Ascension Insurance, a provider of brokerage and risk management services, has acquired Stuart, Florida-based Employers Mutual.

Employers Mutual (EMI) is a provider of insurance solutions, specializing in self-funded workers compensation, property and liability, as well as providing brokerage services in the areas of property and casualty and employee benefits to the Florida marketplace.

Leonard Kline, president and CEO of Ascension, said: EMI’s dedicated and experienced employees supported by a commitment to innovation and advanced technologies, share Ascension’s mission to provide only superior products and services to our clients.

William McCreary, founder and CEO of EMI, added: Ascension offers us expanded resources and expertise to reach new markets and grow our operations while retaining our commitment to outstanding client service. We are looking forward to working with Len Kline and his team, and we are pleased to report that all EMI employees will join Ascension at the close of this transaction.