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Jim Baker of EPIC to Speak on Employee Benefits and Compensation at EFCG’s HR Executive Conference

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC Senior Consultant Jim Baker will speak at the seventh annual EFCG's HR Executive Conference on May 12 and 13. Held at the New York Yacht Club and Harvard Club, the conference is intended to identify and provide insight into global HR and Compensation policies, issues and metrics.

Baker's presentation, "Thinking Twice About Your Benefits Compensation & Strategy," will address how to manage chronic health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, heart care and mental health, through employee engagement and aggressive care coordination. He will also speak on the evolution of healthcare purchasing and network contracting.

About Jim Baker, Senior Consultant at EPIC:

Baker is an accomplished employee benefits professional with 20 years of experience in managing employee benefit plans for clients of all sizes. His expertise is in working with clients on their comprehensive employee benefits and wellness strategies with a focus on plan flexibility and health outcomes. In his time with EPIC, Baker has led multiple due-diligence efforts for his clients, as well as for The Carlyle Group. His understanding of a client's position within the private equity life cycle has led to effective strategies resulting in a favorable impact to EBIDTA. In addition to his Private Equity work, Baker also leads a team of benefit consultants whose primary role is to support clients with strategic direction and plan oversight.

He began and spent 18 years of his career with UnitedHealthcare in a multitude of roles.

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/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
650-422-3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

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Ascende’s Rob Massa to Present at Gulf Coast Symposium

HOUSTON, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) --- MEDIA ADVISORY: Ascende, an EPIC company, today announced that Ascende Retirement Director Rob Massa is speaking at the Gulf Coast Symposium. Massa will speak on "The Intersection of Health Care and Retirement" on Thursday, May 12 at 9 a.m. at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas.

With the increasing convergence between health care and retirement, it is essential for employers to implement strategic approaches to delivering these benefits. This session will provide ways to effectively coordinate the two programs for maximum employee and employer benefits.
Event Details:
* Thursday, May 12, 2016
* NRG Center, Room 504, NRG Center, Houston, Texas
* 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
* Click here to add Rob's session to your agenda ( http://hrhouston16.mapyourshow.com/6_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?ScheduleID=143 ).
* Ascende will also be in the Exhibit Hall at Booth 218.

About Rob Massa, Retirement Director, Ascende:

Rob Massa joined Ascende as the retirement practice leader in 2010, and in 2011, led the introduction of Ascende Wealth Advisers, Inc. He oversees a team of retirement professionals who work with clients and investment committees to help them develop meaningful retirement plan strategies, manage compliance requirements and fiduciary duties, educate employees and make informed decisions in plan operations.

Prior to joining Ascende, he spent 10 years at MBM Advisors, Inc. as a vice president, principal and shareholder of the company. His entire career has been focused in the investment management and administration of qualified retirement plans through a diverse series of responsibilities, including investment advice, trust administration, record keeping, compliance testing, product management, legal, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) securities compliance and client consultation.

Rob has a Bachelor of Arts degree in public administration and a minor in mathematics from the College of New Jersey. He is a licensed life/health representative, has passed the Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 securities exams, is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC(R)), a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF(R)) and a Cash Balance Consultant (CBC). In addition, he taught employee benefits at St. Thomas University for the Certified Financial Planner(c) Program.

About Gulf Coast Symposium:

The Gulf Coast Symposium represents every facet of the HR Industry, making it the annual one-stop-shop for HR Professionals. Other shows represent just a few components of the HR Industry - the Gulf Coast Symposium brings them all together in one location.

About Ascende - an EPIC Company:

One of the largest independent employee benefits only consulting firms in the country, Houston-based Ascende specializes in health and welfare consulting, benefit plan administration, retirement and investment advisory, wellness, communications, global benefit solutions, mergers and acquisitions consulting and human resources consulting services.

Ascende also offers services unique to the employee benefits industry through the Ascendent(R) Pharmacy Coalition, a purchasing cooperative that reduces pharmaceutical costs to employers.

