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		<title>EPIC Creates Healthcare Engagement Video Series</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 12:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 21, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today their release of the first in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos. EPIC is providing the videos with production support from GuideSpark, a digital employee communications provider, and health insurance carrier UnitedHealthcare.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0521-epic-insurance_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="UnitedHealthcare" title="UnitedHealthcare" class="alignright" align="right" />SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 21, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today their release of the first in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos. EPIC is providing the videos with production support from GuideSpark, a digital employee communications provider, and health insurance carrier UnitedHealthcare. </p>
<p>The series of three videos demonstrates how employers can engage their employees in important conversations about the role they play in the changing landscape of employee benefits and leading issues including healthcare reform (the Affordable Care Act). </p>
<p>Dana Liedel, EPIC Principal and Senior Benefits Consultant who developed the project said, &#8220;There is currently a tremendous amount of confusion and apprehension about healthcare reform and the impact it is having on companies of all shapes and sizes, as well as on their employees. As employee benefits advisors, we felt a responsibility to meaningfully educate our clients and potential clients about the changes ahead. Creating this video series is part of how we can create a deeper understanding of many aspects of the healthcare environment.&#8221;</p>
<p>The first EPIC video, being released today, covers the topic of benefits consumerism. It explains how employees can and should play an active role in their use of the healthcare system as well as their employer-provided benefits. </p>
<p><strong>In simple terms the video covers:</strong><br />
* Why become a smart consumer of healthcare?<br />
* How does health insurance work?<br />
* Why is healthcare a shared responsibility?<br />
* What goes into healthcare costs and how are they shared?<br />
* Why should I care about the price of healthcare?<br />
* What attitudes and behaviors about healthcare and insurance do I need to change?<br />
* How will I benefit from making these changes?</p>
<p>To access and view the EPIC &#8220;Benefits Consumerism&#8221; video, please go to <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/product/Employee_Benefits" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com/product/Employee_Benefits" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com/product/Employee_Benefits</a> .</p>
<p>Two additional videos &#8211; &#8220;Understanding Healthcare Reform&#8221; and &#8220;Wellness Behaviors&#8221; &#8211; are in production and will be released over the next several weeks.</p>
<p>Connect with the EPIC team: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" class="autohyperlink" title="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants</a> .</p>
<p><strong>About EPIC:</strong><br />
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a &#8220;Best Place to Work&#8221; in multiple regions across California and as a &#8220;Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry&#8221; nationally.</p>
<p>The 7th largest broker based in the U.S. West, EPIC has more than 300 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon) and in Denver, Colorado. </p>
<p>With more than $80 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 40 retail insurance brokers in the United States. The company&#8217;s strategic plan calls for more than doubling revenue over the next five years ($250 million by 2018) and further expansion across the country. For additional information, please visit <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com/</a> .</p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> Edgewood Partners Insurance Center :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174; &#8211; Copr. &#169; 2013. Syndication source of this news item: <a href="http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-Creates-Healthcare-Engagement-Video-Series_2013-05-0521-001.shtml" rel="canonical">http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-Creates-Healthcare-Engagement-Video-Series_2013-05-0521-001.shtml</a> .</p>
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		<title>EPIC adds Power Brokers Kathleen Felderman and Jonathan Griffiths and launches Denver office</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 18:35:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that brokers Kathleen Felderman and Jonathan Griffiths have joined the firm. Felderman, who has received national recognition as a Real Estate industry 'Power Broker' in 2008, 2010, and 2011 joins EPIC as national real estate practice leader and managing principal.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0520-Felderman_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="EPIC insurance Denver" title="EPIC insurance Denver" class="alignright" align="right" />SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that brokers Kathleen Felderman and Jonathan Griffiths have joined the firm. Felderman, who has received national recognition as a Real Estate industry &#8220;Power Broker&#8221; in 2008, 2010, and 2011 joins EPIC as national real estate practice leader and managing principal.</p>
