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Join EPIC, Greyling, and the ACEC BIT February 11 to discuss how Design Firms will be impacted by the COVID-19 Vaccine roll-out. We'll share issues that could arise related to employee inoculation, best practices for employee vaccinations, and potential liability concerns you should be aware of as more employees return to work in person. https://epicbrokers.com//how-will-the-covid-19-vaccine-ch/

There’s a natural surge of employee benefits communications around open enrollment (OE), but they shouldn’t stop there. Expanding your communication plan to help employees make the best use of their benefits throughout the year is a must. Learn more: https://epicbrokers.com//benefits-communications-not-just/ #employeebenefits #communications

The privacy regulatory landscape is rapidly accelerating and evolving. Identify and transfer risks with help from the EPIC Cybersecurity team. Learn more: https://epicbrokers.com/products/cybersecurity/ #DataPrivacyDay #dataprivacy

Architects & Engineers saw a hardening trend in their market last year. Find out more in our 2020 interactive Year in Review report. https://epicbrokers.com/2020-year-in-review/ #yearinreview #professionalliability

Help us extend an EPIC welcome to Nadine Friedman Daniels, who is joining the Lemme Executive Leadership team, where she will help guide strategy and operations. Nadine has an extensive background in professional liability, and brings a wealth of technical knowledge, insight and leadership experience to our team. Read the full details at https://epicbrokers.com//epic-welcomes-nadine-friedman-da/

Two restaurants on opposite coasts share their experiences with EPIC Hospitality Practice Leader Marianne Schleicher. What they've faced and how they're reinventing themselves is resilience at its best: https://epicbrokers.com//hospitality-client-showcase-east/

Will the economic downturn caused by COVID-19 create an increase in legal malpractice claims? Will the claims mirror those that we saw from the economic downturn caused by the Great Recession of 2008, or will the COVID-19 economic downturn create its own unique set of claim trends? Answers to these questions and more: https://epicbrokers.com//lemme-law-firm-best-practices-fo/

What if there's a silver lining to the pandemic? Extensive disruptions related to COVID-19 have shown that many employers are more confident with a flexible workforce. Could this change our work lives? Claire Letourneau goes into detail: https://epicbrokers.com//considering-aligned-success-for-/ #covid19impacts

Yesterday's #Medicare 101 webinar was a resounding success! If you missed it, don't worry - we have another one this Thursday, October 29, at 1pm ET. Register today! https://epicbrokers.com/insights/webinar-medicare-101-2020/

The impact of social movements like #BLM and #MeToo on advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives cannot be denied. Our National Practice Leader for Executive Risk and Cyber, Kelly Geary, will explore the connection between social movements, liability risk and insurance risk transfer, and the impact of ESG responsibilities and Benefit Corps on professional firms at the 2020 Advisory Conference, which runs October 27-29 and addresses a variety of topics. Plan to attend the conference and Geary’s breakout session on 10/28 titled Impact of Social Movements on Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives. Learn more: https://epicbrokers.com//kelly-geary-speak-2020-advisory-/

In this issue: Effect of Q3 Losses on Property Renewals, Will Property Insurance Respond if Election-Related Protests Turn Violent?, Business Liability Immunity and Interruption Update, Silver Lining to Remote Working, How Workplace Benefits May Reflect Pandemic Realities, Paying for Coronavirus Cleaning Supplies and PPE, and OSHA Coronavirus Quick Tip Videos https://epicbrokers.com//coronavirus-risk-considerations-/

In many instances, medical rates are not projected to increase in 2021 and many employers are opting not to increase employee contributions. Some generous employers are even giving employees money back! Adam Okun explains: https://epicbrokers.com//newest-2020-trend-premium-holiday/

Mental health and wellbeing programs have become a focal point for many employers in 2020 due to public health uncertainties, economic changes, and work from home environments. Take this survey to see what other employers are offering: https://epicbrokers.com//mental-health-and-wellbeing-puls/

Medicare represents an opportunity for employers and eligible employees, but the benefit is highly misunderstood. In these webinars, experts from EPIC and AmWINS will cover the complexities of Medicare rules and enrollment including the many significant changes to Medicare this year. https://epicbrokers.com/insights/webinar-medicare-101-2020/ #medicare #insurance #healthcare

Visit our Viewpoints and subscribe to our semi-monthly newsletter within each article: https://epicbrokers.com/insights/types/viewpoints/ #viewpoints #employeebenefits

If you missed our webinar with Mullen & Filippi, LLP, not only is the recording available, we've also published the Presentation, SB 1159 Checklist, AB 685 Checklist, COVID Presumption Flowchart, and the Top 12 COVID Claim Investigation Questions. All of it is right here in one place: https://epicbrokers.com/insights/pandemic-of-presumptions/

As more employees work past the Medicare-eligible age, they need guidance to understand their choices and complex Medicare rules. Your support in facilitating comprehension and complete, accurate enrollments will help them avoid potential future penalties. It’s vital for your employees to know they have somewhere to turn for help. Hannah Swenson elaborates and shares links to upcoming "Medicare 101" webinars. https://epicbrokers.com//set-your-employees-up-for-medica/

We're proud to have EPIC Reinsurance Managing Principal Peter Robinson moderate an upcoming webcast for the Society of Actuaries. The panel will discuss the cell and gene marketplace, the pipeline, actuarial pricing issues, emerging reinsurance and cost management. Learn more here: https://www.soa.org/prof-d/webcasts/2020-cell-gene-therapy/