For additional information, please visit http://www.ascende.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/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
David Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
650-422-3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

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EPIC adds Southeast Region Senior Benefits Consultant Irv Morris

ATLANTA, Ga., May 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Irv Morris has joined the firm's Employee Benefits Consulting team in Atlanta as a Senior Benefits Consultant.

Morris has spent the last 11 years in business development for Mercer's Health & Benefit practice, where he was consistently one of the top 10 new business producers. In addition to his production and client service responsibilities, Morris also developed a signature educational series and co-chaired the Atlanta chapter of a corporate community outreach program.

Prior to Mercer, Morris spent more than 15 years in the technology industry in various business development roles.

As a consultant for EPIC's Employee Benefits practice in the Southeast, Morris will provide client service leadership, including overall strategy, relationship management, in addition to bringing new clients to EPIC. His proven success in these areas is well aligned with EPIC's core values of client service excellence and advocacy.

"Irv's versatility and ingenuity has been invaluable to both his clients and the community he serves," said Steve Needle, Southeast Region Employee Benefits Managing Principal. "He has a collaborative approach to client service and has proven his ability to help middle market employers employ successful benefit strategies that they can build on."

Morris earned his undergraduate degree in Risk Management & Insurance from the University of Georgia.

"I am truly excited to be joining an organization that lives its values," says Morris. "We put people first and by doing so, our clients' needs become our highest priority. I was also attracted to EPIC's constant pursuit of innovation; always looking for new ways to add further value to the clients we serve."

Irv Morris can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Office: 678-475-3875
Mobile: 678-977-7743
irv.morris[at]epicbrokers.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 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, visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
650-422-3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

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EPIC Continues Growth in the Sacramento Region with the Addition of Two New Consultants in Gold River, CA

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced continued expansion of their operations in the Sacramento Region with the additions of Victoria McKinney and Robin Neer. Both will be based in EPIC's Gold River office, under the leadership of Regional Director of Employee Benefits, Beth Barr.

Said Barr, "Victoria and Robin are the foundation of an additional consulting team that will further deepen and expand the exceptional employee benefits consulting being delivered to EPIC clients across the Sacramento Region."

In addition to traditional employee benefits brokerage and consulting services, EPIC offers comprehensive specialty consulting, including wellness, benefits technology, communications, compliance, human resources consulting, international benefits, pharmacy, retirement, voluntary benefits and executive benefits.

Victoria McKinney joins EPIC as a Team Leader and Employee Benefits Consultant. She is a senior level consultant, with more than 20 years in the industry and a deep understanding of plan design, client account management and contract negotiation strategies.

Prior to joining EPIC, McKinney held positions with Sutter Health, TeleNav, Metrotech and CBIZ, where her roles ranged from Senior Benefits Account Manager to Senior Benefits Consultant.

McKinney holds a California Health and Life License as well as a Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification. She is currently in the process of earning the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation.

Robin Neer joins EPIC as an Account Executive, focusing on both large and small group clients. Across her career, Neer has worked as a producer and account manager and blends strong business development skills with a deep understanding of client needs and service delivery excellence. In addition to supporting her own clients, Neer will collaborate with other Sacramento team members on broader client service initiatives.

Prior to joining EPIC, Neer was a Senior Employee Benefits Client Consultant and Producer with Arthur J. Gallagher. Before this she held client service positions with Filice Insurance and Farmers Insurance.

"We are very pleased to have these two top consultants join our growing team in the Sacramento Region," said John Connell, EPIC's President, Employee Benefits of California. "Victoria and Robin will contribute significantly to expanding EPIC's industry leading support and services, to effectively respond to the evolving needs of our clients."

Victoria McKinney can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Office: 916-358-8017
victoria.mckinney[at]epicbrokers.com

Robin Neer can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Office: 916-358-8016
robin.neer[at]epicbrokers.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 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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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
650-422-3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance #EmployeeBenefits

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EPIC adds Employee Benefits Consultant Penny Miller in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Penny Miller has joined the firm's Employee Benefits Consulting team. She will be based in San Francisco and report to David Wiesner, Regional Director Employee Benefits.