<p>Prior to joining EPIC, Felderman spent six years as managing director and national real estate practice leader at Aon Risk Services. She also spent six years at Lockton Companies of Colorado and had similar responsibilities as their director of real estate. Felderman began her insurance career with Liberty Mutual Insurance in New York City. She held several positions including Claims, Underwriting, National Account Service and Sales for Fortune 200 companies. Additionally, she was a Real Estate &amp; Construction Practice Leader for the western United States.</p>
<p>Felderman will report to EPIC chief strategy officer Derek Thomas. She will be based in Denver, Colorado; the first step in launching EPIC&#8217;s national expansion strategy.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Kathleen&#8217;s expertise in strategic planning, market trend analysis, competitive program design, benchmarking and client advocacy will be a tremendous value to our growing national real estate practice,&#8221; said EPIC co-founder and president, John Hahn. &#8220;Kathleen is also a top producer, with an excellent national reputation. We are very excited to have another professional of her caliber leading EPIC&#8217;s national growth in the real estate sector.&#8221;</p>
<p>Felderman attended Indiana University in Bloomington, IN where she earned a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Forensics. Professionally, she holds the Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0520-Griffiths_72dpi.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right:20px" alt="Jonathan Griffiths" />Jonathan Griffiths joins EPIC as national real estate practice managing principal. He brings 23 years of large property insurance broking experience. Griffiths will be based in EPIC&#8217;s San Francisco office and report to national real estate practice leader and managing principal, Kathleen Felderman. </p>
<p>Griffiths also joins EPIC from Aon Risk Services, where he was most recently Managing Director of Operations, United States Property Practice West Region, based in San Francisco.</p>
<p>Prior to San Francisco, Griffiths spent four years with Aon in New York, where he was senior vice president and team leader. During this time, he was lead broker for many industry leading and Fortune 500 companies.</p>
<p>In addition, Griffiths has worked extensively in both the Bermuda and London markets.</p>
<p>Griffiths attended the Emanuel School in London, England and holds an Associate in Reinsurance designation from the Insurance Institute of America. </p>
<p>&#8220;Having seasoned, successful professionals like Kathleen and Jonathan among the leaders of our national real estate practice will be key in achieving our objectives across the next five years,&#8221; said Derek Thomas, EPIC&#8217;s chief strategy officer. &#8220;Both have a reputation for service excellence and creative, aggressive client advocacy. We are delighted to have them join the EPIC team.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Kathleen Felderman can be reached at:</strong><br />
EPIC <br />
855.809.3742 Office <br />
303.809.8995 Cell<br />
kfelderman[at]<a href="http://edgewoodins.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://edgewoodins.com" target="_blank">edgewoodins.com</a><br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kathleen-felderman/5/590/90b" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kathleen-felderman/5/590/90b" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kathleen-felderman/5/590/90b</a> .</p>
<p><strong>Jonathan Griffiths can be reached at:</strong><br />
EPIC <br />
415.356.4845 Direct<br />
646.512.2012 Cell<br />
jgriffiths[at]<a href="http://edgewoodins.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://edgewoodins.com" target="_blank">edgewoodins.com</a><br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jonathan-griffiths/25/a00/8a8" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jonathan-griffiths/25/a00/8a8" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jonathan-griffiths/25/a00/8a8</a> . </p>
<p>EPIC ON FACEBOOK: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" class="autohyperlink" title="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants</a> .</p>
<p><strong>About EPIC:</strong><br />
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property &amp; casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a &#8220;Best Place to Work&#8221; in multiple regions across California and as a &#8220;Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry&#8221; nationally.</p>
<p>The 7th largest broker based in the U.S. West, EPIC has more than 300 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon) and in Denver, Colorado.</p>
<p>With more than $80 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 40 retail insurance brokers in the United States. The company&#8217;s strategic plan calls for more than doubling revenue over the next five years ($250 million by 2018) and further expansion across the country. For additional information, please visit <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com/</a> .</p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> Edgewood Partners Insurance Center :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174; &#8211; Copr. &#169; 2013. Syndication source of this news item: <a href="http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-adds-Power-Brokers-Kathleen-Felderman-and-Jonathan-Griffiths-and-launches-Denver-office_2013-05-0520-002.shtml" rel="canonical">http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-adds-Power-Brokers-Kathleen-Felderman-and-Jonathan-Griffiths-and-launches-Denver-office_2013-05-0520-002.shtml</a> .</p>
