ASCENSION INSURANCE
Location: Walnut Creek, Calif.
Agency head: Joseph L. Tatum, CEO
Years in business: 8
Major clients/industries served: Construction, agribusiness, higher education,
motorsports, technology, transportation, healthcare, nonprofits
Since its founding in 2007, Ascension Insurance has grown to more than 430 employees in offices all over the US, becoming one of the top independent insurance brokerages in the country. Ascension is among the largest national brokerage and consulting firms by revenue size, and is projected to grow to $200 million in revenue over the next few years