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Ascension Insurance, Inc. Grows Salinas, CA Operations
Ascension Insurance, Inc. announced today that Pan American Insurance Agency, Inc. acquired a personal and small commercial lines book of business from The Liberty Company’s Hollister, California location.
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It’s All About The People
Natalie Zensius, our new VP of Marketing and Communications and member of our leadership team, discusses her decision to leave a successful marketing communications consulting practice to join Ascension, full time.
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Momentum Prompts Ascension Insurance, Inc. to Expand Leadership Team and Invest in Strategic Marketing Communications and Information Technology
Natalie Zensius and Scott Machado to lead Marketing Communications and I.T.
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Ascension Insurance, Inc. Named Largest Insurance Brokerage and Largest Benefits Consulting Firm by SFBT
San Francisco Business Times has named Ascension Insurance, Inc. to its list of the Largest Benefit Consulting Firms and Largest Insurance Brokerages in the Bay Area.
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Ascension Insurance, Inc. Strengthens Operations in the West
Ascension's strategic acquisition of Yosemite Pacific Insurance Services bolsters the company’s presence in California with retail locations in Fresno, Santa Maria, and La Quinta.
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Ascension Insurance, Inc. Welcomes Jennie Hunsberger
Ascension Insurance, Inc. announced today that Jennie Hunsberger has joined its western regional benefits team as Assistant Vice President and Producer in Walnut Creek, CA.
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Ascension Insurance, Inc. Welcomes Kristine Fox as Account Executive
Ascension Insurance, Inc. announced that Kristine Fox has joined its Pan American business unit as an Account Executive. Her primary focus will be on bringing in new business in crop insurance.
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Nuts to You (Not the Thieves!): A 360° Approach to Nut-Theft Risk Management
Nut theft is no joking matter—it’s a significant and growing threat to California’s $9 billion+ nut-tree business. There were more than 30 nut-theft events in 2015 alone. The price tag? $4.6 million.
Read MoreFilling Coverage Gaps and Lowering Premiums for a Trucking Company
A North Carolina-based trucking and transportation company that specializes in hauling produce to and from the West Coast was grossly overpaying for their coverage, until we stepped in and assessed their plan.
Read MoreThe Right Rx for an Ailing Student Health Program
See how our team revamped and revitalized a failing student health program at a major university.
Read MoreApplying an Alternate Tax Code to Save Thousands for a Nonprofit
Discover how we helped this nonprofit find a way to reduce their ballooning operational costs.
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Ascension Named a “2016 Elite Agency” by IBA
The company has been honored by Insurance Business America as a “2016 Elite Agency.” The “Elite Agencies” report honors the top 50 independent agencies in the industry.
Read MoreCutting Monetary Waste for a Plastic Recycler
See how a plastic-recycling client saved thousands after allowing us to close their coverage gaps.
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Workers’ Compensation Bulletin: New Computation Rules in California for Experience Modifications Coming January 1, 2017
For the first time since 2010, the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) is changing the formula for calculating experience modifications, effective January 1, 2017. This could impact your workers' compensation premiums.
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Ascension Insurance, Inc. Welcomes New Talent in Elissa Sanchez
Ascension Insurance, Inc. is pleased to announce that Elissa Sanchez has joined the company as a Servicing Agent for Ascension’s Sundance Insurance business unit, effective immediately. Working out of the Yuma, AZ office, Elissa will be responsible for working with clients to develop strategies to prevent work-related illnesses and injuries, such as implementing OSHA Compliance Programs and conducting bilingual safety training sessions for managers, supervisors, and employees.
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Ascension Donates Nearly $9K & 3K lbs of Food
Ascension’s Bringing Hope to the Table campaign came to a close this month with the announcement that employees collected nearly $9,000 and 3,000 pounds of food at 16 office locations.
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Hector Corona Takes on New Leadership Role at Ascension Insurance, Inc
Hector Corona, an agribusiness insurance specialist, has rejoined the company’s Pan American Insurance Agency business unit as an Account Executive in the Sacramento office. He first joined the Pan American team in 2010, spending almost two years as a loss-control consultant.
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David Hicks Joins Ascension Insurance, Inc.
Ascension Insurance, Inc. announced today the addition of transportation industry specialist David Hicks as its Western Region Transportation Leader at its Sacramento office.
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Ascension Broadens Operations in the East
Strategic acquisition of four Greenpoint Insurance Group, Inc. locations further strengthens the company’s presence in North Carolina and expands Ascension’s footprint into Virginia.
