People Moves: EPIC Adds Shepard in California, M.J. Hall Adds Baker in Alaska

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has named Rob Shepherd a senior principal in its risk management operation in Los Angeles, Calif.

Shepherd is responsible for new business development and the design, placement, and management of risk management insurance programs and solutions for mid-market and large clients.

Shepherd comes from Willis Towers Watson, where he spent the last six years of his career managing teams of risk management and business professionals.

EPIC is a retail insurance brokerage with more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing property/casualty, employee benefits, specialty programs and private client solutions.

M.J. Hall & Company of Alaska has named Jessica Barker to vice president and general manager of MJ Hall & Company of Alaska.

She spent five years as a broker, and has 26 years of industry experience.

M.J. Hall & is a surplus lines brokerage with offices in California, Nevada, and Alaska. It represents over 100 insurance carriers and is licensed in most states.