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Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC Acquires Argo Landscapers Program

AVON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC, a national multi-line specialty program manager, today announced it has contracted with Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. to assume MGA responsibilities for Argo's Landscape Contracting program, effective January 1, 2019.

"The Landscapers program aligns well with our other growth businesses," said Ron Ganiats, CEO of Paragon Insurance. "We look forward to expanding the program through additional resources and investment."

Steve Hartman ran the program at Argo and with the sale, he has joined Paragon. Hartman is located in Fresno, California. The business will be managed as part of Paragon's western states operations reporting into San Diego. The addition of the program and Hartman are part of a larger strategy that will see Paragon launch new programs and underwriting facilities from the company's expanding San Diego operations.

The sale of the program enables Argo to simplify operations and focus efforts on other strategic growth opportunities within its U.S. business.

Any inquiries can be directed to Andrew Petersen at Paragon Insurance Holdings in San Diego: Email apetersen@paragoninsgroup.com or Cell 415-317-4978

About Paragon:

A broadly diversified MGA and Specialty Program Manager, Paragon provides unique opportunities and solutions to retail agents, insurance carriers, reinsurers and vendor partners. Please visit https://www.paragoninsgroup.com/ for additional information.

About Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.:

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO) is an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo Group offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims handling needs of businesses in two primary segments: U.S. Operations and International Operations. Argo Group's insurance subsidiaries are A.M. Best-rated 'A' (Excellent) (third highest rating out of 16 rating classifications) with a stable outlook, and Argo Group's U.S. insurance subsidiaries are Standard and Poor's-rated 'A-' (Strong) with a positive outlook. More information on Argo Group and its subsidiaries is available at https://www.argolimited.com/.

REF: ( NYSE:ARGO )

Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC, a national multi-line specialty program manager, today announced it has contracted with Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. to assume MGA responsibilities for Argo's Landscape Contracting program, effective January 1, 2019.

Related link: https://www.paragoninsgroup.com/

After Inc. Releases Warranty Analytics 2.0 White Paper

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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, and offers an alternative - Warranty Analytics 2.0 - to address the limitations in current data analytics solutions.

While self-service analytical software packages contain some functionality for data prep, querying, exploration and visualization, there can be material limitations post-implementation. Problems arise when there is a lack of internal technical/analytical resources to correct data errors in real time.

After, Inc.'s Warranty Analytics 2.0 solution combine warranty-specific data visualization platforms with outsourced and highly trained warranty data analysts in an analytics-as-a service business model to ensure that the data being uploaded and the results being generated are complete and accurate.

To download a copy of the "Warranty Analytics 2.0 - Addressing the Gaps in Current Software Solutions" white paper, click here: http://afterinc.com/warranty-analytics-2-0/

Or, visit After, Inc.'s website at: http://afterinc.com/.

About After, Inc.:

After, Inc. (afterinc.com) is a global leader in the warranty services industry. Its predictive analytics, data-driven marketing strategies, reporting and program administration are second to none. After, Inc. partners with some of the world's top brands to help transform their warranty businesses, driving customer satisfaction post-purchase, higher product reliability, deeper brand equity and additional revenue / profit opportunities.

Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn. with offices in New York City, After, Inc. is part of the EPIC Holdings family of companies, which also includes EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services.

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.

Related link: http://afterinc.com/

Prevail Reinsurance System selected by Tower Insurance as the leading edge technology solution to automate reinsurance administration

STAMFORD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.

"The Prevail Reinsurance System will allow us to automate and streamline a number of complex manual processes and tasks," says Jeff Wright, Chief Financial Officer, Tower Insurance. "Partnering with Prevail gives us access to leading edge technology that will help simplify and improve all aspects of how we manage our reinsurance program," he says. "It is one of the many changes that are driving our transformation into a company that challenges the traditional insurance market."

"We are honored to have been entrusted by Tower Insurance, as the provider of their reinsurance processing solution," said Nat Curiale, Principal and Global Operations Manager, Prevail Consulting. "We are committed to the success of this partnership and implementing PRS in support of Tower's reinsurance strategy and broader transformation agenda."

The Prevail Reinsurance System (PRS) fully automates the management of reinsurance data for insurance and reinsurance companies. It accepts premium and loss data from external systems, calculates ceded data, creates payables and receivables and statutory reports, and then returns this data to the original systems.

Built on state-of-the-art web technology, it can be accessed from anywhere in the world. It is a robust rules-based, table-driven product which provides immediate savings by significantly increasing efficiency, improving information access and reducing total cost of ownership.

About Tower:

Tower Insurance is undergoing a significant transformation, turning a 149 year old Kiwi company into one that challenges insurance industry norms and offers customers a genuine and different choice for insurance. For more information please refer to their website: https://www.tower.co.nz.

About Prevail:

Founded in 2000, Prevail Consulting, Inc. provides reliable and innovative technology services exclusively to the insurance industry. Prevail is clearly recognized by its clients for business expertise, commitment, and ability to deliver quality work products in a cost-effective manner.