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		<title>EPIC adds Kris Beale as Employee Benefits Senior Compliance Consultant</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 15:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 13, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Kris Beale as Employee Benefits Division Senior Compliance Consultant in its San Francisco office. Beale has more than 14 years of experience in employee benefits, regulations, and the analysis of complex legislation.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0513-kris-beale.jpg" border="0" alt="Kris Beale" title="Kris Beale" class="alignright" align="right" />SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 13, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Kris Beale as Employee Benefits Division Senior Compliance Consultant in its San Francisco office. Beale has more than 14 years of experience in employee benefits, regulations, and the analysis of complex legislation.</p>
<p>As a Senior Compliance Consultant, Beale will assist EPIC clients with federal, state, and local health care legislation and compliance. She will also lead external and internal training initiatives for clients and team members. Additionally, Beale will track legislative changes, monitor government enforcement of legislation, and analyze impact on EPIC clients.</p>
<p>&#8220;Kris is an excellent hire for EPIC,&#8221; says EPIC co-founder and CEO, Dan Francis. &#8220;Her years of experience analyzing benefit legislation, providing ongoing compliance support, and helping clients navigate through changes such as health care reform, will be an asset to our team members and to our clients.&#8221; </p>
<p>Beale&#8217;s professional experience includes fourteen years with the Mercer Group, Inc. as a senior associate and consultant for the Regulatory Resources Group. Prior to Mercer Group, Inc. Beale worked as a paralegal for several Bay Area law firms. </p>
<p>Beale holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies and Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She also has a Paralegal Certificate from Sonoma State University and teaching credentials from San Francisco State University.</p>
<p><strong>Kris Beale can be reached at:</strong><br />
EPIC <br />
135 Main St., 21st Floor <br />
San Francisco, CA 94105<br />
Phone Direct 415-356-3998<br />
Phone Cell 415-710-1428<br />
Kbeale [at] <a href="http://edgewoodins.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://edgewoodins.com" target="_blank">edgewoodins.com</a><br />
Linked In: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kris-beale/12/1a5/190" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kris-beale/12/1a5/190" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/pub/kris-beale/12/1a5/190</a> .</p>
<p>Connect with the EPIC team on Facebook at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" class="autohyperlink" title="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants</a> .</p>
<p><strong>About EPIC:</strong><br />
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property &amp; casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0401-epic-insurance_72dpi.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right:20px" alt="EPIC Insurance" />EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a &#8220;Best Place to Work&#8221; in multiple regions across California and as a &#8220;Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry&#8221; nationally.</p>
<p>The 7th largest broker based in the U.S. West, EPIC has more than 300 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon) and in Denver, Colorado. </p>
<p>With more than $80 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 40 retail insurance brokers in the United States. The company&#8217;s strategic plan calls for more than doubling revenue over the next five years ($250 million by 2018) and further expansion across the country. For additional information, please visit <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com/</a> .</p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> Edgewood Partners Insurance Center :: This press release was issued on behalf of the &#8220;news source&#8221; by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174;. Original source of this news item: <a href="http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-adds-Kris-Beale-as-Employee-Benefits-Senior-Compliance-Consultant_2013-05-0513-003.shtml" rel="canonical">http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-adds-Kris-Beale-as-Employee-Benefits-Senior-Compliance-Consultant_2013-05-0513-003.shtml</a> .</p>
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		<title>EPIC Named a &#8217;2013 Healthiest Employer&#8217; by the Sacramento Business Journal</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 16:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage was recently recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as a '2013 Healthiest Employer.']]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0502-epic-healthy_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Healthiest Employer" title="Healthiest Employer" class="alignright" align="right" />SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage was recently recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as a &#8220;2013 Healthiest Employer.&#8221;</p>
<p>EPIC is one of just 23 Sacramento area companies to be honored with this designation. Partnering with Healthiest Companies LLC, an Indianapolis-based research firm that focuses on wellness, the Sacramento Business Journal conducted company surveys and completed an extensive review in order to identify award winners and finalists.</p>
