Benicia, California – 28 April 2026 – Ascendri Insurance Services (“Ascendri”), a new managing general agency (“MGA”), is bringing access to tailored insurance coverage for California homeowners. Ascendri combines human underwriting with the latest technology. Ascendri underwrites solely on behalf of rated carriers and distributes products through licensed agents and wholesalers, including Acrisure and Wholesure.
Denese Ross, Managing Director of Ascendri, explained: “Built on years of underwriting California homes, this homeowners insurance product was developed in close collaboration with California insurance agents to address complex and high‑value risks. We consider each property on its own merits. Our goal is to deliver strong, high‑quality protection at a competitive price—without forcing unique homes into standard boxes.”
Ascendri’s launch was enabled by Acrisure, a global fintech leader. Acrisure also recently acquired Vave, an MGA for catastrophe-exposed property risks. Together, Ascendri and Vave have underwriting authority from $0 to $10 million of total insured value on behalf of excess and surplus lines carriers, with Vave focused below $3.7 million and Ascendri focused above. Ascendri and Vave plan to expand to additional U.S. states in 2027.
Homeowners nationwide have faced rapidly rising insurance costs, particularly in areas exposed to natural disasters. Some homeowners can only find insurance through government-sponsored insurance programs, which often provide limited coverage.
Matt Schweinzger, President of North America Insurance at Acrisure, said: “Ascendri is the result of two years of research and development between agents and underwriters in California. The team combines underwriting, pricing, and technology to address a market where customers have limited choices.”
Adrian Jones, Head of Underwriting & Specialties at Acrisure, said: “California customers are already benefitting from Vave’s access to instantly bindable coverage for eligible risks. With Ascendri, we bring access to coverage as high as $10 million per home. Together, Vave and Ascendri reflect Acrisure’s commitment to help relieve the crisis in the California insurance market.”
For more information about Ascendri, visit Ascendri.com
About Acrisure
A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, it connects clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, real estate services – and beyond. In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in 24 countries. And this is just the beginning. To learn more, visit Acrisure.com. Ascendri Insurance Services and Wholesure Solutions, LLC are indirect subsidiaries of Acrisure, LLC. ©2026, Acrisure, LLC. All rights reserved.
