EPIC Appoints Charlie Rosson as Northern California Growth Leader

The established industry executive brings robust experience to the new role to continue the firm’s upward momentum.

EPIC adds Charlie Rosson as Northern California Growth Leader, further emphasizing the firm’s commitment to excellence in providing specialized complex risk solutions. Based in San Ramon, Rosson will focus on enhancing specialization, fostering collaboration, and helping practitioners achieve superior outcomes for their clients.

Rosson’s insurance background covers all disciplines including Employee Benefits, P&C, Risk Management, Personal Lines, 401(k), Executive Benefits and Life Insurance, Specialty, and Wholesale. Prior to joining EPIC, he spent nearly nine years as Woodruff Sawyer’s CEO and most recently was the Bay Area practice leader for USI Insurance.

“I am thrilled to join the talented team at EPIC,” stated Rosson. “The combination of EPIC’s national resources and deep presence in Northern California are powerful and incredibly exciting.”

Rosson currently serves on the board of the Surplus Lines Association of California and formerly was a Board Member of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Western Division.

“Charlie’s experience, success, and reputation in the California marketplace are unmatched,” said Bill Ferree, Northern California Regional President of EPIC. “Charlie values our culture and business objectives, and is aligned with our focus on providing the best possible client experience.”

“We are very excited that Charlie has joined our recently-expanded leadership team in Northern California,” added Tom O’Neil, Co-President of EPIC. “This team is well-positioned to leverage our specialized resources to further maximize client outcomes and client services.”

Founded in 2007, EPIC’s growth has positioned the company as a fast-growing firm that continues to attract top-tier talent and firms nationally. EPIC has seen significant growth and expansion due to a focus on investing in specialized services and integrating technology to drive better outcomes for clients. Over the past five years, EPIC has grown from a $300 million company to over $1.6 billion. In October, EPIC announced the expansion of its Northern California team to enhance the deep specialties already in the region including risk solutions for wineries, agriculture and business owners.