SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) —\u00a0EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal and industry veteran, Lou D\u2019Agostino, has been appointed to the newly-created position of National Hedge Fund Practice Leader as part of its Financial Services division.<\/p>\n
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\nIn his new role, D\u2019Agostino will be responsible for the continued growth and development of EPIC\u2019s hedge fund practice and its contribution to the expansion of its Financial Services business. He will also serve as an internal resource and advisor, assisting producers in better understanding the industry landscape as well as the unique risk management and insurance needs of Hedge Funds and other Alternative Asset Management clients.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel privileged to have the opportunity to lead EPIC\u2019s National Hedge Fund Practice,\u201d said D\u2019Agostino. \u201cThe needs of this market are dynamic and demanding and I remain committed to the innovation of products and programs to meet them.\u201d<\/p>\n
D\u2019Agostino has more than 19 years of insurance brokerage experience and is an expert in serving the financial services industry, with a specialized focus in the hedge fund sector.<\/p>\n
D\u2019Agostino joined EPIC in 2018 along with his team from Iron Cove Partners, where he created an industry-leading financial services practice. The company\u2019s strong reputation in the hedge fund sector earned it the 2017 and 2018 \u201cBest US & Global Hedge Fund Industry Insurance Provider\u201d awards from Hedgeweek.<\/p>\n
\u201cLou has proven his ability to lead and we are thrilled to place him in such a key role. His depth of knowledge, ability to build relationships and competitive drive, make him an invaluable asset to our team and I anticipate him playing an essential role in the growth of EPIC\u2019s Financial Services Practice,\u201d said Philip V. Moyles, Jr., EVP of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and head of EPIC\u2019s Financial Services business.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the last year, Lou has brought his expansive knowledge and expertise in the financial services industry to EPIC,\u201d said Tom O\u2019Neil, EPIC\u2019s Northeast Region President. \u201cLou continues to be well known and well regarded by clients, colleagues and insurers throughout the hedge fund community and we are excited to elevate him to this new position.\u201d<\/p>\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.<\/p>\n
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 2,000 team members operating from 65 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.<\/p>\n
With run rate revenues greater than $605 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.<\/p>\n
For additional information, please visit https:\/\/www.epicbrokers.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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