<p>Companies receiving this award were assessed in the following areas: culture and leadership commitment, strategic planning, communication and marketing, programming and intervention, and reporting and analysis.</p>
<p>&#8220;We believe whole-heartedly in a healthy work/life balance for our employees,&#8221; said Mary Smith, director of human resources. &#8220;At EPIC, our commitment to helping our employees pursue a healthier lifestyle is a natural outcome of our &#8216;people first&#8217; culture.&#8221;</p>
<p><img src="http://send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0401-epic-insurance_72dpi.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right:20px" alt="EPIC Insurance" />For four years, EPIC has delivered its employees extensive wellness programs. By providing offerings such as annual biometric screenings, the identification of major health risks, and medical benefits premium incentives, EPIC is effectively promoting a healthy atmosphere of wellness among its employees.</p>
<p>The luncheon to honor companies receiving the &#8220;2013 Healthiest Company&#8221; designation featured keynote speaker Debbie Meyer, a three-time Olympic champion swimmer. In her address she shared, &#8220;To keep the mind fit, we need to keep the body fit.&#8221; She continued that helping employees keep healthy is &#8220;the most important thing you can do to keep their productivity up.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>About EPIC:</strong><br />
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property &amp; casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a &#8220;Best Place to Work&#8221; in multiple regions across California and as a &#8220;Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry&#8221; nationally.</p>
<p>The 7th largest broker based in the U.S. West, EPIC has more than 300 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon) and in Denver, Colo.</p>
<p>With more than $80 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 40 retail insurance brokers in the United States. The company&#8217;s strategic plan calls for more than doubling revenue over the next five years ($250 million by 2018) and further expansion across the country. For additional information, please visit <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com/</a> .</p>
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		<title>EPIC honored as one of the &#8216;Best Places to Work in the Bay Area&#8217; for sixth consecutive year</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:58:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has again been recognized as a 2013 'Best Place to Work in the Bay Area.' San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal presented the award jointly.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0429-epicbest_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="EPIC Insurance" title="EPIC Insurance" class="alignright" align="right" />SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has again been recognized as a 2013 &#8220;Best Place to Work in the Bay Area.&#8221; San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal presented the award jointly. </p>
<p>EPIC has received this recognition from their employees for six consecutive years. Out of the 150 companies honored, EPIC was one of only three insurance brokers. </p>
<p>&#8220;It is always gratifying to have our people validate our beliefs and practices in this way,&#8221; said Mary Smith, director of human resources. &#8220;At EPIC, we believe an excellent work environment is built on respect, innovation, personal accountability, celebration and a healthy work/life balance. It is wonderful each year to see that our EPIC team members continue to agree and appreciate our efforts.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Best Places to Work survey judges the morale and culture of the workplace, including whether it fosters creativity and makes the workday enjoyable. The survey includes a number of criteria, which an independent ranking agency used to compile the official rankings. On April 26, results were announced in the San Francisco Business Times.</p>
<p>A strong emphasis on both employee and client satisfaction has secured EPIC&#8217;s ongoing recognition as one of the &#8220;Best Places to Work in the Bay Area.&#8221; EPIC offers its employees a generous paid-time-off package, comprehensive health and welfare plans, a 401(k) match, an employee wellness program, and an annual EPIC Appreciation Day.</p>
<p>Additionally, EPIC encourages and supports its employees to participate in the activities of charitable organization such as the American Heart Association, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society, Alzheimer&#8217;s Association and many other non-profit and community-service organizations, both local and national. Individual stories can be found on EPIC&#8217;S website at <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/helping-others" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com/helping-others" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com/helping-others</a> .</p>
<p><strong>About EPIC:</strong><br />
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property &amp; casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a &#8220;Best Place to Work&#8221; in multiple regions across California and as a &#8220;Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry&#8221; nationally.</p>
<p>The 7th largest broker based in the U.S. West, EPIC has more than 300 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon) and in Denver, Colorado.</p>