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Life Happens Welcomes Michael Weintraub as Treasurer
Life Happens announced today that Ascension Insurance, Inc.’s Michael L. Weintraub will be joining its board of directors as its new treasurer effective January 1, 2017. Life Happens is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping consumers take personal financial responsibility through the ownership of life insurance and related products.
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The Rotary Club of Santa Maria (Noontime) Joins Forces with Ascension in Food Drive Efforts
The Rotary Club of Santa Maria has joined forces with Ascension Insurance, Inc. in their Bringing Hope To The Table food drive.
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Sullivan Brokers Partners with Ascension Insurance, Inc. on Bringing Hope To The Table campaign
Sullivan Brokers, a wholesale insurance broker based out of L.A., has donated $500.00 to Feeding America as part of Ascension Insurance, Inc.’s Bringing Hope To The Table food drive.
Read MoreAscension’s Ed Bray, Coauthors New Benefits Article for WorldatWork
Members of the WorldatWork Benefits Advisory Council (BAC) recently engaged in a dialogue about the role/needed skill sets practitioners need to be successful now and into the future. The members identified three main areas of focus: laws and regulations; strategic alignment and leadership and the communication and management of feedback while still doing his/her day job of managing total rewards programs. Click on read more to see the full article.
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Western Region Benefits President, Keri Lopez, Named “Elite Woman, 2016”, by Insurance Business America
This is the second year in a row Lopez has been named to the prestigious annual report, which recognizes the industry’s best and brightest female professionals.
Read MoreAscension Insurance, Inc. Launches Food Drive Campaign
“Bringing Hope to the Table” will donate volunteer hours, food and cash to local food bank partners in the Feeding America network.
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Mary Ann Romero Joins Ascension Insurance as Senior Claims Management Advocate
Mary Ann Romero, a licensed property and casualty professional, who previously worked in its Pan American business unit, has returned to the company as a Senior Claims Management Advocate. In this role, Mary Ann will work closely with managing principals and risk management teams to support the due diligence and advocacy resources Pan American provides its clients during the claims process.
Read MoreAscension Collegiate Solutions Hires Dr. James Yankech
Walnut Creek, Calif. – James Yankech, PhD, has joined the leadership team within Ascension Collegiate Solutions (ACS), in the role of Senior Vice President, Client Relations. Jim will be reporting to ACS President, Neil Majors. In his new role, Jim will be directing the account management team to strengthen relationships with clients by offering more consultative value and expertise.
Read MoreAscension Named to Insurance Business America 2016 Specialty Broker List
Ascension has been named to Insurance Business America's first-ever compilation of agencies that have found their niche – and success. The list includes 148 agencies and brokers across the country who provide specialized services to insure their clients’ every need.
Read MoreAscension Insurance, Inc. Announces Senior Management Changes
Ascension Insurance, Inc., today announced two senior management changes, which took effect April 1, 2016. Keri Lopez has been promoted to President of Ascension’s Western Region Benefits division; she was previously Chief Operating Officer. Neil Majors, who has been Chief Operating Officer of Ascension’s Collegiate Solutions division since 2012, has been promoted to President of that division.
Read MoreFirst Cayman PIC Vehicle to Add Further Cells
As reported by Captive Review, California-based Ascension Insurance Services is expecting to add a second cell to its segregated portfolio company (SPC) in the Cayman Islands.
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Ascension Will Be At The CSLN Annual Leadership Conference 2016
Stop by and visit Ascension at the California Supported Living Annual Leadership Conference 2016 in San Diego, April 14th and 15th.
Read MoreAscension Insurance, Inc. Promotes Ed Bray, JD to Employee Benefits Strategy & Execution Leader
Ascension Insurance, Inc. announced today that Ed Bray, JD, has been promoted to Employee Benefits Strategy & Execution Leader. In his new role, Ed will be responsible for developing, communicating, executing, and sustaining company-wide employee benefit solutions and initiatives for Ascension’s employee benefits division.
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Come visit Ascension Insurance, Inc. at HR West 2016!
Come see Ed Bray, SVP, Compliance, and Tuan Nguyen, AVP, present The 2016 ABC’s of Employee Benefits (annually published in Employee Benefit News) on Monday, March 7th from 1:50pm - 3:05pm where he will provide a checklist of employee benefit to-do's for 2016!
