EPIC Adds Norris as Principal in San Mateo

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Bruce Norris as a principal in its San Mateo office. Norris brings 16 years of experience in catastrophe analysis and technology, specializing in large property exposures, creative program design and complex insurance placements.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome another professional of Bruce’s caliber to our firm”

As a part of EPIC’s Risk Management Division, Norris’ responsibilities will include partnering with the company’s brokers and their account management teams to identify, mitigate and manage property-related risk for current clients. In addition to his customer support role, Norris will also focus on acquiring new clients.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome another professional of Bruce’s caliber to our firm,” said EPIC co-founder, John Hahn. “His expertise in complex property exposures, catastrophe analysis, risk modeling and technology make him an excellent addition to our expanding Risk Management Division in the Bay Area and across the state.”

Prior to joining EPIC, Norris spent 16 years with the Hobbs Group, HRH and Willis, most recently with Willis as national catastrophe analysis manager.

Norris holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in New Ventures and Small Business Management from California State University, East Bay.

“EPIC is building a unique and innovative culture in the insurance industry by promoting the creativity, initiative and collaboration it takes to deliver the highest levels of client satisfaction,” said Norris. “This fresh approach is a powerful business model and is a prime reason I choose to join the EPIC team.”

About Edgewood Partners Insurance Center

Founded in 2007, EPIC is a new and 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 seven offices across Northern and Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, Irvine, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo and San Ramon) and in Baltimore, MD and Atlanta, GA. With nearly $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.