In addition to the Prevail Reinsurance System (PRS), Prevail provides superior IT Consulting Services, on-site, off-site and off-shore, including application development, business analysis, data migration and integration, and insurance technology assessments. Prevail draws additional capability and flexibility from its subsidiary in India to support Prevail's U.S. based operations.

Learn more at: https://www.prevailconsulting.com/.

For more information, contact Dave Morales at: (203) 972-7449; or email: dmorales@prevailconsulting.com.

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.

Related link: https://www.prevailconsulting.com/

PowerGuard Adds Top Warranty and Service Agreement Specialist Dan Cantafi in Connecticut

GLASTONBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.

Cantafi joins PowerGuard from The Warranty Group where he spent the past nine years as their Vice President of Sales, North America, and established key partnerships with eBay, Barnes & Noble, Haier, Motorola, Micro Center, Peloton, and Vizio.

Cantafi previously spent six years as Director, National Sales at Service Net Warranty, delivering a full range of service solutions including warranty management administration, extended service programs, customer service support, service network management, claims processing services, and service contract underwriting.

Said EPIC Holdings CEO John Hahn (a co-founder of PowerGuard), "Dan is a high energy professional and a top business development and relationship management specialist in the warranty space and we couldn't be happier that he has joined to represent and promote both PowerGuard and EPIC's recent acquisition, After Inc. This is a very exciting development for our clients and for our other business partners around the world."

PowerGuard is the largest provider of an innovative 25-year, non-cancellable quality and performance guarantee solution to back up a solar module manufacturer's own warranty terms. Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers seek, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

The PowerGuard solution - available through EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and other top retail insurance brokers globally - provides certainty and security to the solar manufacturer's end customers, with warranty terms that are non-cancellable - surviving even insolvency and bankruptcy. Third-party rights to the policy in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business are also offered, backed by the capital strength of top rated insurers.

Dan Cantafi can be reached at:
Phone: 949-224-1320.
Email: dan.cantafi[at]powerguardins.com

About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:

PowerGuard is a specialty renewable energy program manager specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies.

PowerGuard's PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufactures, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them.

More information: http://www.powerguardins.com/.

About After Inc.:

Founded in 2005 as a subsidiary of Fulcrum Analytics, After Inc. was formally created in 2015 to offer the industry's most advanced warranty products and services. Clients include a number of the world's top brands, including Canon, Electrolux, Ford, Generac, Jaguar Land Rover, Polaris, and Seagate Technologies,
Led by Chief Executive Officer Nathan Baldwin and Chief Technology Officer David King, After Inc. has four core product offerings: warranty marketing, warranty analytics, warranty administration and the After Protection Plan which includes data recovery services.

Additional information: http://afterinc.com/.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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.

Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC Adds Tonya Fuller and Ashley Forslund to Winery and Brewery Team

NAPA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty MGA (Managing General Agency) based in Avon, Conn., today announced that Tonya Fuller has joined the firm as Vice President, Winery and Brewery. Additionally, Ashley Forslund has become a member of the Paragon team in the role of Senior Underwriter, Winery and Brewery, working in close collaboration with Fuller.

In their new roles, Fuller and Forslund will focus on underwriting Paragon's successful "Winery Plus Program" as well as bringing extensive knowledge of the wine and brewing business to Paragon's robust Winery Group and expanding Brewery Program.

Fuller, whose career in the insurance industry spans more than 25 years, has extensive experience with national insurance program development, implementation, and oversite. She has focused on designing and managing specialty risk management and insurance programs for the wine industry since 2005.

Forslund began her insurance career 17 years ago, moving into MGA underwriting in 2004. She began working with Fuller in 2008, developing particular expertise in crafting strong insurance programs for the winery and brewery business while maintaining long standing broker relationships.

Prior to joining Paragon, Fuller was the Managing Director of Prime Vintage Insurance Services, LLC, a General Agency located in Napa, CA focused on developing and managing specialized Insurance Programs for wineries and cideries. Forslund served as Senior Underwriter at Prime Vintage, also focusing on the wine industry, and brings a strong background in the brewing business as well.

Said Ron Ganiats, "The Paragon team has known and respected Tonya and Ashley for quite some time, and we are excited to have them join our firm in Napa and Colorado respectively to expand and deepen our commitment to serving the unique needs of wineries, cideries and breweries, both in the West and across the country."

About Paragon:

A broadly diversified MGA, Paragon provides unique opportunities and solutions to retail agents, insurance carriers, reinsurers and vendor partners.

Please visit http://www.paragoninsgroup.com/ for additional information.

Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC, a national multi-line specialty Managing General Agency (MGA) based in Avon, Conn., today announced that Tonya Fuller has joined the firm as Vice President, Winery and Brewery. Additionally, Ashley Forslund has become a member of the Paragon team in the role of Senior Underwriter, Winery and Brewery, working in close collaboration with Fuller.