<p>With more than $80 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 40 retail insurance brokers in the United States. The company&#8217;s strategic plan calls for more than doubling revenue over the next five years ($250 million by 2018) and further expansion across the country. For additional information, please visit <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com/</a> .</p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> Edgewood Partners Insurance Center :: This press release was issued on behalf of the &#8220;news source&#8221; by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174;. Original source of this news item: <a href="http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-honored-as-one-of-the-Best-Places-to-Work-in-the-Bay-Area-for-sixth-consecutive-year_2013-04-0429-002.shtml" rel="canonical">http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-honored-as-one-of-the-Best-Places-to-Work-in-the-Bay-Area-for-sixth-consecutive-year_2013-04-0429-002.shtml</a> .</p>
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		<title>EPIC and Preferred Operator Group Partner to Fight Workers&#8217; Compensation Insurance Fraud</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:24:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN RAMON, Calif., April 24, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced another success in their 'Fraud Doesn't Work Here' campaign in partnership with the California McDonald's Preferred Operator Group (POG).]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0401-epic-insurance_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="McDonalds Preferred Operator Group" title="McDonalds Preferred Operator Group" class="alignright" align="right" />SAN RAMON, Calif., April 24, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced another success in their &#8220;Fraud Doesn&#8217;t Work Here&#8221; campaign in partnership with the California McDonald&#8217;s Preferred Operator Group (POG). </p>
<p>Founded in 2002, POG is the only workers&#8217; compensation insurance program exclusively for California McDonald&#8217;s franchise operators. </p>
<p>EPIC, POG, Sedgwick Claims Management Services and Probe Information Services recently obtained a Felony Criminal Complaint resulting in the arrest of a McDonald&#8217;s employee. </p>
<p>Based on surveillance evidence obtained by Probe, the employee will be prosecuted for five felony counts of fraud. The five felony counts of fraud are related to misrepresentations regarding the nature and extent of an alleged on the job injury while employed at a McDonald restaurant participating in EPIC&#8217;s POG program.</p>
<p>James Abbate, POG President commented, &#8220;The POG program has zero tolerance for fraud. We are pleased to announce this arrest and hope for a conviction. We will continue to aggressively identify and pursue prosecution of any form of fraud on behalf of our POG members.&#8221;</p>
<p>Seth Madnick, Managing Principal of the EPIC Programs Group underwriting and administering the McDonald&#8217;s POG program, also commented on the investigation and arrest. &#8220;The purpose of workers&#8217; compensation is to care for legitimately injured workers, promoting their recovery and return to work, When people abuse the workers&#8217; compensation system, everyone suffers &#8211; especially those who depend on the system.&#8221; </p>
<p><strong>About EPIC:</strong><br />
EPIC is an innovative California-based retail property &amp; casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. The company provides a unique equity ownership opportunity and has created a values-based culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. </p>
<p>The fastest growing brokerage in the state, EPIC now has more than 300 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon). </p>
<p>With more than $60 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 50 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is the 5th largest privately-held broker in California. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com/</a> .</p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> Edgewood Partners Insurance Center :: This press release was issued on behalf of the &#8220;news source&#8221; by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174;. Original source of this news item: <a href="http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-and-Preferred-Operator-Group-Partner-to-Fight-Workers-Compensation-Insurance-Fraud_2013-04-0424-002.shtml" rel="canonical">http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-and-Preferred-Operator-Group-Partner-to-Fight-Workers-Compensation-Insurance-Fraud_2013-04-0424-002.shtml</a> .</p>
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		<title>EPIC adds Kelly Kyle as senior account manager in Los Angeles</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 10, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Kelly Kyle as a senior account manager in its Los Angeles office. Kyle brings 12 years of experience in the healthcare and wellness insurance sector to EPIC.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0410-kelly-kyle_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Kelly Kyle" title="Kelly Kyle" class="alignright" align="right" />LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 10, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Kelly Kyle as a senior account manager in its Los Angeles office. Kyle brings 12 years of experience in the healthcare and wellness insurance sector to EPIC.</p>
<p>As a senior account manager at EPIC, Kyle&#8217;s responsibilities will include providing clients with benefits planning and program design support. She will also focus on ensuring the quality, timeliness and accuracy of all deliverables, developing employee benefit communication programs, and coordinating client service team resources.</p>
