{"id":3170,"date":"2016-09-08T05:00:22","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T09:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=3170"},"modified":"2016-09-07T19:35:39","modified_gmt":"2016-09-07T23:35:39","slug":"epics-wilson-long-and-zohreh-talebzadeh-recognized-as-young-guns-2016-by-insurance-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/epics-wilson-long-and-zohreh-talebzadeh-recognized-as-young-guns-2016-by-insurance-business\/","title":{"rendered":"EPIC\u2019s Wilson Long and Zohreh Talebzadeh Recognized as Young Guns 2016 by Insurance Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., and BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Insurance Business America (IBA) has named Principal Wilson Long (Birmingham, Ala.) and Team Leader Zohreh Talebzadeh (San Francisco, Calif.) among their \u201cYoung Guns\u201d of 2016.<\/p>\n

\"Wilson
\nIBA\u2019s Young Guns recognizes young professionals who are energizing and revitalizing the insurance industry. According to IBA, \u201cThe average American insurance professional is 59 years old, and these impressive young men and women aged 35 years and younger have proven to be emerging leaders who are quickly rising into influential roles and making a significant impact in the insurance industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are pleased and proud that Wilson and Zohreh have been included in this list of exceptional young professionals who are changing the face of our industry,\u201d said John Hahn, CEO of EPIC. \u201cThey are bright, capable, hard-working and extremely committed individuals who \u2018lead by example\u2019 both inside and outside of EPIC.\u201d<\/p>\n

Long\u2019s responsibilities have grown steadily over the last five years. He has progressed from a national account producer to a vice president, senior vice president and now a Principal at EPIC. During this time he was twice recognized as a top producer\/consultant, after posting significant new business revenue growth.<\/p>\n

\"Zohreh
\nTalebzadeh manages EPIC\u2019s Bay Area Intern Program, allowing her to not only build on the company\u2019s success, but also mentor recent college graduates regarding the benefits of a career in insurance. She currently serves as vice president of Emerging Insurance Professionals, providing networking and community service opportunities for young insurance professionals.<\/p>\n

See the full list of Young Guns 2016 here:
\nhttp:\/\/www.ibamag.com\/special-reports\/iba-young-guns-2016-37131.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

About EPIC:<\/h3>\n

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 \u201cBest Place to Work\u201d in multiple regions and as a \u201cBest Place to Work in the Insurance Industry\u201d nationally.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

For additional information, please visit http:\/\/www.epicbrokers.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MEDIA CONTACTS:
\nDavid Hock<\/strong>
\n650-295-4608
\ndave.hock@epicbrokers.com<\/p>\n

Nicole Conley<\/strong>
\n650-422-3156
\nnicole.conley@taniscomm.com<\/p>\n

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