Joining as a Vice President, Miller brings 25 years of employee benefits experience to EPIC. She was previously a principal at Mercer in San Francisco with a focus on client relationship management, benefits program strategy, and business development. Miller's expertise in resolving client issues, managing client teams, and conducting financial analyses provided her the opportunity to serve clients of varying size in a wide range of industries, including growth companies converting from fully-insured programs to self-funding.

As a consultant for EPIC's Employee Benefits practice, Miller will provide service leadership to EPIC clients; including overall strategy, relationship management and plan management. She will also develop new business opportunities.

"Penny is a disciplined, results oriented individual, with a passion for service excellence and the delivery of value," said John Connell, President, Employee Benefits of California. "She is well respected in our business and her principles and ability are highly aligned with EPIC's core values surrounding client advocacy, collaboration, and putting 'people first.' We are excited to have Penny join our growing operations in Northern California and the across the country."

Miller earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Santa Clara University in California.

Penny Miller can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Office: 415-356-3981
Mobile: 415-652-0699
penny.miller[at]epicbrokers.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 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/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
650-422-3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

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Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance #EmployeeBenefits

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EPIC’s Tiffany McClellan to Present at Human Resource Executive Health and Benefits Leadership Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 31, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced that its Regional Director of Employee Benefits Tiffany McClellan will present at the Human Resource Executive Health & Benefits Leadership Conference at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, March 30 to April 1. McClellan will speak on "Strategies for Creating Impactful Employee Communications" alongside Cari Graham of Guidance Software Inc. on Friday, April 1 at 9 a.m.

With today's workforces more global, diverse and mobile, employers are inundated with information in and out of the office. This makes it a constant challenge to capture their attention, communicate important messages and make sure they feel engaged to take action.

The session will highlight proven measures employers can take to improve the effectiveness of their benefits communications and will include the following takeaways:
* Learn how to tailor your message to the audience, making it more memorable.
* Understand techniques to deliver communication in a variety of ways to appeal to multiple generations.
* Create impactful, focused messages with clear calls to action in order to grab your employee's attention and get them to take action when needed.

Click here to see the full agenda: http://www.benefitsconf.com/agenda.html.

About Tiffany McClellan, Regional Director of Employee Benefits:

As Regional Director, Employee Benefits, Tiffany is focused on growing EPIC's employee benefits consulting business in Southern California, recruiting and adding producer consultants, and specialty service teams and fully integrating EPIC's national Employer Services platform into local client offerings. Tiffany is based in Irvine and reports to Jim Gillette the Regional Director of EPIC's Southern California Region. In addition, Tiffany also works closely with John Connell the President of Employee Benefits for California on all Benefits Consulting growth, product development, service and business development initiatives targeting the Southern California Region.

Prior to joining EPIC, Tiffany was a principal with Mercer's Health & Benefits practice, responsible for growing revenue and managing the sales and service teams as a part of the Southern California Region. She spent the prior 14 years with ADP, specializing in employee benefits automation and integration. She has held various positions from managing implementation teams to sales and product development across a suite of benefit services offerings for large employers. Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology/Community Health from Tufts University in Massachusetts. Professionally, she holds Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designations.

About Human Resource Executive Health & Benefits Leadership Conference:

The Human Resource Executive(R) Health & Benefits Leadership Conference is a place to gain immediate useful solutions and ideas to help you craft a solid benefits program that will attract new employees, retain top talent, improve employee engagement, enhance productivity and more. Sessions are created and delivered by senior executives from leading organizations, both large and small, to give a high-caliber learning experience with real-world lessons and practical takeaways.

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 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 adds Southeast Region Employee Benefits Consultant Stephen McKenzie

ATLANTA, Ga., March 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Stephen McKenzie has joined the firm's Employee Benefits Consulting team in Atlanta.

Joining as a Benefits Consultant, McKenzie brings 6 years of employee benefits experience to EPIC. He was previously a Benefits Associate at Mercer in Atlanta with a focus on benefits strategy and business development. His expertise in resolving client issues, reviewing internal compliance and contract documents, and conducting financial analyses provided him the opportunity to serve both mid- and large-group employers.