<p>&#8220;Kelly&#8217;s expertise in plan design and benefits communications programs makes her a valuable addition to our Los Angeles team,&#8221; said EPIC co-founder, Dan Francis. &#8220;We are very pleased to have another professional of Kelly&#8217;s caliber serving and supporting our EPIC clients in Southern California.&#8221; </p>
<p>Kyle&#8217;s professional experience includes three years with VCA Antech, Inc., as a benefits manager. Prior to VCA Antech, Inc., Kyle spent nine years with ABD Insurance and Financial Services and Wells Fargo Insurance Services as an account manager. </p>
<p>Kyle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Human Resources Administration from National University in La Jolla, Calif. She also holds her California Life Insurance Agent&#8217;s license and is pursuing the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) professional designation.</p>
<p>&#8220;The EPIC culture fosters personal ownership and creativity,&#8221; said Kyle. Team members are encouraged to develop innovative solutions in order to deliver a superior level of client care. It&#8217;s a refreshing approach and a principle reason I chose to join the EPIC team.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Kelly Kyle can be reached at:</strong><br />
EPIC <br />
601 South Figueroa Street, Suite 3950<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90017<br />
213.629.8927 Direct<br />
310.892.7796 Cell<br />
Email: kkyle[at]<a href="http://edgewoodins.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://edgewoodins.com" target="_blank">edgewoodins.com</a><br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kelly-kyle/1/896/aa8" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kelly-kyle/1/896/aa8" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kelly-kyle/1/896/aa8</a> . </p>
<p><strong>Connect with the EPIC team:</strong><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" class="autohyperlink" title="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants</a> . </p>
<p><strong>About EPIC:</strong><br />
EPIC is an innovative California-based retail property &amp; casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm.</p>
<p><img src="http://send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0401-epic-insurance_72dpi.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right:20px" alt="" />The company provides a unique equity ownership opportunity and has created a values-based culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. </p>
<p>The fastest growing brokerage in the state, EPIC now has more than 300 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon). </p>
<p>With more than $60 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 50 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is the 5th largest privately-held broker in California. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com" target="_blank">www.edgewoodins.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> Edgewood Partners Insurance Center :: This press release was issued on behalf of the &#8220;news source&#8221; by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174;. Original source of this news item: <a href="http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-adds-Kelly-Kyle-as-senior-account-manager-in-Los-Angeles_2013-04-0410-001.shtml" rel="canonical">http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-adds-Kelly-Kyle-as-senior-account-manager-in-Los-Angeles_2013-04-0410-001.shtml</a> .</p>
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		<title>EPIC Advances Strategic Business Plan in Southern California&#8217;s Inland Empire</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:19:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edgewood Partners Insurance Center</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ONTARIO, Calif., April 1, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced key steps in advancing their business strategy in Southern California's Inland Empire.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0401-dan-ryan_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Dan Ryan" title="Dan Ryan" class="alignright" align="right" />ONTARIO, Calif., April 1, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced key steps in advancing their business strategy in Southern California&#8217;s Inland Empire.</p>
<p>Following the acquisition of Ontario&#8217;s Homeplace Insurance Brokers, Inc. in January 2013, EPIC is now formally launching their Inland Empire Division, under the leadership of Managing Principal, Dan Ryan.</p>
<p>An insurance brokerage industry veteran, Ryan has lived in the Inland Empire and worked in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties for more than 30 years. He was previously a managing principal in EPIC&#8217;s Orange and Irvine offices as well as the President of Calco Insurance Brokers &amp; Agents prior to EPIC&#8217;s acquisition of Calco in 2007. Building and leading EPIC&#8217;s operations in the Inland Empire will now be Ryan&#8217;s sole focus.</p>
<p><img src="http://send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0401-epic-insurance_72dpi.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right:20px" alt="" />&#8220;As we expand our geographic footprint, the Inland Empire has become EPIC&#8217;s ninth location across California,&#8221; said Ryan. &#8220;We plan to aggressively expand our property and casualty and employee benefits practices, as well as our niche transportation practice led by Judy Busam and her Homeplace team. We view the Inland Empire as a significant strategic opportunity for EPIC and expect great results here in the years ahead.&#8221;</p>