Related link: http://www.paragoninsgroup.com/

Bed Bug Finders Says Proactive Bed Bug Detection is Key

STRATFORD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bed bugs can be a devastating experience for families and homeowners. For landlords, property owners and managers, not being proactive enough when it comes to tackling bed bugs in their properties can result in dire financial and emotional distress. That's why Bed Bug Finders LLC says being proactive is the best thing to do.

Mike Morin, co-owner of Bed Bug Finders, LLC, advises that you need to face problems head on. For example, if landlords get complaints, they need to address the issue right away.

"In the long run, failure to do so can complicate things in many ways including lawsuits and breach of contract," he says. "And, as a landlord, don't wait for a reported case of bed bugs before doing something about it."

Here's a point in case. This past April, a California family won a $1.6 million settlement after their son was "marked for life" by bed bugs.

According to the New York Daily News, Lilliana Martinez, the boy's mother, stated that the infestation - which left her son permanently scarred - started back in 2012, after the family had been living in their home for two years. Martinez said she reported the bed bug issue to her management company, which instructed her to throw their furniture away, including the baby's crib.

It was reported that the family sued the property owner for breach of warranty of habitability, negligence, breach of contract, emotional distress as well as other charges.

"We can learn an important lesson from this case," Morin says.

Being proactive can help landlords and property owners in many ways that include:
* Saving money: The cost of treating a property already infested is quite high. However, neglecting or not addressing the issue will only make matters worse, especially if a tenant takes a case to court. If the person wins and is awarded compensation and possible punitive damages, costs can be overwhelming.
* Avoiding unnecessary litigation and court summons: When curbing the spread of bed bugs, the possibility of litigation drops considerably. Cases of negligence and carelessness can be avoided.
* Safety: The health of occupants is paramount. Work to provide a conducive and pest-free environment.

So, how can property owners be proactive enough to avert or prevent a bed bug infested property? Here are four tips:
* Communicate: Make it a point of duty to talk to residents about how to prevent bed bugs from entering the building.
* Create awareness: Awareness in the form of sensitization, posters and handbills given to occupants makes them more aware of the dangers of bed bugs and how they can help in prevention, and if necessary, perform preparation before the eradication process.
* Provide encouragement: Residents should be encouraged to come forward and immediately report any problems with bed bugs, or suspected infestations. When they do, handle the situation quickly and have information on how to identify bed bugs readily available to your residents.
* Contact a bed bug verification company: As the owner of a house, apartment or building, it's vital to employ the verification services of a professional bed bug detection and inspection company to carry out routine checks. If bed bugs are detected, the verification company can help resolve the problem by referring a specialist they know to remove the infestation for good. Make sure to contact a certified bed bug detection company with the required license and certificate. They must have a proven track record with positive reviews.

Residents and property owners need to work together. For instance, residents can help maintain a bed bug free environment by immediately reporting any infestation; and avoid the purchase of used furniture, beddings or upholstered items, or at least not bringing them into the home until an expert can scrutinize them for signs of bed bugs.

During travel, it's also important to avoid picking up bed bugs from hotels or hostels. Some of these bed bugs can picked up on the way and transferred to the house.

Covering mattresses and box springs with a bed bug approved mattress and box spring encasements can also help. These items can prevent pests from getting into them. And, carrying out periodic checks on bedding and other places in the home can help.

Finally, make sure to regularly clean and launder clothes and other linens, organize the room, vacuum often and remove clutter.

To learn more about bed bug detection services, visit: http://www.bedbugfindersllc.com/.

Bed bugs can be a devastating experience for families and homeowners. For landlords, property owners and managers, not being proactive enough when it comes to tackling bed bugs in their properties can result in dire financial and emotional distress. That's why Bed Bug Finders LLC says being proactive is the best thing to do.

Related link: http://www.bedbugfindersllc.com/

EPIC Holdings Adds Janine Walter, SPHR, SHRM-SCP as Chief Talent Officer

STAMFORD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Holdings, Inc. (parent company of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants) today announced the addition of industry leading human capital professional Janine Walter, SPHR, SHRM-SCP who will join as the firm's Chief Talent Officer and become a member of the EPIC Executive Committee. For the past 11 years Walter has held senior executive positions at major insurance intermediaries.

Walter brings to the EPIC organization three decades of global Human Resource executive leadership, with extensive experience enhancing organizational effectiveness for financial, creative and professional service firms. Walter will report to EPIC Holdings CEO John Hahn and will work closely with Pete Garvey, Steve Denton and the remainder of the EPIC Executive Leadership team. Key areas of Walter's responsibilities will include Human Resources, Leadership development, Recruitment, organizational change initiatives, Benefit design and M&A/onboarding and integration project management.

Prior to joining EPIC, Walter was SVP, Director of Human Resources at OdysseyRe in Stamford, Conn. Earlier in her career Walter held senior Human Resources positions at multiple organizations, including Crump Insurance and BISYS.

Academically, Walter earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from College of Mount St. Vincent, an MS Ed in Counseling and Personnel Services from Fordham University, and an MS in Clinical Psychology from New York University.

