EPIC adds Cris Nunez as principal in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today the addition of Cris Nunez as principal in EPIC's Los Angeles office. Nunez brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial insurance and risk management, with a focus on workers' compensation.

Along with client relations, Nunez will be responsible for expanding EPIC's presence in Los Angeles. Additionally, he will develop, place and manage insurance and risk management programs for EPIC clients.

"Cris is an outstanding addition to our growing team here in LA," said Jim Gillette, managing principal of the Los Angeles office. "It's great to have another individual of his caliber choose to join EPIC."

Prior to EPIC, Nunez worked as a vice president for HB Insurance Agency. In this role, Nunez structured specialty insurance programs for targeted industries and managed new business growth.  He also specialized in complex Workers' Compensation programs and led the agency's risk management department.      

Nunez holds a degree in Business Administration & Computer Science from Phillips College.  He is licensed in Property & Casualty, Accident & Health and Life insurance.

"EPIC has landed on the perfect combination of organizational and professional excellence and a 'people-first' culture," said Nunez. "I could not be happier being here." 

Cris Nunez can be contacted at:
EPIC
555 South Flower Street, Suite 4420
Los Angeles, Calif. 90071
Office Phone: 213-629-8914
Email: [email protected]

About EPIC
EPIC is an innovative California-based retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage firm. The company provides a unique equity ownership opportunity and has created a values-based culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

The fastest growing brokerage in the state, EPIC now has nearly 300 team members operating from eight offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon).

With more than $60 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 50 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is the 5^th largest privately-held broker in California.  For more information, please visit www.edgewoodins.com.

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