RYZE Claim Solutions, a national claims management provider, has acquired Acorn Claims, a Missouri-based firm known for its specialisation in daily and catastrophe claims services across the US.
The acquisition is part of RYZE’s previously announced M&A strategy aimed at driving innovation and service excellence across the industry.
While the value of the transaction has not been disclosed, the move reinforces RYZE’s commitment to growth through targeted partnerships with firms that align culturally and strategically.
RYZE Claim Solutions offers a wide range of claims management services across multiple lines and geographies, supported by cutting-edge technology such as its proprietary RYZEQAI platform.
Acorn Claims, meanwhile, provides specialised services in daily and catastrophe claims. It also offers third-party administration (TPA) and a proprietary audit service known as Expert Technical Analysis (ETA), which ensures mitigation work meets high industry standards.
As part of the acquisition, Acorn’s co-owners Rob Brown and Kirk Belz will join the RYZE management team. Their leadership and the company’s strong reputation as a premier claims services provider were key drivers behind the deal. RYZE plans to incorporate Acorn’s ETA expertise into its technology ecosystem to strengthen and scale its water mitigation review offerings.
The acquisition is expected to bring significant value to RYZE’s clients, especially in enhancing capabilities in catastrophe claims and maintaining strong carrier relationships built by Acorn. The move represents a strategic alignment of services and company culture.
RYZE executive chairman Tony Grippa said, “Acorn Claims aligns perfectly with RYZE’s mission to partner with middle-market adjusting firms that share our culture and growth objectives. Under the leadership of co-owners Rob Brown and Kirk Belz, Acorn Claims has built a stellar reputation as a premier claims services provider.”
Grippa added, “Rob and Kirk have done an exceptional job growing Acorn Claims into a top-tier firm. We plan to leverage their ETA expertise, combined with our technology, to thoughtfully expand our water mitigation review service offering. Their capabilities in daily and catastrophe claims, along with specialized offerings such as ETA, enhance RYZE’s ability to deliver innovative claims solutions while strengthening the valuable partnerships Acorn has built with its carrier partners.”
Acorn Claims co-owner Rob Brown said, “RYZE Claim Solutions is an ideal fit for the exceptional team we have built over the past 16 years.”
Acorn Claims co-owner Kirk Belz added, “We’re excited to join a forward-thinking company with a national footprint that continuously innovates through cutting-edge technology, such as RYZEQAI.”
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