Professionally Walter holds both the SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) and SHRM-SCP (Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional) designations

"I have known Janine both personally and professionally for years, and I have tremendous respect for her character, beliefs, values, and accomplishments as both a friend and as a business partner," said John Hahn, CEO of EPIC Holdings, Inc. "She is exactly the kind of free thinking strategist and engaged, empathetic leader we value. EPIC is not about 'business as usual' and Janine will help to further build and strengthen our unique 'people first' culture for the benefit of our clients and our team members at all EPIC companies."

Janine Walter can be reached at
(203) 658-0521 x3521
janine.walter@epicbrokers.com

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

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 "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Holdings, Inc. (parent company of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants) has announced the addition of industry leading human capital professional Janine Walter, SPHR, SHRM-SCP who will join as the firm's Chief Talent Officer and become a member of the EPIC Executive Committee. For the past 11 years Walter has held senior executive positions at major insurance intermediaries.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

Prevail Consulting, Inc. announces contract with Medical Assurance Society New Zealand Limited to license Prevail Reinsurance System

STAMFORD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Prevail Consulting, Inc., a leading insurance industry technology and professional services provider, today announced a contract with Medical Assurance Society New Zealand Limited (MAS) to license the Prevail Reinsurance System (PRS) to support MAS's reinsurance operations. Under this new contract, Prevail will install PRS and deliver implementation, application and data migration services.

"We were impressed with the technology and comprehensive off-the-shelf functionality offered by Prevail's reinsurance solution, along with the breadth of Prevail's insurance expertise and reputation," said Paul Barton, General Manager Risk and Compliance at MAS. "The Prevail solution strategically enhances our information technology portfolio to benefit the unique needs of our valued Members."

"We are proud of being selected by MAS," said Nat Curiale, Principal and Global Operations Manager, Prevail Consulting. "We are committed to the success of this partnership and implementing PRS in support of MAS's reinsurance strategy and superior membership services."

The Prevail Reinsurance System (PRS) fully automates the management of reinsurance data for insurance and reinsurance companies. It accepts premium and loss data from external systems, calculates ceded data, creates payables and receivables and statutory reports, and then returns this data to the original systems.

Built on state-of-the-art web technology, it can be accessed from anywhere in the world. It is a robust rules-based, table-driven product which provides immediate savings by significantly increasing efficiency, improving information access and reducing total cost of ownership.

About MAS:
MAS is a membership based organisation that provides insurance and wealth management solutions to New Zealand professionals. Established in 1921 as a mutual, MAS now provides financial services to more than 85% of medical professionals in New Zealand, and more than 30,000 Members across medical, dental, veterinarian, legal, accounting, architectural and engineering professions.*

(*Note: Membership data valid as at 31 December 2017 and market share data sourced from Medical Council of New Zealand Register from August 2017.)

About Prevail:
Founded in 2000, Prevail Consulting, Inc. provides reliable and innovative technology services exclusively to the insurance industry. Prevail is clearly recognized by its clients for business expertise, commitment, and ability to deliver quality work products in a cost-effective manner. In addition to the Prevail Reinsurance System (PRS), Prevail provides superior IT Consulting Services, on-site, off-site and off-shore, including application development, business analysis, data migration and integration, and insurance technology assessments. Prevail draws additional capability and flexibility from its subsidiary in India to support Prevail's U.S. based operations.

Learn more at: https://www.prevailconsulting.com/.

Prevail Consulting, Inc., a leading insurance industry technology and professional services provider, today announced a contract with Medical Assurance Society New Zealand Limited (MAS) to license the Prevail Reinsurance System (PRS) to support MAS's reinsurance operations. Under this new contract, Prevail will install PRS and deliver implementation, application and data migration services.

Related link: https://www.prevailconsulting.com/

Paragon Insurance Holdings Invests in Cloud Business Intelligence (BI) to Enhance Analytics Capabilities

AVON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty MGA, has selected LeapFrogBI, LLC, an agile business intelligence provider, and Sisense, Inc., to develop an advanced data warehouse and enable enhanced reporting capabilities.

Since being formed in 2014 Paragon has grown rapidly to fifteen programs, with controlled premiums exceeding $125M, and offices in Avon, CT, San Francisco, and Seattle. By strengthening the data capture and analytics capabilities on the strong systems that already exist, Paragon increases its differentiation and commitment to success.

"Adopting agile business intelligence ensures our analytics capabilities will continually fulfill their full potential," said Enrico Ferrante, COO of Paragon. "We're excited to be working with LeapFrogBI and Sisense to develop a solution that delivers key insights and supports strategic decision making."

LeapFrogBI, based in Austin, Texas, enables enterprise and mid-sized customers to manage and optimize business by the numbers. Its unique BI as a Service offering is a complete cloud business intelligence solution that enables companies to achieve success with analytics without developing complex solutions in house.

"The addition of Paragon to our customer community underscores the preference modern market leaders have for cloud business intelligence, and their trust in LeapFrogBI to deliver a solution that can perform and grow along with their business over time," said Paul Felix, partner, LeapFrogBI.

