Ascension Appoints Del Grande Director of Business Development

WALNUT CREEK, CA. (June 1, 2012) Ascension is pleased to announce that Jason Del Grande has been appointed Director of Business Development for Ascension Benefits & Insurance Solutions. In his new position, Jason will be responsible for generating new clients, as well as attracting top sales talent and agency acquisition candidates throughout the Western Region. He will be headquartered in the company's Walnut Creek office.

Jason brings nearly 10 years of industry and business development experience to Ascension. Most recently, he spent two years at a large global brokerage with 20,000 employees, where he distinguished himself as the top new business originator in the company, setting up 900 new meetings in 26 months and generating over $1 million in new business.

According to Joe Tatum, President and Chief Operating Officer of Ascension Insurance, Inc., Jason will play a key role as Ascension expands its national footprint, "We are very pleased that Jason will be joining our Ascension team. His high energy and passion is evident in his outstanding sales performance, and he exemplifies the team spirit and informed, consultative approach that distinguishes Ascension from our competitors.”

About Ascension Insurance, Inc.:

Ascension Benefits & Insurance Solutions is part of Ascension Insurance Inc., a full-service insurance and employee benefits firm providing specialized brokerage and risk management services to companies nationwide. Ascension is headquartered in Kansas City, MO., and has 35 offices throughout the U.S. Ascension is presently one of the fastest growing insurance agencies in the United States. Together with its private equity partners, Parthenon Capital and Century Capital Management, Ascension, the firm expects to grow to $200 million in revenue over the next four years.

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