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Ascension Insurance, Inc. Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Pan American Business Unit
This month marks the beginning of 70th anniversary celebrations for Pan American Insurance Agency, Ascension Insurance, Inc.’s long established business unit.
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Upcoming Webinar – New Solution for Technology Companies Controlling Health Care Costs through a Captive
Join us for this free webinar to learn more about the timeline, opportunities, risks and rewards of funding your benefits through a Captive.
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Matt Veatch Joins Ascension Insurance as Vice President in its Collegiate Solutions Division
Walnut Creek, Calif., January 21, 2016 – Ascension Insurance, Inc. announced today that Matt Veatch has joined Ascension Collegiate Solutions as Vice President in its Overland Park office, effective January 19.
Read MoreAscension Insurance, Inc. Expands Yuma, AZ Operations
Strategic acquisition of Sundance Insurance, Inc. broadens the footprint of Ascension’s Pan American business unit in Arizona and further strengthens the company’s presence in both Arizona and the Imperial Valley region of California.
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Julie Daly Joins Ascension Insurance as Senior Vice President and Technology Practice Leader for its Employee Benefits Practice
Ascension Insurance, Inc., today announced that Julie Daly has joined the Ascension Western Region Employee Benefits team as Senior Vice President and Technology Practice Leader in its Walnut Creek office, effective immediately.
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Ascension releases 2016 ABCs of Employee Benefits Report
Ed Bray, senior vice president of compliance with Ascension, provides the 2016 ABC’s of employee benefits, published in Employee Benefits News.
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Ascension Named to Insurance Business America’s Annual List of Elite Agencies
Insurance Business America’s second annual look at the country’s elite insurance agencies includes Ascension Insurance, Inc. This list provides a wide-ranging look at the agencies that are leading the way in terms of best practices, revenue, employee satisfaction and community service.
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Western Region Benefits COO, Keri Lopez, Named “Elite Woman, 2015”, by Insurance Business America
Publication's annual “Elite Women in Insurance” report recognizes the industry’s best and brightest female professionals.
Read MoreJosh Watney Joins Ascension Insurance as Vice President for its Agribusiness and Employee Benefits Practice in Fresno, California
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., October 1, 2015 – Ascension Insurance, Inc., announced today that Josh Watney has joined its Agribusiness and Employee Benefits team as Vice President in their Fresno office.
Read MoreUpcoming Free Seminar – Market Update: Creative Solutions for a Changing Market
In October, the Charlotte, NC Ascension office is offering a seminar and panel discussion focused on sharing ideas and expertise regarding creative risk transfer solutions and assessing new and growing exposures for middle- market companies.
Read MoreAscension Insurance Holdings, LLC, Announces Changes to Senior Executive Team
Ed Page Promoted to President; Jamie Linden Promoted to Chief Financial Officer; Joe Tatum remains Chief Executive Officer.
Read MoreSan Francisco Business Times Recognizes Benefits Consulting at Ascension Insurance, Inc.
San Francisco Business Times has named Ascension Insurance, Inc. to its list of the Largest Benefit Consulting Firms in the Bay Area.
Read MoreDaniel Mello joins Ascension as Vice President for its Property and Casualty Practice
Ascension Insurance, Inc., announced today that Daniel Mello has joined the Ascension property and casualty team as Vice President in its Stockton office, effective immediately.
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14 ways to Avoid Benefits Burnout
As open enrollment approaches, benefits professionals are feverishly working to ensure everything runs smoothly. Tips from industry experts, such as Ascension's Senior Vice President, Compliance, Ed Bray, help benefits pros keep their stress levels in check and avoid benefits burnout during this very busy time of year.
Read MoreSteve Smith joins Ascension Insurance as Senior Vice President for its Corporate Retirement Practice
Ascension Insurance, Inc., is pleased to announce that Steve Smith has joined the Ascension Retirement team as Senior Vice President, Retirement Practice Leader, effective immediately.
Read MoreKelly Tonsing joins as Personal Lines Manager in North Carolina
Ascension Insurance, Inc., announced today that Kelly Tonsing has joined the Ascension North Carolina team as Personal Lines Manager in its Charlotte office
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Ascension Insurance adds Heather Simpson as Senior Account Manager for its Employee Benefits Practice
Ascension Insurance, Inc., announced today that Heather Simpson has joined the Pan American Western Region Benefits team as a Senior Account Manager in its Fresno office
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