Sisense, headquartered in New York, NY, enables thousands of companies worldwide to turn data into insight. Its unique In-Chip(tm) and Single Stack(tm) technologies simplify every step of the BI process - from data preparation to discovery of insights.

About Paragon:

A broadly diversified MGA, Paragon provides unique opportunities and solutions to retail agents, insurance carriers, reinsurers and vendor partners. Please visit http://www.paragoninsgroup.com/ for additional information.

About LeapFrogBI:

LeapFrogBI provides business intelligence as a service, consulting and data warehouse automation software to help leading companies leverage their data for analytics purposes. Please visit www.leapfrogbi.com for additional information.

About Sisense:

Sisense takes a radically different approach to business analytics. The company's obsessive commitment to consistent product innovation and customer success enable organizations to instantly reveal insights from complex data. It's BI for everyone, everywhere regardless of technical expertise. Sisense's agility allows business users with no technical background to get the accurate intelligence at the very moment it is needed without waiting hours, days or even weeks for answers. Sisense provides a complete business platform to prepare, analyze and visualize large, volumes and variety of data. Its unique In-Chip(r) and Single Stack(r) technologies simplify every step of the BI process - from data preparation to discovery of insights. From innovative startups to global brands like GE, Wix, Nasdaq and Philips, thousands of organizations worldwide embed Sisense in their everyday business to reveal instant insights.

Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC, a national multi-line specialty MGA, has selected LeapFrogBI, LLC, an agile business intelligence provider, and Sisense, Inc., to develop an advanced data warehouse and enable enhanced reporting capabilities.

Related link: http://www.paragoninsgroup.com/

Paragon Insurance Holdings Announces Equity Investment from Edgewood Partners Insurance Center and Oak Hill Capital Partners

AVON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty MGA, announced today that Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC) and Oak Hill Capital Partners have taken an equity stake in the company. The investment from EPIC and Oak Hill will further propel Paragon's organic and M&A growth strategies and create greater opportunity for Paragon's agency, carrier and reinsurance trading partners.

Paragon was formed in 2014 by Ron Ganiats and Ron Mairano and is one of the industry's fastest growing managing general agencies. With fifteen programs, controlled premiums exceeding $125M, and offices in Avon, CT, San Francisco, and Seattle, Paragon has established deep trading relationships with specialty carriers and reinsurers that provide unique solutions in a market that is quickly evolving.

Paragon's specialty carrier and reinsurance relationships, systems and operational capabilities, and data capture and analytics, have quickly made the company a stand out among their competitors.

"Winning in this environment is a function of talent, capability, vision and commitment," said Ron Ganiats, CEO of Paragon. "We are delighted to have strong new partners like EPIC and Oak Hill, who will help us to further build on this foundation of beliefs and values, for the benefit of all Paragon trading partners and our own team members."

About Paragon:
A broadly diversified MGA, Paragon provides unique opportunities and solutions to retail agents, insurance carriers, reinsurers and vendor partners.

Please visit http://www.paragoninsgroup.com/ for additional information.

Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC, a national multi-line specialty MGA, announced today that Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC) and Oak Hill Capital Partners have taken an equity stake in the company. The investment from EPIC and Oak Hill will further propel Paragon's organic and M&A growth strategies and create greater opportunity for Paragon's agency, carrier and reinsurance trading partners.

Related link: http://www.paragoninsgroup.com/

Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC Names Andrew Petersen as Regional President and EVP of Reinsurance Operations

AVON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty MGA, today announced the addition of Andrew Petersen to the Paragon executive management team as Regional President and EVP of Reinsurance Operations. Petersen will report to Ron Ganiats, Paragon's CEO.

Prior to joining Paragon, Petersen was Chief Corporate Development Officer of Atlas General Holdings, LLC, a San Diego based general agency.

Earlier in his career, Petersen has also held senior positions at reinsurance intermediaries Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC, and Collins, where he focused on workers' compensation and general agency-based reinsurance placements.

Andrew Petersen can be reached at Paragon via email at apetersen[at]paragoninsgroup.com.

About Paragon:
Formed in 2014 to be a broadly diversified MGA, Paragon provides unique opportunities and solutions to retail agents, insurance carriers, reinsurers and vendor partners.

Please visit http://www.paragoninsgroup.com/ for additional information.

Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty MGA, today announced the addition of Andrew Petersen to the Paragon executive management team as Regional President and EVP of Reinsurance Operations. Petersen will report to Ron Ganiats, Paragon's CEO.

Related link: http://www.paragoninsgroup.com/

EPIC Insurance Acquires Product Warranty Analytics Specialist After, Inc.

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the acquisition of After, Inc. - a product warranty analytics firm based in Norwalk, Conn. The Acquisition was made primarily to further strengthen and grow EPIC subsidiary company, PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services - a renewable energy program manager based in the United States.