As a consultant for EPIC's Employee Benefits practice in the Southeast, McKenzie will provide client service leadership, including overall strategy, relationship management and business development, bringing new clients to EPIC. His proven success in these areas is well aligned with EPIC's core values of client service excellence and advocacy.

"Stephen has a proven track record of helping his clients succeed," said Steve Needle, Southeast Region Employee Benefits Managing Principal. "He has consulted with a broad range of employers in various industries and on many different types of projects."

McKenzie earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management & Insurance from the University of Georgia.

Said McKenzie, "My goal is to provide strategic direction and advice to my clients. I strive to be an outstanding team member who develops and maintains relationships with clients and assists them with the needs of their business. EPIC is uniquely and strongly positioned to help me deliver these results to the people and organizations I serve."

Stephen McKenzie can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Office: 678-475-3863
Mobile: 470-277-5672
stephen.mckenzie[at]epicbrokers.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 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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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
650-422-3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance

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EPIC Way2Wellness Webinar: Dr. David Chenoweth to Address Health and Productivity Management (HPM)

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Business leaders are too often faced with spiraling health costs that take a financial toll on their organization. However, these costs can be confronted through health and wellness programs that not only promote a healthier workplace, but also increase productivity. EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced its Way2Wellness webinar on Health and Productivity Management (HPM) on Tuesday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. PDT.

HPM expert Dr. David Chenoweth, a wellness consultant with more than 35 years of worksite wellness, data analysis and program evaluation experience, will discuss HPM best practices for small, medium and large companies, as well as a number of successful industry tools he has developed and implemented.

"When best practices are adopted in a strategic manner, it drives programs, policies and incentives that will enhance the overall health and productivity of employees resulting in a much healthier workforce that allows an organization to have a competitive edge," said Dr. Chenoweth. "Human Capital is the best asset any organization has, and a successful company is going to nurture human capital and take it to the next level."

Speakers will include:
* Dr. David Chenoweth, Wellness Consultant
* Ayana Collins, Wellness Consultant, EPIC
* Craig Schmidt, Wellness Consultant, EPIC

To register for the webinar, click here - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4656131949294965250 .

About David Chenoweth, Ph.D, FAWHP:

David has over 35 years of worksite wellness, data analysis, and program evaluation experience. During that time, he has performed numerous risk factor cost, break-even analysis, and benefit-cost/ROI analyses in the United States and Europe - as well as risk factor economic cost appraisals for nine states. He developed the popular Proportionate Risk Factor Cost Appraisal(TM) as well as the online Physical Inactivity Cost Calculator sponsored by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and co-developed the online County Health Tool for the Institute of Emerging Issues at North Carolina State University. Most recently, he developed the industry's premier online, interactive tool - Corpwell Rx(R) - for worksite wellness program directors, vendors, and consultants.

He has written two Effective Practice Guideline (EPG) reports on worksite wellness for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation - as well as five books on worksite wellness including the popular 3rd edition of the best selling Worksite Health Promotion and the industry's only book on worksite wellness program evaluation, Evaluating Worksite Health Promotion. He has keynoted at a worksite health promotion forum in Czechoslovakia and at the Caribbean Health Ministry in Jamaica. He is a Fellow of the International Association for Worksite Health Promotion. He developed and directed the undergraduate worksite health promotion academic program at East Carolina for 31 years and retired as Professor Emeritus in 2010. Since then, he continues an active consulting and speaking career. His graduate degrees are in Physiology & Health Science (Ball State University) and Health Education (The Ohio State University).

About Craig Schmidt, Wellness Consultant, EPIC:

As a Wellness Consultant, Craig works with a team of other like-minded wellness professionals to create a healthier working environment for the members and clients EPIC serves. He has a strong background in Health Education and Health Promotion. Craig strives to not only help our client members that have partnered with EPIC but he also works to be an example in his own daily life, with his co-workers and regular interactions with people.

Prior to joining the EPIC team, Craig worked in many roles within the worksite wellness field to help strengthen him for the position he currently holds. He has been a health coach working with individuals 1-on-1, a Program Coordinator for a wellness service provider, and a Health Educator within a carrier disease management platform.

