EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (Los Angeles, CA) About Sal Sal Lona consistently goes above and beyond for his clients at EPIC. Known for his strategic insight and commitment to customer-first service, Sal has become a trusted advisor in LA’s competitive insurance market. With over a decade in the industry, he brings a unique blend […]

If you’re an insurance broker, creating a unique benefits package for your clients allows you to tailor employee benefits that meet the specific needs and goals of a company and its workforce. Instead of offering a one-size-fits-all plan, you customize benefits aligned with company culture, values, and budget. This might include health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and […]

In 2023, about 60% of people under 65 years old had employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI). However, even though ESI has been the largest source of health benefits for younger Americans, there is still uneven coverage that employers and brokers need to address. Through an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA), employers can help provide more appropriate healthcare […]

When choosing health insurance plans to offer employees, employers need to balance sufficient healthcare with cost-efficiency. High and low deductible health plans can be beneficial if used in the right circumstances. Employers and insurance brokers can use this article as a guide in determining when to choose which option. What Is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)? […]

Normally, you can only enroll in or make changes to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) during your employer’s open enrollment period. However, if you experience a qualifying life event (QLE), you may be allowed to start an FSA, change your contribution amount, or cancel your FSA. A QLE can affect the type of coverage and contribution […]

A leading independent co-educational college preparatory middle and high school in South Florida faced a major challenge heading into its July 2025 health insurance renewal. Their incumbent carrier, Cigna, proposed a staggering 42% premium increase, which would have driven the school’s total healthcare costs to over $2.5 million—a level the school simply could not sustain. […]