Founded in 2005 as a subsidiary of Fulcrum Analytics, After, Inc. was formally created in 2015 to offer the industry's most advanced warranty products and services. Clients include a number of the world's top brands, including Canon, Electrolux, Ford, Generac, Jaguar Land Rover, Polaris, and Seagate Technologies,

Led by Chief Executive Officer Nathan Baldwin and Chief Technology Officer David King, After, Inc. has four core product offerings: warranty marketing, warranty analytics, warranty administration and the After Protection Plan which includes data recovery services.

PowerGuard provides an innovative 25-year, non-cancellable quality and performance guarantee solution to back up a manufacturer's own warranty terms. Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers seek, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

Said EPIC CEO and Co-founder John Hahn, "For several years we have been searching for the right data analytics partner to strengthen and augment PowerGuard's offerings, and to create new capabilities for their diversification into product warranty fields other than wind and solar. It became evident to us that After, Inc. provided the best platform and partnership to enhance and grow PowerGuard. This is a very exciting development for PowerGuard's clients and their other business partners around the world."

The PowerGuard solution - available through EPIC and other top retail insurance brokers globally - provides certainty and security to the solar manufacturer's end customers, with warranty terms that are non-cancellable - surviving even insolvency and bankruptcy. Third-party rights to the policy in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business are also offered, backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.

About EPIC:

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 "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has 1,100 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues approaching $300 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:

PowerGuard is a specialty renewable energy program manager specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies.

PowerGuard's PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufactures, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them.

PowerGuard's PowerWrap Solar Project Guarantee Policy is a simple and straightforward insurance policy that guarantees the performance of the entire solar energy system - written on investment grade paper with an insurance company holding an AA- rating from Standard & Poor's. For more information please visit http://www.powerguardins.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the acquisition of After, Inc. - a product warranty analytics firm based in Norwalk, Conn. The Acquisition was made primarily to further strengthen and grow EPIC subsidiary company, PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services - a renewable energy program manager based in the United States.

Related link: http://www.epicbrokers.com/

EPIC’s Mark Millard and Michael Turk to present at 2017 Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Annual Conference

STAMFORD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principals Mark Millard and Michael Turk are among the featured risk management and insurance professionals who will be presenting at the RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition being held in Philadelphia, Pa. on April 23-26.

As the preeminent organization dedicated to advancing the practice of risk management, RIMS is a global not-for-profit organization representing more than 3,500 industrial, service, nonprofit, charitable and government entities throughout the world. Founded in 1950, RIMS brings networking, professional development and education opportunities to its membership of more than 11,000 risk management professionals who are located in more than 60 countries.

Millard will share his knowledge in two sessions:

Communication: Taking Your Insurance Risk Department to the C-Suite and Beyond (Session: CAD7/388) - April 25, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Speakers: Mark Millard, Principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and Mike Tannenbaum, Founder & Managing Partner of Key Strategies, LLC.

Moving Towards Centralization: Taking Control of Your Global Insurance Risk Program (Session: ICM7/391) - April 25, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Speakers: Mark Millard, Principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and Andreea Brezeanu, Manager, Ernst & Young

Turk shares his expertise in:

Choosing the Right Deductible and Retention Levels (Session: RIF4/405)
April 24, 3 - 4 p.m.

Speakers: Michael Turk, Principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and Chris Krepcho, Associate Director, Insurance Services, Florida League of Cities

A complete list of 2017 RIMS Conference sessions/events by day can be found here: https://www.rims.org/RIMS2017/Attendee/Pages/Sessions-Events-By-Day.aspx

About Mark Millard, principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

Mark is a Principal in EPIC's complex risk group. Mark has near 20 years' experience in assisting clients with insurance risk management needs. He specializes in the design, management, and assessment of insurance risk management programs; including risk identification and analysis, risk transfer with the use of insurance products and alternative risk financing vehicles, insurance vendor management, and claims process and procedures.

Prior to joining EPIC, Mark was with Ernst & Young (EY) for 8 1/2 years where he was a senior manager in their Insurance Risk and Claims Practice based in New York. At EY, Mark led a team of risk professionals on countless Fortune 1000 and public entity insurance risk program assessments as well as numerous specialty projects for clients that included the development of an insurance purchasing framework; authoring a manual to negotiate insurance provisions in contracts; and M&A due diligence. In addition, Mark developed and led EY's initiative in cyber insurance risk advisory services.

Mark is a frequent speaker at industry seminars on topics that include cyber insurance, directors & officers exposure, merger & acquisition due diligence, process and controls development, internal audit assessment, transferring risk to the vendor, and insurance brokerage management.

About Michael Turk, principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

Michael has over 30 years of diverse experience in the insurance and financial services industry, including roles in consulting, brokerage, underwriting, product development and insurance company management. For EPIC Michael manages complex property/casualty risk management and insurance programs for large clients. These services include risk assessments, risk management/insurance program reviews and structure design, insurance placement and strategic risk financing solutions including risk alternatives, such as captives and cat bonds.

Prior to joining EPIC, Michael was with JLT and Towers Watson where he provided consulting and brokerage services to both insurance companies and corporations in the areas of risk management, (re)insurance program design, Directors & Officers liability, alternative risk financing and enterprise risk management. Michael also held various positions with Centre Re, including Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for information technology, operational risk management, human resources and deal management and restructuring. Previously, Michael held the position of Director of Risk Management Services at GE Capital.

