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Public Sector/Specialty Services

School Districts, Charter Schools, Private Schools, Parochial Schools, Higher Education

Schools

Municipalities & Counties

Municipalities & Counties

Municipalities & Counties

Municipalities & Counties

Municipalities & Counties

Municipalities & Counties

Special Districts (Fire Districts, Water Districts, Recreational Districts, Library Districts)

Special Districts

Municipalities & Counties

Special Districts

Overview

The Background: Why Public Sector Is Personal

At Ascent, public sector work isn’t just part of what we do — it’s where we started, and it’s where our hearts are.


Our founder, Jodie Lyons, spent nearly a decade underwriting for Colorado’s governmental risk pools (CSDSIP and CIRSA), gaining deep expertise in serving school districts, municipalities, fire protection districts, and other public entities.


In 2019, she transitioned into the private sector, joining a high-volume, workers’ compensation–focused brokerage. But with a model centered on “the close” rather than long-term client care, it didn’t align with the values she brought from the pooling world.

She saw an opportunity to create something better — an agency that could combine relationship-driven support with the competitive strength of the open market. That vision became Ascent Insurance Solutions, launched in March 2021.


Today, our mission remains simple:
Deliver clarity, strategy, and results for the people who keep our communities running. 

🏛️ Public Sector & Specialty Services

who we serve

School Districts • Municipalities & Counties • Fire, Water, & Special Districts • Charter & Private Schools • Higher Education • Nonprofits

Workers’ Compensation for Public Entities

Workers’ compensation is often the most controllable — and misunderstood — cost driver for public entities.


That’s where Ascent begins.


With nearly 15 years of experience in Colorado’s public sector risk programs (CSDSIP, CIRSA, and beyond), we know how to evaluate, structure, and negotiate smarter comp programs that deliver better pricing and stronger outcomes. 

what we bring

  • Competitive options through Pinnacol and other top-rated markets
  • Experience Mod analysis and deductible strategy
  • Cost Containment training and program certification support
  • Claims advocacy, triage coordination, and return-to-work planning
  • Public entity–specific loss control and compliance guidance


Whether you’re currently in a pool or already in the open market, our approach is simple:

Educate. Evaluate. Elevate.

Protect your people and your budget with a program that actually works for you. 

Schools & Educational Institutions

For K–12 districts, charter schools, private schools, and higher education, we provide:

  • Full commercial package and standalone coverage options
  • Transparent comparisons to existing pool programs
  • Expertise balancing affordability, compliance, and coverage integrity

We respect the strength of programs like CSDSIP — our goal isn’t to pull anyone away from something that’s working.


Instead, we help you explore opportunities for improvement where it matters most: workers’ comp, safety, and strategic support.


And for those that may need to consider other options when the Pool isn’t a viable fit, we’re here as a trusted backup — ready to step in when you need us.

Special Districts

From fire and water to recreation and library districts, we understand the unique governance and exposures you face.

We help you:

  • Compare pool participation with private market alternatives
  • Structure hybrid models that balance personal representation with pooled stability
  • Improve outcomes through risk management, safety, and training integration

Municipalities & Counties

For cities, towns, and counties — including CIRSA members — we provide:

  • Independent benchmarking and policy reviews
  • Workers’ comp program evaluation and alternative quotes
  • Strategic support to strengthen safety and claims outcomes

Our goal is partnership, not disruption.

If your program is working, we’ll confirm it. If there’s room to optimize, we’ll show you how — clearly and transparently.

Specialized Services

🎓 Ongoing Training

🧩 Workers’ Compensation

🧩 Workers’ Compensation

Whether you prefer carrier-developed programs, on-demand modules, or custom training built specifically for your team—we’re in your corner.


Our clients get access to our Safety & HR platform, offering a wide range of training content in multiple formats to support compliance, safety culture, and staff development.


With years of experience designing training for both specialty insurance and the public sector, we ensure content is practical, relevant, and never “cookie cutter.”


And yes, we love face time. When in-person support makes the most impact, we’ll be there.

🧩 Workers’ Compensation

🧩 Workers’ Compensation

🧩 Workers’ Compensation

We maintain strong relationships with Pinnacol and other leading carriers serving the public sector—allowing us to deliver both service excellence and cost savings to our clients.


Every carrier in this space brings something different to the table.


Our process begins with a full program evaluation—then we walk you through any competing offers, highlighting each option’s strengths, trade-offs, and long-term value.


We also support entities exploring more advanced program structures, including:

  • Self-insured options
     
  • High-deductible workers’ comp programs
     
  • Third-party administrators (TPAs) for claims and oversight
     

Whether you’re evaluating a new carrier or optimizing an existing program, we’ll help you build a comp strategy that’s sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective.

📊 Analytics

🧩 Workers’ Compensation

📊 Analytics

Want to know what’s really driving your workers’ comp or commercial insurance premiums—and, more importantly, what you can actually control?

We use real analytics to support our recommendations, not guesswork.

We’ll show you:

  • Where your exposures lie
     
  • How your claims and mod impact pricing
     
  • Which strategies can reduce risk and lower your total cost of insurance
     

Let’s turn your data into a plan that works.

Claims, Support & Getting Started

🩹 Claims

When an injury occurs, we’re by your side from start to finish, with guidance and support in:


  • Filing the claim
     
  • Coordinating the accident investigation
     
  • Supporting return-to-work efforts
     
  • Advocating for you if communication breaks down or something falls through the cracks
     

We can also connect you with specialized professionals for:


  • Nurse triage
     
  • Case management
     
  • Cost control
     
  • Return-to-work strategy
     

And because we partner with carriers that have dedicated public entity claims divisions, you’re never left navigating complex or high-stakes cases on your own.

🤝 How Can Ascent Become My Broker?

Super easy.


If your current policy is with a carrier we already represent, all it takes is a simple Broker of Record (BOR) letter—and we can get right to work.


From there, we:

  • Start advocating for you during the renewal process
     
  • Access the information we need to explore competing markets
     
  • Begin structuring smarter, more strategic options for your coverage
     

Just want to check the pulse of the market?


No problem—send us your declarations pages (or full policy) for a preliminary review and benchmarking.


If you’re ready for official quotes, we’ll also need:


  • 5 years of loss runs (claims history)
     
  • NCCI Experience Mod worksheet (for workers’ comp)
     
  • Property, equipment, and vehicle schedules
     

You’re already juggling a lot. We’ll handle the details—so you can focus on what matters most: your people and your community.


🧭 Additional Support

🧭 Additional Support

Need help with HR, safety and loss control, cost containment, audit prep, or smoother renewals?


We’ve got you covered.


This isn’t a high-pressure, turn-and-burn shop. You’ll always know who you’re working with—and yes, our clients can reach the owner directly. That’s just how we do business.


Need onboarding or compliance training?
We offer both in-person sessions and video-based options your team can complete on their schedule.


Working outside the box is our favorite part.

No corporate red tape. No hoops to jump through.

Just real support, built around you.
 🗓️ Let’s build your support plan together 

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3033 S. Parker Rd

Tower I - Suite 508

Aurora, CO 80014

(720) 672-9774

info@ascent-insurance.com


Based in Colorado, licensed in many western states


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