Most recently, Craig took on an integral role in an innovative approach to combine workplace initiatives in wellness with carrier services to improve health care consumerism as a Wellness Liaison with WellPoint Inc. Craig was positioned on-site at Google Inc. to work directly with their Human Resources department and with their employees having daily in person interactions whenever needed.

Craig's endeavors in his own health and wellness help strengthen his passion to be a leader in the field of wellness and health management and become a valued asset at EPIC as we continue to grow our presence as a worksite wellness innovator.

Craig earned his Bachelors of Science in Health Education and Promotion with an emphasis on Worksite Studies at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. He then continued his studies at the University of Colorado, Denver Anschutz Medical Campus where he completed his Certificate of Public Health Sciences

About Ayana Collins, Wellness Consultant, EPIC:

Ayana is a dedicated health and wellness professional with over 10 years of proven success in designing, implementing and managing wellness programs of all sizes. Ayana is a subject matter expert and is a contributor, public speaker and author on a variety of fitness, disease prevention and heath awareness topics. Topics include stress management, chronic disease management, and weight management.

Ayana advises large and small organizations on wellness program management specific to clients' needs. She provides guidance with regard to best practices for program design, implementation and evaluation. She also serves as a liaison between third-party wellness vendor and clients, and as a health and wellness resource.

Ayana holds a Master of Science in Sports Administration from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA; a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology & Health Service Research from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC; as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC.

Ayana enjoys health and wellness program design, fitness management, running and golfing.

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 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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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650.295.4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
408.295.4309 x104
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First of Its Kind National Study Examines Economic, Social, and Fiscal Impacts of State Prevailing Wage Laws

CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 9, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As policy debates rage in states from Michigan and New Hampshire to New Mexico and West Virginia, researchers from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute, Colorado State University-Pueblo, and Smart Cities Prevail have just completed the first ever national study on the economic, social, and project cost impacts of state prevailing wage laws.

Prevailing wage laws govern the wage rates paid to construction workers on government-funded public works projects.

The Report, entitled "The Economic, Fiscal, and Social Impacts of State Prevailing Wage Laws: Choosing Between the High Road and the Low Road in the Construction Industry," utilizes industry standard IMPLAN modeling software and industry comparisons between states with and without prevailing wage laws to assess the impact of these policies on a variety of economic and social factors: including job creation, wages, worksite productivity, rates of in-state contracting, impacts on taxpayers, reliance on government assistance programs, and effects on communities of color and veterans.

A Fact Sheet Summarizing the Report's Findings May be Found Here: http://www.smartcitiesprevail.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Report-Fact-Sheet-for-the-Impacts-of-State-Prevailing-Wage-Laws.2016FINAL.pdf .

The Full Report May be Downloaded Here: http://www.smartcitiesprevail.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/PW-national-impact-study-FINAL2.9.16.pdf .

"Our study confirms that states without prevailing wage laws not only undermine workmanship, productivity, and workforce development programs that promote construction career pathways for racial minorities and veterans, but millions more is spent in these states on food stamps, EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit), and public forms of insurance for low income blue-collar construction workers, with smaller overall economic output, higher income inequality, and millions less in tax revenue," said study co-author and Colorado State University Economist Kevin Duncan. "If all the states with prevailing wage laws in place were to repeal, they could expect to see similar trends, with 400,000 lost jobs, a $65 billion reduction in our national economy, and a loss of $8 billion in tax revenue."

The report also examines - for the first time - the existing body of research that has been presented on both sides of the issue related to the impact of prevailing wage policies on overall project costs. In doing so, it makes an important distinction between research that has undergone peer review, and that which has not, concluding that 75 percent of recent peer-reviewed studies find that construction costs are not affected by prevailing wages.

"Our research shows that the debate around the cost impact of prevailing wage policies, in many ways, mirrors the debate on policy questions like climate change - where some policy makers rely on ideological bias or an incomplete understanding of an industry to promote conclusions that are simply not supported by academic consensus," said study co-author Alex Lantsberg. "We found that the non-peer reviewed studies that suggest cost savings from prevailing wage repeal tend to focus exclusively on wage differences, which ignore the fact that prevailing wage standards dramatically reduce material and fuel expenditures and reliance on taxpayer-funded welfare assistance, while increasing worksite productivity."