Michael has spoken at many conferences and seminars, is a contributing author of the first edition of the Essentials of Risk Financing and several other risk management publications, and previously was responsible for the Towers Watson annual survey of Directors & Officers liability insurance purchasing and claims trends.

Michael earned a B.B.A. in Risk and Insurance/Finance and an M.B.A. in Risk Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and an Associate in Risk Management (ARM).

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

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 "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has 1,100 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With roughly $280 million in run rate revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

More information: http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principals Mark Millard and Michael Turk are among the featured risk management and insurance professionals who will be presenting at the RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition being held in Philadelphia, Pa. on April 23-26.

Artist Recreates The Infamous Boston Massacre

SOUTHBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nationally renowned Southbury Connecticut artist-historian Don Troiani has unveiled his painting of the momentous Boston Massacre. That encounter on a cold March night set forth a series of antagonistic events that climaxed in the start of the American Revolution 5 years later.

Most people today are familiar with the famous Paul Revere engraving of the subject, but that was a carefully crafted propaganda piece designed to demonize the British and not to accurately reflect what really transpired.

Using actual accounts from original trial depositions, consultations with historians and in-depth research into the material culture of the time, Troiani was able to recreate this seismic event as it would have appeared to an actual participant.

Troiani's artwork is represented in many institutions nationwide including the Smithsonian Institute, West Point Museum, National Park Service, Pentagon, Washington Monument, Booth Museum of Western Art and private collections.

The Boston Massacre was a defining moment in American history. Sparked by a barber's apprentice taunting a British officer over an unpaid bill, it was the culmination of growing tensions between the town's inhabitants and soldiers of the King's army since they arrived in Boston on October 1, 1768.

On March 5, 1770 Private Hugh White of the 29th Regiment of Foot was standing guard before the Customs House in Boston. Having witnessed Edward Garrick verbally assault Lieutenant - Captain John Goldfinch, he reprimanded the youth with a strike to his head with his firelock. This ignited a fuse of retaliation. A "motley rabble of saucy boys, negroes and molattoes, Irish teagues and outlandish jack tarrs" swarmed upon White with clubs and staves. Overwhelmed, the sentry called out for relief.

As the mob continued to grow and become more violent, church bells began to ring. Corporal William Wemms managed to lead a guard of six grenadiers from the 29th Regiment to relieve the sentry. Unable to escape to the main guard house, they formed a semicircular line and leveled their bayonets at the breasts of their adversaries. Within moments, Captain Thomas Preston worked his way to take command.

Within the chaos, many individuals stood out. Henry Knox and Richard Palmes both approached Captain Preston and inquired if his men would fire upon the inhabitants. Benjamin Burdick, a Town House Watchman, struck a soldier's firelock with a Scottish broadsword.

As the crowd grew more and more agitated, a man in a dark gold trimmed suit walked behind the soldiers and encouraged them to fire. Without warning a shot rang out. Crispus Attucks, a mulatto sailor, fell to the ground.

After the smoke cleared that cold winter's evening, blood spattered the snow. Three men lay dead, a man and boy lay mortally wounded, six men were taken away to recover from their wounds and a day of infamy was recorded in the annals of American history.

Learn more: http://www.dontroiani.com/.

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Nationally renowned Southbury Connecticut artist-historian Don Troiani has unveiled his painting of the momentous Boston Massacre. That encounter on a cold March night set forth a series of antagonistic events that climaxed in the start of the American Revolution 5 years later.

Philip Stevens joins Optima Group as Director

FAIRFIELD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Philip C. Stevens has joined Optima Group, Inc. as Director, with responsibility for helping the firm's clients achieve their goals through the development of business and marketing strategies as well as the deployment of communications initiatives. A seasoned executive from the financial services and insurance industries, Philip was most recently with Pappas MacDonnell, Inc., where he worked with a variety of clients in banking, investment management, insurance and business services.

"Philip comes to Optima Group with a valued combination of capabilities," said Kenneth R. Hoffman, President and Managing Director. "He has divided his career between the client and consulting sides of the table, and he balances an analytical mind with a creative flair, which is really at the heart of what Optima Group provides to its clients."

Before his time at Pappas MacDonnell, Philip was a corporate vice president at MassMutual Financial Group, where he was in charge of Institutional Distribution, and before that a senior vice president at Advanta Corporation, where he was also president of the firm's life and health insurance company. He has also held executive positions at Penn Mutual and People's United Bank and was at one time an advertising copywriter on Madison Avenue.

"Philip's versatility will ensure that he will add immediate value to a number of our current assignments," said Hoffman, "while his multifaceted experience will help us broaden our reach into other financial-services sectors as well. We're pleased to welcome Philip into our ranks."

A resident of Guilford, Connecticut, Philip is a Chartered Life Underwriter and an alumnus of Yale College and the Harvard Business School.

