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EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Strengthens Auto Dealership Solutions Offering With Addition of Finance & Insurance Specialists Ryan Hoff and John Jacobi

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Industry leaders join EPIC Auto Dealer Group, strengthening its ability to serve the needs of auto dealership clientele

NEW YORK--(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 that auto dealership finance and insurance experts Ryan Hoff and John Jacobi have joined the firm. Based in Irvine, California, both bring more than 25 years of experience specializing in point-of-sale warranty and insurance products critical to auto dealerships. Joining Hoff and Jacobi are senior team members Jeff Rodewald and George Hogan, who will serve as Principals.

"We are excited to join EPIC at a time of strong momentum in the auto dealer space," said Hoff. "The firm’s commitment to investing in specialized expertise and delivering integrated solutions across F&I, employee benefits and P&C creates a powerful opportunity for our clients.”

“This is an incredible opportunity for us to join a team that is uniquely committed to its people and culture, and a brand that reflects that same commitment and passion for its clients,” said Jacobi. “We are thrilled to be on the same team with Eric Shaw of EPIC as together we are ready to tap into the incredible potential that this partnership has created.”

"On behalf of our colleagues across EPIC, we are pleased to welcome John, Ryan, Jeff and George to the team at EPIC,” said Eric Shaw, Managing Principal and Leader of EPIC Auto Dealer Group. “Each are highly regarded leaders in the F&I space, known for their high skill and expertise, integrity and commitment to client service.”

“EPIC has built a strong platform for auto dealers across risk consulting, P&C and employee benefits,” added Crawford McInnis, Chief Sales Officer. “With the addition of dedicated F&I expertise, we are intentionally building a more complete, integrated offering for auto dealer clients. We are thrilled to have John, Ryan, Jeff and George join the team.”

Hoff will serve as Chief Revenue Officer of EPIC Auto Dealer F&I solutions, with Jacobi being the Chief Growth Officer for F&I.

For more information on EPIC Auto Dealer Group, including employment opportunities within this division, please visit epicbrokers.com or email Shaw at eric.shaw@epicbrokers.com.

About EPIC Auto Dealer Group

EPIC Auto Dealer Group provides customized finance and insurance products, risk analysis and insurance solutions tailored to the auto dealer industry, including employee benefits.

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 select 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.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260623223186/en/

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John Jacobi

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Ryan Hoff

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Jeff Rodewald

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George Hogan

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