD in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that attorney Jeremiah Glassford has joined the firm's Birmingham-based National Energy Construction practice as a Senior Client Executive, reporting to EPIC Managing Principal Crawford McInnis.
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Adds Top Warranty Specialist Dan Cantafi in Connecticut
GLASTONBURY, Conn. and IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services - a renewable energy program manager based in the United States - announced today the addition of warranty and service agreement specialist Dan Cantafi as the firm's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He will be based in Glastonbury, Conn. and report to PowerGuard's Co-Founder, Mike McMullen and COO Scott Gunnison.
Californian’s Labor Day Plans Include Long Trips to Canada, Europe and Across US, says Travel Insurance Comparison Site TravelInsurance.com
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Labor Day for many marks the end of summer, and according to sales data from TravelInsurance.com, a top travel insurance comparison site, American travelers are planning to spend those last vacation days on long trips across the U.S. and Canada and in the U.K., Ireland and Italy.
Advalent Corporation Partners with Novus Healthcare to Close the Gap in Value-Based Care
WESTBOROUGH, Mass., July 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Advalent Corporation signed a partnership in early 2018 with Novus Healthcare to identify patients who could benefit from value-based care and implement that approach using Advalent's Value-Based Care Platform and Novus' population health management programs.
Risk management and insurance brokerage veteran Lou D’Agostino joins EPIC as a Principal in New York
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants today announced that risk management and insurance brokerage veteran Lou D'Agostino and his Iron Cove Partners team have joined the firm. D'Agostino has over 17 years of insurance brokerage experience with an expertise in serving the Financial Services industry.
Thompson Mackey and EPIC Host Young Risk Professionals Event in Atlanta GA
ATLANTA, Ga., July 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property & casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Atlanta-based Risk Management Consultant Thompson Mackey will be hosting an event with the non-profit he leads locally, Young Risk Professionals, at the rooftop of The Ivy in Buckhead on July 25, 2018 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants add Josh Close in Birmingham, Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants ("EPIC") announced today that Josh Close has joined the firm's Birmingham-based national energy construction practice as a client services coordinator, reporting to EPIC Principal Brian Tanner.
Business Development Specialist Julia Moore Joins EPIC in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that new business sales and relationship management professional Julia Moore has joined the firm's operations in Sacramento as Vice President, New Business Development.
EPIC Insurance Brokers Adds John Check to its Pittsburgh, Pa. Team
PITTSBURGH, Pa. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced the addition of benefits consulting professional John Check as a Senior Consultant in the firm's Employee Benefits Consulting Division.
C3 Risk and Insurance Launches Mobile Inspection App for Businesses and Insurance Pros
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- C3 Risk & Insurance Services today announced the launch of its new SaferWorks smartphone technology for businesses to use in documenting inspections. The app is designed to be extremely simple and easy to use by both the company administrator and by the company end users.
Alex Megenis and Ryan Sims Join Wholesale Trading Insurance Services, LLC in New York
NEW YORK, N.Y., June 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale Trading Insurance Services, LLC (WTIS) announced today that Ryan Sims has joined the firm as Vice President/Casualty Broker in San Francisco, while Alex Megenis has joined as Vice President/Property-Casualty Broker in New York.
NRF Protect 2018: EPIC’s Kevin Ach and Walter Palmer to Moderate Executive Afternoon Session on Loss Prevention
HOUSTON, Texas, June 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC's Kevin Ach, vice president of Risk Assurance and Walter Palmer, practice leader of Integrated Risk Solutions will moderate the Executive Afternoon session on loss prevention at the National Retail Foundation's "NRF Protect" Conference.
Matic Insurance Services CEO Aaron Schiff Named a 2018 HousingWire Rising Star
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Matic, a digital insurance agency whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, announced today that company co-founder and CEO Aaron Schiff has been recognized as a HousingWire Rising Star.