About Optima Group, Inc.:

With a single-minded focus on the financial industry, Fairfield, Connecticut-based Optima Group has been helping leading financial services companies grow their businesses for more than three decades. As an ongoing, trusted partner to its clients, Optima Group adds insight, an outside perspective, and fresh ideas. From concept to execution, it helps build its clients' brands by thinking creatively - and guiding them toward effective solutions that work in the marketplace.

For more information, visit: http://www.optimagroupinc.com/.

Philip C. Stevens has joined Optima Group, Inc. as Director, with responsibility for helping the firm's clients achieve their goals through the development of business and marketing strategies as well as the deployment of communications initiatives. A seasoned executive from the financial services and insurance industries, Philip was most recently with Pappas MacDonnell, Inc., where he worked with a variety of clients in banking, investment management, insurance and business services.

EPIC Insurance Adds Christopher J. Giuditta as Vice President in the Northeast

STAMFORD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Christopher J. Giuditta has joined the firm as a vice president.

Giuditta will focus on the cultivation and development of new revenue opportunities throughout EPIC's Northeast Region. He will be based in the Stamford, Conn. and report to Craig de Gruchy, Managing Principal.

"CJ is a dedicated, resulted orientated individual, with a passion for service excellence and the delivery of value-added solutions," said de Gruchy. "He is well regarded in our industry and his commitment to customers is strongly aligned with EPIC's core values regarding client advocacy and putting 'people first.' We are excited to have CJ join our growing operation in the Northeast Region."

Giuditta joins EPIC from H.D. Segur Insurance. During his 17 year career there, he provided individuals and business owners with customized risk management and insurance solutions while overseeing the service team regarding client satisfaction and retention.

Additionally, Giuditta worked with third party referral partners to enhance their offerings, including ensuring their clients' awareness of and protection from a wide range of risk exposures. Giuditta was also a top producer for new affinity groups along with maintaining and growing the firm's Travelers Benefits Plus programs.

For the past five years, Giuditta has concentrated on the private client segment, providing personal risk management guidance and custom insurance protection to high net worth individuals.

Giuditta is a graduate of Post College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management. Professionally, he is a licensed property and casualty and life and health producer in both Conn. and N.Y. and is currently working toward his Certified Personal Risk Manager (CPRM) professional designation.

Christopher J. Giuditta can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants
3 Landmark Square, 4th floor, Stamford, CT 06901
christopher.giuditta[at]epicbrokers.com
203-658-0529.

About EPIC:

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 "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $250 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Supported by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Christopher J. Giuditta has joined the firm as a vice president. Giuditta will focus on the cultivation and development of new revenue opportunities throughout EPIC's Northeast Region.

EPIC adds Timothy B. Ward to Risk Solutions Practice

STAMFORD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that casualty risk management professional Timothy Ward has joined the firm's Stamford, Connecticut-based EPIC Risk Solutions Practice as a Principal and Casualty Practice Leader.

Ward will be based in EPIC's Stamford, Conn. office and report to EPIC Risk Solutions principal, Mark Millard.

Over a career spanning 23 years, Ward has focused on assisting clients in a wide range of industries with their casualty risk management needs, specializing in the design, management, assessment and implementation of risk management and insurance programs; including risk identification and analysis, risk transfer utilizing insurance products and alternative risk financing strategies across a broad spectrum of exposures and risks.

Prior to joining EPIC, Ward was with Marsh & McLennan in a variety of casualty risk management and insurance placement roles. Most recently Ward was senior vice president and leader of the "national desk" within the casualty placement practice, based in New York. Working with a team of 13 insurance professionals, Ward led in excess of 350 complex transactions annually, focused on clients within the public and private Fortune 1,000 space.

In addition, Ward spent considerable time leveraging analytics to hone program design achieving optimized economic performance, collaborating with clients and prospects to structure enhanced casualty process flow, delivery of service, and evaluating insurers and TPA's who maintain the attributes and capabilities to help drive business forward.

"Our Northeast leadership team is very excited to have someone of Tim's caliber join our group," said EPIC's Mark Millard. "His background and experience, casualty risk management expertise and strong leadership skills will materially contribute to the future growth of EPIC Risk Solution and the service excellence we deliver nationally to EPIC clients with complex risk management needs."

As one of the nation's fastest growing private insurance brokerage firms, EPIC has been on an aggressive national growth trajectory, successfully competing against the large, institutional brokers with an entrepreneurial, client-focused business model. Since The Carlyle Group became the firm's major investment partner in December 2013, EPIC has added multiple locations and new team members across the country, growing revenues from roughly $80 million to estimated run rate revenues of almost $250 million - a 212 percent increase.

Ward is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economic Management.

Timothy Ward can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants
3 Landmark Square, Stamford, CT 06901
203-658-0514 direct
timothy.ward [at] epicbrokers.com

About EPIC:
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 "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that casualty risk management professional Timothy Ward has joined the firm's Stamford, Connecticut-based EPIC Risk Solutions Practice as a Principal and Casualty Practice Leader.