EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Announces Addition of Sentry Transportation’s Direct Writing Operation

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Acquisition expands EPIC’s national transportation platform, strengthening trucking client relationships and broadening tailored risk solutions

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (“EPIC”), a national insurance brokerage and consulting firm providing specialized services and products across select industries and client sectors, today announced the acquisition of Sentry Transportation's (“Sentry”) direct writing operation, expanding EPIC Transportation & Logistics. The Sentry team joins Interstate Motor Carriers, an EPIC company, significantly expanding the scale and expertise of EPIC’s national transportation platform while creating enhanced solutions for clients.

Sentry, one of the largest mutual insurance groups in the United States, has developed a strong trucking-focused business that works mainly through independent agencies, providing comprehensive solutions for both owner-operators and large fleets. The carve-out of this direct writing operation brings more than 500 clients – and the talented team that serves them to EPIC’s national transportation platform. By joining Interstate Motor Carriers, the team gains access to EPIC’s broad carrier and industry relationships, expanded offerings and national footprint.

“This acquisition directly advances our mandate to build a truly market-leading national Transportation & Logistics practice,” said Kristy Neal, senior vice president of strategic development for EPIC National Transportation & Logistics. “It strengthens our position in a critical market, enhances the value we can deliver to our mutual trucking clients and brings exceptional talent and decades of trusted industry relationships to our team.”

For more than 80 years, Interstate Motor Carriers has been a dedicated partner to the trucking industry, offering tailored insurance programs, flexible coverage options and risk management services designed exclusively for motor carriers. Interstate Motor Carriers has earned Sentry’s Agency of the Year award multiple times in recent years, underscoring the special relationship held with the carrier.

“The incoming team’s commitment to client service and specialized knowledge of trucking mirrors EPIC’s own priorities and strengthens our ability to support motor carriers of all sizes,” said Donna Ward, senior vice president, northeast transportation and trucking business and operations leader at EPIC. “We’re proud to equip them with the tools, market access and national scale to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. This acquisition unlocks opportunities to enhance coverage, provide broader solutions and meet the evolving needs of transportation clients.”

About EPIC Transportation & Logistics

EPIC’s Transportation & Logistics practice provides specialized insurance and risk management solutions for companies moving goods across global supply chains. The team structures coverage for cargo, liability, fleet operations and other key exposures, with options ranging from customs bonds to cyber liability. Practical solutions such as contingent cargo coverage, warehouse liability and fleet insurance are supported by tools like contract review software and claims management. The practice is focused on helping logistics businesses mitigate operational risks while maintaining comprehensive, cost-efficient coverage. For more information, please visit epicbrokers.com.

About Interstate Motor Carriers

Interstate Motor Carriers, an EPIC company, has provided specialized insurance programs and risk management solutions for the trucking industry since 1936. The company works with clients to manage risk, reduce losses and solve problems beyond simply providing insurance coverage. For more information, visit interstatemc.com.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is a national retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. The firm provides clients with diverse and specialized risk management, property and casualty, employee benefits, private client and specialty insurance solutions across a broad range of industries. EPIC team members operate from locations nationwide, combining strategic expertise and broad specializations to deliver innovative, comprehensive risk solutions. For more information on EPIC, please visit epicbrokers.com.