XS Brokers Taps Burns & Wilcox’s Epting to Lead Southeast Expansion

XS Brokers (XSB), an independent insurance underwriting and wholesale brokerage group, has expanded its team with the hiring of Jim Epting as executive vice president. As XSB continues its growth and expansion, Epting will build and lead the XSB brand presence among retail agents throughout the Southeast region.

Epting was most recently senior vice president & managing director of Burns & Wilcox of the Southeast Region, where he led the development of over $300 million in binding authority/MGA premium placement initiatives in the region.

Eric Wirkus, XS Brokers executive vice president, said Epting will lead the firm’s expansion efforts in Georgia and Southeast states.

XS Brokers Insurance Agency is an independent binding authority and wholesale brokerage group headquartered in Massachusetts. With offices throughout the Northeast and Southeast, XSB is a full-service insurance group providing coverage options exclusively to retail agents and brokers. Since 1978, XSB has focused on providing personal and commercial lines products and is licensed in 50 states with well over 30 binding authority facilities and carrier appointments.