<p>Companies interested in learning more about EPIC&#8217;s services and capabilities as well as employee benefits and property and casualty insurance professional who are interested in exploring unique career opportunities in the Inland Empire should contact Dan Ryan.</p>
<p><strong>Dan Ryan, Managing Principal:</strong><br />
(909) 292-0340 <br />
(949) 417-9143<br />
(714) 342-5935<br />
dryan@edgewoodins.com<br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dan-ryan/65/199/a28" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dan-ryan/65/199/a28" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dan-ryan/65/199/a28</a> .</p>
<p>Connect with EPIC on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" class="autohyperlink" title="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants</a> . </p>
<p><strong>About EPIC:</strong><br />
EPIC is an innovative California-based retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. The company provides a unique equity ownership opportunity and has created a values-based culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. </p>
<p>The fastest growing brokerage in the state, EPIC now has more than 300 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon). </p>
<p>With more than $60 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 50 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is the 5th largest privately-held broker in California. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com/</a> .</p>
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		<title>EPIC Announces Strategic Benefits Partnership with Liazon</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edgewood Partners Insurance Center</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center) announced today that its Employee Benefits Practice has launched a strategic partnership offering employers a new way to manage benefit program costs while expanding flexibility, choice and value for their employees.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0109-epicinsur_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Employee Benefits Insurance" title="Employee Benefits Insurance" class="alignright" align="right" />SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 25, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/">EPIC</a> (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center) announced today that its Employee Benefits Practice has launched a strategic partnership offering employers a new way to manage benefit program costs while expanding flexibility, choice and value for their employees.</p>
<p>EPIC has teamed with <a href="http://www.liazon.com/">Liazon Corporation</a> to offer their clients Liazon&#8217;s <a href="http://www.liazon.com/bright-choices/exchange">Bright Choices&#174; Exchange</a>. Bright Choices is an online benefits store that helps employers save money on their healthcare costs by setting predictable budgets while guiding employees to purchase better, more individually appropriate coverage. </p>
<p>&#8220;The Affordable Care Act presents employers with the opportunity to take a fresh look at the role health benefits play in attracting and retaining top talent,&#8221; says Anna Willson, Principal and Senior Consultant in EPIC&#8217;s benefits practice. &#8220;The Bright Choices Exchange helps to manage costs while increasing plan choice and employee satisfaction. It offers employees the coverage they personally need at a price they can afford. It makes the whole system work more efficiently.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;EPIC&#8217;s benefits practice is once again optimizing technology to deliver more efficient and intelligent solutions to our clients,&#8221; says Dan Francis, Co-founder and CEO of EPIC. &#8220;Our benefits team understands where the market is going and how we can capitalize on a changing healthcare and benefits environment to deliver innovation and added value to our clients.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>About EPIC:</strong><br />
EPIC is an innovative California-based retail property &amp; casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. The company provides a unique equity ownership opportunity and has created a values-based culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. </p>
<p>The fastest growing brokerage in the state, EPIC now has more than 300 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon). </p>
<p>With more than $60 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 50 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is the 5th largest privately-held broker in California. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com/</a> .</p>
<p>Connect with EPIC on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" class="autohyperlink" title="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants</a> .</p>
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		<title>EPIC Expands Fresno Office: California&#8217;s Fastest Growing Insurance Broker Moves into Larger Offices to Meet Growing Local Demand</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:14:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FRESNO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First opening the doors of a Fresno office in July of 2012, California's fastest growing insurance brokerage is already expanding to meet local demand. EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage that started with just two principals, has since added four more brokers specializing in property and casualty and employee benefits, as well as claims advocacy, account management and client service positions.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0109-epicinsur_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="EPIC Insurance" title="EPIC Insurance" class="alignright" align="right" />FRESNO, Calif., March 21, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; First opening the doors of a Fresno office in July of 2012, California&#8217;s fastest growing insurance brokerage is already expanding to meet local demand. EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage that started with just two principals, has since added four more brokers specializing in property and casualty and employee benefits, as well as claims advocacy, account management and client service positions. </p>