This study follows individual, peer-reviewed state analyses that Duncan, Lantsberg, and Manzo completed last year amidst state battles over construction wage policies in Wisconsin, Michigan, and California.

While Wisconsin voted to severely weaken its prevailing wage standard, California moved to strengthen its laws and a citizen petition to force a repeal in Michigan failed. Proponents of repeal in Michigan have vowed to mount a similar petition drive again in 2016.

"In many ways, our research shows why state-level prevailing wage standards were first introduced by Republicans, and have long enjoyed bi-partisan support from leaders as ideologically diverse as California Governor Jerry Brown and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan," added study co-author Frank Manzo IV. "To be sure, there are financially motivated interests on both sides of this issue, but the facts clearly argue for prevailing wage policies as the best bet for taxpayers, workers, businesses, and the economy as a whole."

The Illinois Economic Policy Institute is a non-partisan research and education nonprofit focused on issues affecting Illinois and the Midwest, including infrastructure investment and the construction industry. Learn more at http://illinoisepi.org/ or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/IllinoisEPI.

Smart Cities Prevail is a leading construction industry research and educational organization, specializing in studying the costs and benefits of prevailing wage policies. Learn more at http://www.smartcitiesprevail.org/ - or follow us on https://www.facebook.com/SmartCitiesPrevail and https://twitter.com/cacitiesprevail.

Dr. Kevin Duncan, Ph.D. is a Professor of Economics in the Hasan School of Business at Colorado State University - Pueblo and Senior Economist at BCD Economics, LLC. Over the last 30 years, Duncan has become one of the nation's foremost experts on the impact of prevailing wage policies, testifying before numerous legislative committees, advising government agencies, and publishing dozens of peer reviewed studies and over 40 public policy papers on the subject.

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Carlton Pilger Joins EPIC as Director of Employee Benefits Compliance

ATLANTA and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Carlton "Carl" Pilger has joined the firm as Director of Employee Benefits Compliance.

Pilger has advised and represented businesses for more than 20 years as an ERISA attorney. During his career he has focused exclusively on ERISA compliance, including representing his clients in DOL and IRS audits. As EPIC's Director of Employee Benefits Compliance he will continue to consult with and advise clients on ERISA and ACA compliance. Pilger will be based in Duluth, Georgia and report to John Gaffney, EPIC's Director, National Benefits Operations.

Prior to joining EPIC, Pilger served as Vice President, Legal Counsel with Digital Insurance where he spearheaded ERISA and ACA compliance initiatives. Previously, he held positions with three prominent Atlanta law firms including; Taylor English Duma, LLP, Miller & Martin, PLLC and Fisher & Phillips, LLP.

Pilger is a well-known subject matter expert in the Affordable Care Act and has traveled the country speaking to numerous industry groups regarding the law's complexities.

Pilger earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism and a Juris Doctorate degree from Northwestern University School of Law. He is a member of the Georgia Bar Association.

"We are pleased to have Carl join EPIC and look forward to the added benefits he will deliver to our clients with regard to ERISA and ACA compliance," said John Hahn, EPIC CEO. "His addition further expands and strengthens our EPIC Employer Services Platform, which provides comprehensive, specialized employee benefits services to our larger clients."

Carl Pilger can be reached at:
Phone: (678) 245-0240
carl.pilger[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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TeamSnap Named by Outside Magazine as One of America’s Best Places to Work

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, used by 9 million people worldwide for organizing and communicating every aspect of team life, today announced that it has been selected by Outside Magazine as No. 16 on its list of 100 Best Places to Work 2015. Each year, Outside Magazine honors the Top 100 companies in America that raise the standards for work-life balance, company culture and employee benefits. This is the first time TeamSnap has been recognized by Outside.

TeamSnap was included in this list thanks to the company's progressive values, like flexible work hours, a remote workforce, the ability to work anywhere in the world, the offer of unlimited vacation time and the mission of judging employees on goals met rather than hours put in.