<p>Connect with the EPIC team on Facebook and LinkedIn (info below).</p>
<p>Central Valley insurance industry veteran, Patrick McCaleb, a senior principal of the firm, leads EPIC&#8217;s Fresno team. He is responsible for all aspects of EPIC&#8217;s growing operations in the region, including strategic planning and management, new business development, strategic marketing and vendor relationships, and overall client satisfaction. </p>
<p>&#8220;I am very excited about building a responsive, entrepreneurial, &#8216;no walls&#8217; organization that is all about delivering service excellence and value,&#8221; states McCaleb. &#8220;The response of the Central Valley business community to EPIC and what we are creating locally has been nothing short of phenomenal.&#8221;</p>
<p>The new office space, located at 8050 North Palm Avenue, Suite 110, will house all of EPIC&#8217;s current Fresno team members as well as new team members to be added in the future. </p>
<p>&#8220;EPIC&#8217;s rapid growth and success in Fresno and elsewhere demonstrates that businesses and insurance professionals alike are looking for something new, different and better in the insurance brokerage business,&#8221; shares Dan Francis, EPIC co-founder and chief executive officer. &#8220;EPIC&#8217;s values, approach and offerings are very much beyond the ordinary. We are delighted to be driving this change for our Central Valley clients.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Link up with the EPIC Fresno team</strong> on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" class="autohyperlink" title="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants</a> or: </p>
<p>Patrick McCaleb, Senior Principal<br />
(559) 451-3190<br />
pmccaleb@edgewoodins.com<br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkd.in/11gKhfr" class="autohyperlink" title="http://linkd.in/11gKhfr" target="_blank">http://linkd.in/11gKhfr</a></p>
<p>Phil Grove, Principal<br />
(559) 451-3191<br />
pgrove@edgewoodins.com<br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkd.in/ZUkRS0" class="autohyperlink" title="http://linkd.in/ZUkRS0" target="_blank">http://linkd.in/ZUkRS0</a></p>
<p>Jennifer Crimmins, Asst Acct Mgr <br />
(559) 451-3192<br />
jcrimmins@edgewoodins.com<br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkd.in/100IFFd" class="autohyperlink" title="http://linkd.in/100IFFd" target="_blank">http://linkd.in/100IFFd</a></p>
<p>Sarah Ledbetter, Acct Manager <br />
(559) 451-3193<br />
sledbetter@edgewoodins.com<br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkd.in/WJhcdE" class="autohyperlink" title="http://linkd.in/WJhcdE" target="_blank">http://linkd.in/WJhcdE</a></p>
<p>Laura Ortiz, Acct Mgr <br />
(559) 451-3194<br />
lortiz@edgewoodins.com<br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkd.in/ZdWCgQ" class="autohyperlink" title="http://linkd.in/ZdWCgQ" target="_blank">http://linkd.in/ZdWCgQ</a></p>
<p>Joe Dunn, VP of Workers&#8217; Comp Claims<br />
(559) 451-3195<br />
jdunn@edgewoodins.com<br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkd.in/148dLQI" class="autohyperlink" title="http://linkd.in/148dLQI" target="_blank">http://linkd.in/148dLQI</a></p>
<p>Adam Medeiros, Principal<br />
(559) 451-3196<br />
amedeiros@edgewoodins.com<br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkd.in/WJh8dK" class="autohyperlink" title="http://linkd.in/WJh8dK" target="_blank">http://linkd.in/WJh8dK</a></p>
<p>Tracey Donaldson, Senior Acct Mgr<br />
(559) 451-3197<br />
tdonaldson@edgewoodins.com<br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkd.in/Xqjudz" class="autohyperlink" title="http://linkd.in/Xqjudz" target="_blank">http://linkd.in/Xqjudz</a></p>
<p>Terri Parreira, Principal <br />
(559) 451-3198<br />
tparriera@edgewoodins.com<br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkd.in/XZQrkT" class="autohyperlink" title="http://linkd.in/XZQrkT" target="_blank">http://linkd.in/XZQrkT</a></p>
<p>Chad Seiler, Principal <br />
(559) 451-3202<br />
cseiler@edgewoodins.com<br />
LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkd.in/YGKsx6" class="autohyperlink" title="http://linkd.in/YGKsx6" target="_blank">http://linkd.in/YGKsx6</a></p>
<p>Steve Parson, Principal <br />
(559) 451-3201<br />
sparson@edgewoodins.com</p>
<p><strong>About EPIC:</strong><br />
EPIC is an innovative California-based retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. The company provides a unique equity ownership opportunity and has created a values-based culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. </p>
<p>The fastest growing brokerage in the state, EPIC now has more than 300 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon). </p>
<p>With more than $60 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 50 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is the 5th largest privately-held broker in California. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com/</a> .</p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> Edgewood Partners Insurance Center :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174;. Original source: <a href="http://goo.gl/tRFgc" rel="canonical">http://goo.gl/tRFgc</a>. </p>
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