"We have employees who take breaks during the day to go to the gym, for a run or for a mountain bike ride," said Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer Andrew Berkowitz, who doubles as TeamSnap's Minister of Culture. "One employee took a month off this summer to hike mountains in Peru. Our employees truly embody the Outside lifestyle, and our policies-or lack thereof-only serve to further our hobbies, passions and outdoor pursuits."

TeamSnap also offers employee perks like a wellness allowance to encourage a healthy lifestyle and an education allowance employees use to fortify career skills. Twice a year TeamSnap brings all 70 employees together in the mountains of Colorado to solve problems, connect in person, build team skills and give ample high fives.

"We're honored to be recognized by Outside Magazine," said TeamSnap Co-Founder and CEO Dave DuPont. "Fostering a culture that allows people to conquer projects in the way they see best with few constraints, while also giving them the flexibility to enjoy a true work-life balance, has resulted in a market-leading product used by 9 million people. Clearly, we're onto something, and it's not just our bikes."

About TeamSnap:

TeamSnap is dedicated to taking the hassle out of managing, coaching and participating in team sports. Founded in 2009 by a couple of social scientists, an improv comedian and an oil field engineer, TeamSnap is now a team of 70 people working remotely around the United States but all driven by the mission to build a great product that any parent, coach, team manager, group organizer or sentient robot can pick up and use immediately. Nine million coaches, parents, team managers and players use TeamSnap's web and mobile apps to save their sanity and stay in the know through email, text and instant alerts.

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EPIC’s Dana Liedel honored among the 2015 ‘Most Influential Women in Benefits Advising’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property & casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Dana Liedel, Managing Principal of EPIC's Employer Services Platform, has been recognized among "The Most Influential Women in Benefits Advising" by Employee Benefits Advisor Magazine.

Selected from national nominations received over a month-long application process, Liedel is one of only 25 women to receive this recognition.

According to Elizabeth Galentine, Managing Editor of Employee Benefits Advisor, Liedel and other influential women being honored "are taking the field to unprecedented heights. Incredibly active in community and national organizations as well as in-office mentoring opportunities, these 25 women are working to ensure a successful future for all women in the industry."

When asked what motivates her most about her job, Liedel offered a quick and sure response: "Creating value and differentiation while in the constant pursuit of excellence."

Liedel added, "We had the vision and endorsement from EPIC leadership to create a truly unique, quality-focused consulting practice, and the opportunity to provide these value-added services to clients has been both exciting and extremely rewarding. The EPIC Employer Services Platform has contributed significantly to the growth and success of our Benefits Consulting Practice."

Recently recognized by Business Insurance Magazine as the nation's #1 Benefits Broker by Growth (growth in 2014 employee benefits revenue), EPIC offers a full range of health and welfare plans and supporting consultation, including group medical, group disability, group life, voluntary benefits, international benefits consulting, wellness consulting, compliance consulting, HR and benefits technology solutions, communications consulting, actuarial services, and a proprietary private exchange (EXP - The EPIC Exchange Platform).

"Dana's vision regarding the evolution of benefits consulting in a post-ACA world, change management efforts and the delivery of innovative client solutions via our Employer Services Platform, has been an important part of making EPIC the fastest growing employee benefits broker/consultant in the nation," said Derek Thomas, EPIC's Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Sponsor of the Employer Services Practice. "We are proud of what Dana has helped our team accomplish and thank Employee Benefits Advisor for recognizing her hard work, knowledge and influence in this way."

To see all of the 2015 "Most Influential Women in Benefits Advising" please visit: http://eba.benefitnews.com/gallery/eba/who-are-ebas-2015-most-influential-women-in-benefit-advising-2747348-1.html .

Dana Liedel can be reached at:
dana.liedel[at]epicbrokers.com
415-356-3939

About EPIC:

Headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has nationwide presence with a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance, and private client services. Since its founding in 2007, EPIC has grown revenue from $12 million to an estimated run rate of $200 million through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and remains a fixture on the insurance industry's "Best Places to Work" lists. Its strategic partners include private equity firms The Carlyle Group and Stone Point Capital.

To learn more, visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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